• The Blue Moods Of Spain

  

  CD, 1995, Restless Records, RPRO 065, promo
  CD, 1995, Restless Records, 7 72910-2
  CD, 1999, Restless Records/BMG, Europe, 0187779102
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar, organ), Merlo Podlewski (guitar), Evan Hartzell (drums), Petra Haden (violin and vocals on World Of Blue), Tanya Haden (cello on World Of Blue) and Larry Cady (trumpet on Ray Of Light).

  Produced by Norm Kerner and Josh Haden.

  1. It's So True (4:32)
  2. Ten Nights (6:11)
  3. Dreaming Of Love (5:38)
  4. Untitled #1 (6:40)
  5. Her Used-To-Been (4:15)
  6. Ray Of Light (7:06)
  7. World Of Blue (14:13)
  8. I Lied (5:08)
  9. Spiritual (7:38)

  Press release:

  The Blue Moods Of Spain is the intoxicating debut from the quartet fronted by bassist Josh Haden (son of bass-playing jazz great Charlie Haden) and rounded out by drummer Evan Hartzell and guitarists Ken Boudakian and Merlo Podlewski. With musical influences drawing from West Coast jazz, rhythm and blues, country and '60s soul, Spain's sound is smooth, steady and slow, the perfect balance of style and substance.

  Haden and Boudakian hooked up while attending the University of California in Irvine. At the time Haden (who has been playing bass for 14 years) was composing material without the real intention of ever starting a band. However, after graduating in 1992 Haden and Boudakian got together with Podlewski and original drummer Hartzell (who was replaced by Chris Reeves in late '96) for some informal jam sessions; playing his material with others eventually helped Haden form a clearer vision of what his songs could become. Together they soon developed the stunning sound of Spain - something as romantic as the country from which they take their name. Two years later Spain released a seven-inch single, "I Lied" b/w "Her Used-To-Been" (a title lifted from a Bessie Smith song lyric) on Nathanus Records.

  The songs on Blue Moods convey themes of heartbreak and redemption through the language of powerful emotions. The opening track "It's So True" is practically a thesis statement on the nature of relationships, "I Lied" hints at betrayal, and "Ten Nights" subtly sings in waltz-time of falling in love. One of Haden's earliest compositions is the ten-minute epic "World Of Blue," which is embellished by the soaring, haunting violin and vocals of Petra Haden, Josh Haden's sister (and also one-fourth of the Geffen band that dog!).

  Blue Moods was recorded at Brilliant Studios in San Francisco with producer Norm Kerner (American Music Club, Sky Cries Mary). The band and Kerner took great care in adding warmth and depth to the music by using vintage tube and analog equipment as well as taking advantage of the studio's natural reverb.

  Spain's music is a response to the current inundation of loud, aggressive guitar-rock; Spain combine country music's simple storytelling aesthetics with the blues' ability to not only describe an emotion but to make the listener feel. The Blue Moods Of Spain is a sensual record of atmospheric late-night groove music that is both mysterious and warm.

• The Blue Moods Of Spain - Limited Edition

  

  2CD, 1996, Restless Records, 7 72926-2 (A+B)

  The original studio CD plus a bonus CD featuring 21 minutes of live radio performances. Performed live 29 April 1996 on KCRW-FM's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" in Santa Monica, California.

  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and David Harte (drums).

  The KCRW Session:

  1. I Love You (6:01)
  2. Funny How Time Slips Away (2:51)
  3. September Song (6:09)
  4. Dreaming Of Love (5:49)

• She Haunts My Dreams

    
  (pictures above: US/Europe/Promo)

  CD, 1999, Restless Records, RPRO 173, promo
  CD, 1999, Restless Records, US, 7 72929-2 (silver lettering on the sleeve)
  CD, 1999, Restless Records/BMG, Europe, 74321670302 (orange lettering on the sleeve)
  Came with a free bonus CD in FNAC stores in France (more info in the singles section).
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar), Esbjörn Svensson (keyboard), Joey Waronker (drums), Björn Olsson (guitar), Stevie Klasson (pedal steel guitar, lap steel guitar, dobro), Christian Bergqvist (violin), Asa Stove Paulsson (Viola) and Christina Wirdegren (cello).

  Produced by Johan Kugelberg and Josh Haden.

