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'''Engine Company Records''' is an ] independent ]. Founded by ]ian and producer ] in 2002. Distributed by '''Burnside Distribution''', it has released a number of albums by musicians such as ], ], ], ], ], and ]. '''Engine Company Records''' is an ] independent ] based in ]. Founded by ]ian and ] ] in 2002, artists have included ], ], indie band ], ], ], film composer ], ], Melissa Giges, and others. Morgan produces the releases, and genres vary significantly. Despite releasing only a few albums a year, in 2005 the label landed five albums in the Top 20 simultaneously, including Lesley Gore's '']'' and Rick Henrickson's ''Reaching For A Gun''.<ref name="enginehome"/> The label continues to be active, and recently released '']''<ref name="discogs"/> by ] singer-songwriter Janita,<ref name="soul"/> ''The Complete EP Collection'' by James McCartney,<ref name="stone"/> and '']'' by ].

The label is distributed by '''Burnside Distribution'''. As of 2012, sublabels include James McCartney, Almost Blue Music, Big Pop Records, Curb Cut Records, Dylanna Music/MPL, and EverGreene Music.<ref name="ECRHome"/>


== History == == History ==
Founder ] signed a seven-record deal with ]'s N2K Sony/Red label in 1996.<ref name="monger"/> However, he has stated he quickly became frustrated with being on a corporate label. After his first tour he found a loophole in the contract,<ref name="monger"/> and despite being the label's most successful artist at the time, he told Ramone he wanted out of the deal.<ref name="enginehome"/> Morgan went to bands and artists he was recording at the time, and pitched a label where they would have control over their own material and output.<ref name="unified"/> He launched Engine Company Records in ]<ref name="monger"/> in 2002, and remains President and owner.<ref name="unified"/> Engine Company Records was founded in 2002 by singer-songwriter and producer ]. In 1996 Morgan had signed a seven-record deal with ]'s N2K Sony/Red label. However, he quickly became frustrated being on a corporate label. After his first tour he found a loophole in the contract.<ref name="monger"/> Despite being the label's most successful artist at the time, he told Ramone he wanted out of the deal.<ref name="enginehome"/> Morgan then began going to bands and artists he was recording at the time, and pitched an independent label where they would have control over their own material and output.<ref name="unified"/> He officially launched Engine Company Records in ], ]<ref name="monger"/> in 2002, and remains president and owner.<ref name="unified"/>


The associated publishing company is called Big Red Firetruck Music.<ref name="cool"/> Similar to ]'s relationship with ], Morgan produces the music for the label. Genres have ranged from ]/], to ], to ].<ref name="unified"/> Recordings have taken place in locations such as ] in New York and ] in the Bahamas.<ref name="enginehome"/> The associated publishing company is called Big Red Firetruck Music.<ref name="cool"/> As of 2012, sublabels include James McCartney, Almost Blue Music, Big Pop Records, Curb Cut Records, Dylanna Music/MPL, and EverGreene Music.<ref name="ECRHome"/> Similar to ]'s relationship with ], Morgan produces the music for the label. Genres have ranged from ]/], to ], to ].<ref name="unified"/> Recordings have taken place in locations such as ] in New York and ] in the Bahamas.<ref name="enginehome"/> Among artists and producers that have worked with the label are ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="unified"/>

Among artists and producers that have worked with the label are ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name="unified"/> In summer of 2005 the label landed five albums in the Top 20 simultaneously, including ]'s '' ]'' and Rick Henrickson's ''Reaching For A Gun''.<ref name="enginehome"/>


===Notable releases=== ===Notable releases===
In the first year of its existence, the label released four albums by artists such as indie band ] and professional musician ].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.maxim.com/music/33177/all-in.html | title= All In, '']'' | accessdate=2007-06-11 | last= Goldenberg |first= Lindsay | publisher = Alpha Media Group}}</ref>
Morgan's solo album ''Buring Daylight'', was released on Engine Company Records on July 12, 2005. Co-produced with ]-winner Phil Nicolo, it reached #1 on ]'s album charts. The bonus track of his cover of ]'s "]" became the most successful track in the history of the label, and climbed high on ] charts.<ref name="enginehome"/>

