13 Other Dimensions was released by The Giraffes through the Seattle label My Own Planet, on CD and vinyl in 1998.[2] It is essentially a solo effort by Chris Ballew (ex-Presidents of the United States of America), recorded in Ballew's basement. The album was published as being a work by a fictional band composed of Ballew's childhood stuffed animals. Ballew's name appears nowhere on the album.
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13 Other Dimensions | ||||
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Studio album by The Giraffes | ||||
Released | March 10, 1998 | |||
Genre | Rock, Pop | |||
Length | 39:47 | |||
Label | My Own Planet | |||
Producer | Chris Ballew | |||
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The Giraffes record was the first of a planned series of six made under a volume agreement with Ballew's main label, Columbia[3] however only two albums were made, the second was released by Orange Recordings. Roni Sarg, in Tucson Weekly's Rhythm and Views section, postulates that the putative stars of the Giraffes were chosen for their "photogenic cuteness" .[4]
All tracks written by Chris Ballew
All instruments played by Chris Ballew.
Giraffe - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Munkey Sr. - lead guitar
Yoko Glick - piano, organ, clavinette
Barry Lowe - Basitar
Munkey Jr. - horns and strings
Chickey - drums