Ben Folds - What Matters Most

Label:	New West Records - NW5686
Format:	Limited Edition Seaglass Blue Vinyl LP Album
Country:	US
Released:	Jun 2, 2023
Genre:	Rock, Pop
Style:	Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1	But Wait, There's More (Guest Horns: Emmanuel Echem, Jim Hoke, John Hinchey) - 3:40
A2	Clouds With Ellipses (Guest Vocals: Dodie Clark*) - 3:01
A3	Exhausting Lover (Guest Horns: Emmanuel Echem, Jim Hoke, John Hinchey) - 3:36
A4	Fragile (Guest String Arrangements, Violin, Viola: Rob Moose) - 3:34
A5	Kristine From The 7th Grade (Arranged By: BF*, Guest Strings: Love Sponge Strings*) - 5:22
B1	Back To Anonymous (Guest Vocals: Ruby Amanfu) - 4:20
B2	Winslow Gardens (Guest String Arrangements, Violin, Viola: Rob Moose, Guest Cello: Gabe Cabezas*) - 3:28
B3	Paddleboat Breakup - 4:47
B4	What Matters Most (Guest Horns: Emmanuel Echem, Jim Hoke, John Hinchey) - 4:10
B5	Moments (Featuring: Tall Heights, Written By: Ben Folds, Tall Heights) - 3:48

Companies, etc.

• Copyright © - New West Records, LLC
• Phonographic Copyright ℗ - New West Records, LLC
• Recorded At - Middletree Studios
• Mixed At - MHB Productions
• Mastered At - Infrasonic Sound, Nashville, TN; Record Technology Incorporated - 41598; Record Technology Incorporated - 41212
• Published By - Free From The Man Publishing; At The Harm Farm Music

Credits

• A&R - Kim Buie
• Acoustic Guitar, Vocals - Tim Harrington (7)
• Artwork - Sensetus
• Booking - Jonathan Levine (3), Seth Malasky, Wasserman Music
• Cello, Vocals - Paul Wright (11)
• Crew - Leo Overtoom, Michael Praytor
• Design - Sam Smith (18)
• Drums, Vocals - Paul Dumas (3)
• Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Vocals - Joe Pisapia
• Engineer - Josh Cournoyer
• Engineered By - Joe Costa
• Keyboards, Harmonica - Ross Garren
• Lacquer Cut By - PL*
• Legal - Ken Anderson
• Management - Mike Kopp
• Business Management - Victor Wlodingeur
• Vinyl Mastering - Pete Lyman
• Mixed By - Michael Brauer*
• Photography By - Matt Toll (2)
• Producer - Joe Pisapia
• Songwriter - Ben Folds (tracks: A1 to B4)
• Vocals, Piano, Bass, Drums - Ben Folds

Notes

Pressed on 'seaglass blue' vinyl. Comes in a standard jacket with the artist's signature on the front cover and a stickered barcode on the shrinkwrap. Includes a printed inner sleeve with credits and artwork. Limited Edition. Ben Folds says, 'There's a lifetime of craft and experience all focused into this one record. Sonically, lyrically, emotionally. I don't think it's an album I could have made at any other point in my career.' Recorded in Summer 2022 at Middletree Studio (Nashville, TN), mixed at MHB Productions, and vinyl mastered at Infrasonic Mastering (Nashville, TN). All songs are by Free The Man Publishing (BMI) except track B5 which is by Free From The Man Publishing (BMI) / At The Harm Farm Music (ASCAP). Track durations are not printed on the release.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode (Text): 6 07396 56861 1
• Barcode (Scanned): 607396568611
• Barcode (Sticker, text): 6 07396 57401 8
• Barcode (Sticker, scanned): 607396574018
• Rights Society: BMI, ASCAP
• Label Code: LC 52772
• Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): NW5686 - A 41598.1(3)...
• Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): NW5686 - B RE1 41212.2(3)...
• Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): NW5686 - A RE2 41598.1(3)... PL
• Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): NW5686 - B RE1 41212.2(3)... PL

This is a limited edition autographed vinyl record of Ben Folds' 'What Matters Most'. To use it, simply place the record on a turntable and use the tonearm to drop the needle onto the groove. Enjoy the beautiful pop - rock music. When handling the record, make sure your hands are clean to avoid getting fingerprints on the vinyl, which can affect the sound quality. Store the record vertically in a cool, dry place to prevent warping. Keep the record away from direct sunlight and heat sources. If the record gets dirty, you can use a vinyl record cleaning brush to gently clean the grooves. When not in use, always keep the record in its protective sleeve to prevent scratches.