In summer of 2005 the label landed five albums in the Top 20 simultaneously, including ]'s '' ]'' and Rick Henrickson's ''Reaching For A Gun''.<ref name="enginehome"/> Gore's first album of new material since the 1970s, ''Ever Since'' was recorded with Morgan. The album received extensive national radio coverage and acclaim from '']'', '']'', and '']''. Several songs from ''Ever Since'' have been used in television shows and films, and the track "Words We Don't Say" was featured in an episode of '']''.<ref name="ECRHome"/>

Morgan's solo album ''Buring Daylight'' was released on the label on July 12, 2005. Co-produced with ]-winner ], it reached #1 on ]'s album charts. The bonus track of his cover of ]'s "]" became the most successful track in the history of the label, and climbed high on ] charts.<ref name="enginehome"/>

The Lesley Gore rendition of his song "Better Angels" was featured in the 2005 season premiere of '']''.<ref name="silencer"/><ref name="enginehome"/> In 2006 his song "It's Gone," also performed by Gore, was featured in the final scene and closing credits of the independent film '']''. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the ]. On March 18, 2009, Morgan's track "Better Angels" was featured in ]'s '']''.<ref name="enginehome"/>

In June 2008, the label released ''20th Century Duos for Violin and Cello with works by ], ] and ]'', which received a glowing review for performance and engineering in '']''.<ref name="nyt"/> Two years later, following releases by ], Melissa Giges, and Morgenstern & Adkins, singer-songwriter ]<ref name="soul"/> released her solo LP '']''<ref name="discogs"/> on the label.<ref name="enginecom"/>


Singer-songwriter and producer ] signed to the label in 2008, and released his debut LP '']'' in 2009.<ref name="carl"/> The album peaked at #1 on ]'s Album Charts,<ref name="ecr"/> and according to a review, "took the indie rock scene by storm."<ref name="carl"/> His second album, '']'', included solo acoustic versions of his debut album, with Cloyd on vocals, piano, and guitar.<ref name="allicou"/> He released a cover of ]'s 1971 song "]" in September 2011.<ref name="allmusicdearboy"/> As of 2011 he is Vice President of Label Relations at Engine Company Records.<ref name="ecr"/>
In 2006 Morgan's song "It's Gone," performed by ], was featured in the final scene and closing credits of the independent film ''Flannel Pajamas'', by ]. The film, which was lauded by ], was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the ]. On March 18, 2009, Morgan's track "Better Angels" was featured in ]'s '']''.<ref name="enginehome"/> The Lesley Gore version of "Better Angels" was also featured in the 2005 season premiere of '']''.<ref name="silencer"/><ref name="enginehome"/>


'']'', ]'s first official release as both a performer and songwriter, was released electronically by the label in 2010.<ref name="yahoo"/><ref name="sccop"/> It was produced by ] and ], and received positive reviews.<ref name="parade"/> The label released his second EP, ''Close at Hand'', in 2011.<ref name="biohome"/> ''The Complete EP Collection'', which combines the previous two EPs along with five new original tracks and two new covers,<ref name="stone"/> was released in late 2011.<ref name="biohome"/>
In June 2008, the label released ''20th Century Duos for Violin and Cello with works by ], ] and ]'', which received a glowing review for performance and engineering in '']''.<ref name="nyt"/>