  1. I'm Leaving You (2:56)
  2. It's All Over (3:56)
  3. Before It All Went Wrong (3:36)
  4. Hoped And Prayed (3:55)
  5. Waiting For You To Come (3:28)
  6. Easy Lover (4:55)
  7. Bad Woman Blues (4:55)
  8. Nobody Has To Know (4:42)
  9. Every Time I Try (5:16)
  10. Our Love Is Gonna Live Forever (5:41)

  Press release:

  Remember yourself, walking home late one night, the streets empty of traffic, the wind rustling branches, your feet clicking against the concrete. No other sounds: then, suddenly, a song started replaying in your mind. The song evoked memories; reveries of what could have been and of what could still yet be. No matter how cold or lonesome you felt, the song put a shine on the night, and you arrived home in better spirit than you'd felt, departing.

  This is the sound of Spain.

  Brief History
  Josh Haden, Spain's singer and bassist, was born in Manhattan and grew up in Los Angeles. Musicianship is, literally, in his blood. His father's family performed throughout the South and Midwest in the thirties and forties; his mother's parents played in a mandolin orchestra. His father is acclaimed jazz musician Charlie Haden. His triplet sisters are fine musicians as well.

  Spain formed in 1993. After years of playing punk rock, Josh wanted to evoke something more subtle than rage. The first album, The Blue Moods of Spain, appeared in 1995 to wide acclaim. The band toured extensively in the U.S., Europe, and Australia, attracting considerable notice, getting rave reviews. After returning, Haden and the band spent a long period of soul-searching reflection before recording this album. And now they can present the results of this never-ending searching to you.

  Josh's singing voice is as soft as his speaking voice, but he conveys emotion as few contemporary singers can. Spain's music lifts the spirit even as it admits to the crushing of the heart; anyone who has loved and lost -- or won, but wondered -- finds considerable that is familiar in these songs, most in minor key; nothing that they've heard, but much of what they've felt.

  "In a country song, or a blues song," Haden says, "they'll often leave the meaning of the song beneath the surface. And that's what life is about." The ten songs on this cd stir nostalgia for scenes never experienced; they make you feel the loss for a love you might once have had with someone you've never quite forgotten. The lyrics emerge half-heard, recalled later, laden with meanings only hinted at and never directly expressed. Even the saddest of the songs are laced with a wry and knowledgeable humor, with joie de vivre; with a knowledge and appreciation of life, its recurring failures, its small victories. However soft the sound, this isn't music to polish furniture by.

  The warmth of the sound may surprise you; the album is new but the acoustics are old. No digital equipment was used at any time during its recording. The music is organic, pouring directly from the instruments into the mind. As Spain recorded this album they worked in a studio, one summer on an island in Sweden, where between takes they could pause to reflect while staring out at the mirror-calm Baltic Sea. In my opinion Spain is one of the finest bands to have come from Los Angeles during the past fifteen years, but don't take my word for it: listen for yourself.

  - Jack Womack

  (Jack Womack, is the author of six novels, including Elvissey, which won the Philip K. Dick award.)

  Producers note
  It is an honor to have my work affiliated with Josh Haden and Spain. My main interest and joy in this project is the precise and emotional song writing, and Josh' voice elevating those songs to a place that I feel is timeless.
  The record was made at Polar Studios (where all the ABBA albums and Led Zeppelin's In Through the Out Door were made), so myself and the band were indulged in having access to a wide array of great microphones and vintage equipment.
  We tracked large portions of the record at the MNW Studio in Waxholm, in the middle of the scenic splendor of the Stockholm archipelago. Tracking in a beautiful 19th century house, with ocean views from the windows of the actual studio, and fresh fish mongers selling their wares on the dock less than 100 yards away, led to a quite wonderful, tranquil recording atmosphere. I think this can actually be heard in the songs.
  Our ace engineer Pelle Gunnerfeldt proved himself again and again as a focused lover of beautiful analog sounds.
  I am very pleased that Northern Europe's greatest vintage guitar and vintage amplifier collector and dealer "Halkan" Hallquist gave us access to his personal collection of gear, as did legendary vintage drum dealer Sven Nykvist.
  My heartfelt thanks also goes out to Didrik De Geer, the inventor of the godlike Didrik De Geer microphone. This microphone is like a Rolls Royce, and we were delighted to use it.
  Myself and Spain are indebted to the brilliant array of sessions players, and especially Esbjörn Svensson, who in my book is the greatest young jazz pianist active today.
  Thank you for taking the time listening to this record.
  We are very proud of it.
  - Johan Kugelberg

• 2 albums originaux

  

  2CD Box, 1999, Restless Records/BMG, France, 74321690882

  A box set containing "She Haunts My Dreams" and "The Blue Moods Of Spain".