==Artists== ==Artists==
The following is a list of artists, current as of January 2012.<ref name="ECRHome"/>
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*Morgenstern & Adkins *Gil Morgenstern and Adkins
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*Rick Henrickson *Rick Henrickson
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==Discography== ==Discography==
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| ECR1007020-S1 || ] || "Do We Learn" || 2010 | ECR1007020-S1 || ] || "Do We Learn" || 2010
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== References == == References ==
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<ref name="allicou">{{cite news
| title = David Cloyd: ''I Could Disappear''
| url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/i-could-disappear-r1834462
| publisher = ]
| date = June 29, 2010
| accessdate = 2011-12-28
}}</ref>
<ref name="allmusicdearboy">{{cite news
| title = David Cloyd: "Dear Boy"
| url = http://www.allmusic.com/album/dear-boy-r2290938
| publisher = ]
| date = September 13, 2011
| accessdate = 2011-12-28
}}</ref>
<ref name="carl">{{cite news
| title = An Interview with David Cloyd
| first = Carla
| last = McElhaney
| url = http://www.carlamcelhaney.com/Carla_McElhaney/Blog/Entries/2010/3/7_An_Interview_with_David_Cloyd.html
| publisher = CarlaMcElhaney.com
| date = March 7, 2010
| accessdate = 2011-12-28
}}</ref>
<ref name="ecr">{{cite news
| title = David Cloyd
| url = http://www.enginecompanyrecords.com/DavidCloyd/index.html
| publisher = ]
| accessdate = 2011-12-28
}}</ref>


<ref name="ECRHome">{{cite news
| title = Home
| url = http://www.enginecompanyrecords.com/
| publisher = Engine Company Records
| date =
| accessdate = 2011-07-06
}}</ref>

<ref name="yahoo">{{cite news
| title = Apple Not Far from the Tree: Paul McCartney's Son to Release Debut EP
| first = Lyndsey
| last = Parker
| url = http://new.music.yahoo.com/blogs/stopthepresses/277538/apple-not-far-from-tree-paul-mccartneys-son-to-release-debut-ep/
| newspaper = Yahoo Music News
| date = 10 Sept. 2010
| accessdate = 2011-11-20
}}</ref>

<ref name="stone">{{cite news
| title = Exclusive Song Premiere: James McCartney's Cheerful Pop Track 'Angel'
| first = Catherine
| last = Fuentes
| url = http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/exclusive-song-premiere-james-mccartneys-cheerful-pop-track-angel-20111020
| newspaper = ]
| date = October 20, 2011
| accessdate =2011-11-20
}}</ref>


<ref name="soul">{{cite news
| title = Janita Biography
| first = Chris
| last = Rizik
| url = http://www.soultracks.com/janita.htm#
| publisher =SoulTracks
| date =
| accessdate = 2011-11-28
}}</ref>

<ref name="discogs">{{cite news
| title = Janita = Discography
| url = http://www.discogs.com/artist/Janita
| publisher = ]
| accessdate = 2011-11-28
}}</ref>

<ref name="enginecom">{{cite news
| title = Janita - home
| url = http://enginecompanyrecords.com/janita/
| publisher = ]
| accessdate = 2011-11-28
}}</ref>

<ref name="biohome">{{cite news
| title = James McCartney Biography
| url = http://www.jamesmccartney.com/bio.php
| publisher = JamesMcCartney.com
| accessdate =2011-11-20
}}</ref>

<ref name="sccop">{{cite news
| title = James McCartney Releasing "Available Light": 5 Questions for David Kahne, Co-Producer & Mixer
| first = David
| last = Weiss
| url = http://www.sonicscoop.com/2010/09/19/james-mccartney-releasing-available-light-5-questions-for-david-kanhe-co-producer-mixer/
| publisher = ]
| date = September 19, 2010
| accessdate =2011-11-20
}}</ref>

<ref name="parade">{{cite news
| title = Paul McCartney’s Son, James, Releases First Album
| first = Roger
| last = Friedman
| url = http://www.parade.com/celebrity/hollywood-wire/2010/09/21/paul-mccartney-son-james-releases-first-album.html
| newspaper = ]
| publisher =
| date = September 21, 2010
| accessdate =2011-11-20
}}</ref>


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Record label
Engine Company Records
Founded2002 (2002)
FounderBlake Morgan
StatusActive
Distributor(s)Burnside Distribution
Genrealternative rock, soul, emo/punk, classical, pop rock, adult contemporary
Country of originUnited States
LocationManhattan, New York
Official websiteEngineCompanyRecords.com

Engine Company Records is an American independent record label based in Manhattan. Founded by rock musician and producer Blake Morgan in 2002, artists have included Janita, James McCartney, indie band Shimmerplanet, Mike Errico, Lesley Gore, film composer Tyler Bates, David Cloyd, Melissa Giges, and others. Morgan produces the releases, and genres vary significantly. Despite releasing only a few albums a year, in 2005 the label landed five albums in the Top 20 simultaneously, including Lesley Gore's Ever Since and Rick Henrickson's Reaching For A Gun. The label continues to be active, and recently released Haunted by Finnish singer-songwriter Janita, The Complete EP Collection by James McCartney, and I Could Disappear by David Cloyd.

The label is distributed by Burnside Distribution. As of 2012, sublabels include James McCartney, Almost Blue Music, Big Pop Records, Curb Cut Records, Dylanna Music/MPL, and EverGreene Music.

History

Engine Company Records was founded in 2002 by singer-songwriter and producer Blake Morgan. In 1996 Morgan had signed a seven-record deal with Phil Ramone's N2K Sony/Red label. However, he quickly became frustrated being on a corporate label. After his first tour he found a loophole in the contract. Despite being the label's most successful artist at the time, he told Ramone he wanted out of the deal. Morgan then began going to bands and artists he was recording at the time, and pitched an independent label where they would have control over their own material and output. He officially launched Engine Company Records in Manhattan, New York City in 2002, and remains president and owner.

The associated publishing company is called Big Red Firetruck Music. As of 2012, sublabels include James McCartney, Almost Blue Music, Big Pop Records, Curb Cut Records, Dylanna Music/MPL, and EverGreene Music. Similar to Rick Rubin's relationship with American Recordings, Morgan produces the music for the label. Genres have ranged from emo/punk, to alternative rock, to classical. Recordings have taken place in locations such as The Hit Factory in New York and Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas. Among artists and producers that have worked with the label are James McCartney, Lesley Gore, Janita, David Cloyd, Tyler Bates, Mike Errico, Patti Rothberg, David Kahne, Phil "Butcher Bros." Nicolo, Terry Manning, and Azam Ali.

Notable releases

In the first year of its existence, the label released four albums by artists such as indie band Shimmerplanet and professional musician Mike Errico.

In summer of 2005 the label landed five albums in the Top 20 simultaneously, including Lesley Gore's Ever Since and Rick Henrickson's Reaching For A Gun. Gore's first album of new material since the 1970s, Ever Since was recorded with Morgan. The album received extensive national radio coverage and acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and Billboard Magazine. Several songs from Ever Since have been used in television shows and films, and the track "Words We Don't Say" was featured in an episode of The L Word.

Morgan's solo album Buring Daylight was released on the label on July 12, 2005. Co-produced with Grammy Award-winner Phil "Butcher Bros." Nicolo, it reached #1 on eMusic's album charts. The bonus track of his cover of Paul McCartney's "Maybe I'm Amazed" became the most successful track in the history of the label, and climbed high on iTunes charts.

The Lesley Gore rendition of his song "Better Angels" was featured in the 2005 season premiere of CSI: Miami. In 2006 his song "It's Gone," also performed by Gore, was featured in the final scene and closing credits of the independent film Flannel Pajamas. The film was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. On March 18, 2009, Morgan's track "Better Angels" was featured in MTV's The Real World: Brooklyn.

In June 2008, the label released 20th Century Duos for Violin and Cello with works by Zoltan Kodaly, Roger Sessions and Maurice Ravel, which received a glowing review for performance and engineering in The New York Times. Two years later, following releases by David Cloyd, Melissa Giges, and Morgenstern & Adkins, singer-songwriter Janita released her solo LP Haunted on the label.

Singer-songwriter and producer David Cloyd signed to the label in 2008, and released his debut LP Unhand Me, You Fiend! in 2009. The album peaked at #1 on eMusic's Album Charts, and according to a review, "took the indie rock scene by storm." His second album, I Could Disappear, included solo acoustic versions of his debut album, with Cloyd on vocals, piano, and guitar. He released a cover of Paul McCartney's 1971 song "Dear Boy" in September 2011. As of 2011 he is Vice President of Label Relations at Engine Company Records.