• I Believe

  

  CD, 2001, Restless Records, 73737-2

  Personnel: Josh Haden (bass and vocals), Merlo Podlewski (acoustic and electric guitar), Shon Sullivan (electric guitar and keyboards) and Will Hughes (drums).

  Produced by Josh Haden.

  1. She Haunts My Dreams (3:11)
  2. Born To Love Her (3:51)
  3. You Were Meant For Me (3:39)
  4. Do You See The Light (3:23)
  5. Mary (4:32)
  6. Make Your Body Move (4:36)
  7. I Believe (3:09)
  8. Oh That Feeling (4:29)
  9. If We Kissed (2:59)
  10. Long Time Ago (3:54)

• Spirituals - The Best Of Spain

  

  CD, 2003, Rykodisc/Restless Records, REST 73772

  1. It's So True
  2. Ten Nights
  3. Untitled #1
  4. Spiritual
  5. Easy Lover
  6. Nobody Has To Know
  7. Waiting For You To Come
  8. She Haunts My Dreams
  9. You Were Meant For Me
  10. Make Your Body Move
  11. Long Time Ago
  12. I Lied (1994 Nathanus 7")
  13. Her-Used-To-Been (1994 Nathanus 7")
  14. Ten Nights (live, KCRW 9/12/95)
  15. Funny How Time Slips Away (live, KCRW 4/29/96)
  16. September Song (live, KCRW 4/29/96).

 
Singles:

• I Lied

  

  7", 1994, Nathanus Records, NAT001, ltd. to 500
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums)

  1. I Lied
  2. Her Used-To-Been

• Dreaming Of Love

  

  7", 1995, Restless Records, RR09
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums)

  1. Dreaming Of Love
  2. Phone Machine

• Dreaming Of Love

  CDS, 1995, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO-67
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums).

  1. Dreaming Of Love (radio edit)
  2. Dreaming Of Love (album version)

• The Radio Edits Of Spain

  

  CD, 1995, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO-77
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums).

  1. Untitled #1 (radio edit) (3:38)
  2. Dreaming Of Love (radio edit) (3:32)
  3. I Lied (radio edit) (3:52)
  4. It's So True (album version) (4:30)

• The Blue Moods of Spain - promo sampler

  

  10", 1995, PIAS France, Transmusicales Festival, spainlppromo, ltd. to 1000 (?)
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar), Evan Hartzell (drums) and Larry Cady (trumpet on Ray Of Light).

  1. a) Untitled #1
  2. a) Ray Of Light
  3. b) Untitled #1
  4. b) Ray Of Light

• Ray Of Light

  

  CDS, 1995, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO-83
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar), Evan Hartzell (drums) and Larry Cady (trumpet).

  1. Ray Of Light

• Funny How Time Slips Away

  

  7", 1996, Bite The Kitty Records, BTK-003
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums).

  1. Funny How Time Slips Away
  2. Died At Calvary

• Spiritual

  

  CDS, 1996, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO092
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass), Ken Boudakian (guitar, organ), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Evan Hartzell (drums).

  1. Spiritual (radio edit)

• Every Time I Try

  

  CDS, 1997, Promo, Outpost Recordings, PRO-CD-3009
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass, organ), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Jim Keltner (drums)

  1. Every Time I Try

• Every Time I Try

  

  CDS, 1997, Outpost Recordings, OPD 22285
  Personnel: Josh Haden (vocals, bass, organ), Ken Boudakian (guitar), Merlo Podlewski (guitar) and Jim Keltner (drums)

  1. Spain: Every Time I Try
  2. Ry Cooder: Define Violence
  3. Tom Waits: Little Drop Of Poison
  4. Whiskeytown: Theme For A Trucker

• Rare & Bonus Tracks

  

  CDS, 1999, Promo, Restless/BMG/FNAC, 74321681492 LC0316
  A free bonus CD that came with "She Haunts My Dreams" in FNAC stores in France.