Available Light, James McCartney's first official release as both a performer and songwriter, was released electronically by the label in 2010. It was produced by David Kahne and Paul McCartney, and received positive reviews. The label released his second EP, Close at Hand, in 2011. The Complete EP Collection, which combines the previous two EPs along with five new original tracks and two new covers, was released in late 2011.

Artists

The following is a list of artists, current as of January 2012. Template:Multicol

Discography

Catalog No. Artist Title Year
ECR0112001 Jordan Berlant Born To Be Revealed 2002
ECR0111002 Shimmerplanet Welcome To Shimmerplanet 2002
ECR0201003 Mike Errico Tonight I Drink You All 2002
ECR0206005 Robin Robinson Copacetic 2002
ECR0210006 Puzzleball Giant In Japan 2003
ECR0302007 Laura Warshauer Laura Warshauer 2003
ECR0305008 Rick Henrickson Reaching For A Gun 2003
ECR0312010 Eyeleve Elevator Plans 2004
ECR0411011 Jonathan Ellinghaus Leave It All Behind 2004
ECR0506012 Lesley Gore Ever Since 2005
ECR0507013 Blake Morgan Burning Daylight 2005
ECR0604015 Blake Morgan Silencer 2006
ECR0202004 Various Artists Anywhere (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) 2007
ECR0803016 Gil Morgenstern & Darrett Adkins 20th Century Duos for Violin and Cello 2008
ECR0901017 David Cloyd Unhand Me, You Fiend! 2009
ECR0902018 Melissa Giges Evident 2009
ECR1006019 David Cloyd I Could Disappear 2010
ECR1007020 Janita Haunted 2010
ECR1007020-S1 Janita "Do We Learn" 2010
ECR1109001 David Cloyd "Dear Boy" (cover) 2011

References

  1. ^ "Blake Morgan: Home". Engine Company Records. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  2. ^ "Janita = Discography". Discogs. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  3. ^ Rizik, Chris. "Janita Biography". SoulTracks. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  4. ^ Fuentes, Catherine (October 20, 2011). "Exclusive Song Premiere: James McCartney's Cheerful Pop Track 'Angel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  5. ^ "Home". Engine Company Records. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
  6. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "Blake Morgan Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  7. ^ "Featured Record Label Owner: Blake Organ". Unified Manufacturing. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  8. "Interview: Blake Morgan". Such Cool Stuff. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  9. Goldenberg, Lindsay. "All In, [[Maxim]]". Alpha Media Group. Retrieved 2007-06-11. {{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help)
  10. Collar, Matt. "Silencer: Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  11. Tommasini, Anthony (June 1, 2008). "Turns From Indie Label, Piano Pair and Philip Glass". New York Times. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
  12. "Janita - home". Engine Company Records. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
  13. ^ McElhaney, Carla (March 7, 2010). "An Interview with David Cloyd". CarlaMcElhaney.com. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  14. ^ "David Cloyd". Engine Company Records. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  15. "David Cloyd: I Could Disappear". Allmusic. June 29, 2010. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  16. "David Cloyd: "Dear Boy"". Allmusic. September 13, 2011. Retrieved 2011-12-28.
  17. Parker, Lyndsey (10 Sept. 2010). "Apple Not Far from the Tree: Paul McCartney's Son to Release Debut EP". Yahoo Music News. Retrieved 2011-11-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  18. Weiss, David (September 19, 2010). "James McCartney Releasing "Available Light": 5 Questions for David Kahne, Co-Producer & Mixer". SonicScoop. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  19. Friedman, Roger (September 21, 2010). "Paul McCartney's Son, James, Releases First Album". Parade. Retrieved 2011-11-20.
  20. ^ "James McCartney Biography". JamesMcCartney.com. Retrieved 2011-11-20.

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