  1. Dreaming Of Love (demo) (5:28)
  2. Phone Machine (live at McCabes Guitar Shop in LA in April 1996) (9:40)
  3. You Shouldn't Have Gone (demo, recorded in 1995) (3:50)

• Nobody Has To Know

  CDS, 1999, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO192

  1. Nobody Has To Know (radio edit) (3:17)

• I'm Still Free

  

  CDS, 2009, Promo, Diamond Soul Recordings
  Limited edition of 100.

  1. I'm Still Free
  2. Hang Your Head Down Low

 
Josh Haden:

• The Poop Alley Tapes
  2CD, 1995, Win Records, WIN 010
  • Ten Nights

  A compilation of 31 Los Angeles Bands. Josh Haden does a semi acoustic version of Ten Nights with Anna Warronker of that dog. For more information visit the Poop Alley homepage.

  
  

• Light Of Day
  CDEP, 2004, Diamond Soul Recordings

  

  1. Show You The Way
  2. So Alone
  3. Way Of The World
  4. Light Of Day

  
  

• Devoted
  CD, 2007, Diamond Soul Recordings

  

  1. Light Of Day (4:40)
  2. Devoted (3:44)
  3. Show You The Way (4:18)
  4. Discontent (4:46)
  5. Broken Heart (4:17)
  6. Do It Again (3:45)
  7. Drifting (3:37)
  8. Want You So Bad (3:39)
  9. Hallelujah (2:40)
  10. Love You More (4:18)
  11. Salvation (4:00)

  
  

 
Josh Haden contributing on other artists records:

• Donovan - Sutras
  CD, 1996, American Recordings, 43075

• Freddie Wadling - En Skiva Till Kaffet
  CD, 1999, MNW Records AB, Sweden, MNWCD340

• Handsome Boy Modeling School (Dan The Automator & Prince Paul) - So... How's Your Girl
  CD, 1999, Tommy Boy Records, TBCD 1258
  LP, 1999, Tommy Boy Records, TB?
  • Sunshine

  Lead vocals: Josh Haden & Sean Lennon. Additional vocals: Paula Frazer (Tarnation), Money Mark & Father Guido Sarducci. Guitar by Brandon (The Lone Rangers) Arnovick. Filter: Dan Nakamura. Turntables: Nathaniel Merriweather. Written by: Dan Nakamura, Paul Huston and Money Mark.

• The Soulsavers - Beginning To See The Dark
  CDEP, 2002, City Rockers, rockers 17cd
  12", 2002, City Rockers, rockers 17
  • Love
  • Love (broadway project mix)

  Vocals: Josh Haden

• Blue Man Group - The Complex Sampler (promo)
  CDS, 2003, Blue Man Group Records / Lava Records, PRCD 301117-2
  • Persona

  Vocals: Josh Haden

• Blue Man Group - The Complex
  CD, 2003, Blue Man Group Records / Lava Records
  • Persona

  Vocals: Josh Haden

• E.S.T. - Seven Days Of Falling
  CD, 2003, Superstudio Gul, C-6
  • Love Is Real

  Vocals: Josh Haden

• The Soulsavers - Tough Guys Don't Dance
  CD, 2003, San Quentin Recordings
  • Contains Josh's vocals and co-writing on three songs, one of which, "Down So Low", is featured in Josh's live set.

  Vocals: Josh Haden

• Charlie Haden Family & Friends - Rambling Boy
  CD/2LP/MP3, 2008, Dekka
  • Featuring Josh Haden on "Spiritual". Exclusive Amazon MP3 Version includes "The Green Fields Of France" featuring Josh Haden as one of the bonus tracks.

  Vocals: Josh Haden

 
Compilations:

• Alternative Distribution Alliance / USADA Choice Cuts
  CD, 1995, Promo, ADA 004 : Dreaming Of Love

• hu H, CD 14
  CD, 1995, Promo, HA0114D : Dreaming Of Love (3:46)

• hu H, CD 17
  CD, 1995, Promo, HD0196D : Untitled #1(3:37)

• PIAS Checklist File 1
  CD, 1995, Promo, 444.0001.29 : Dreaming Of Love (edit)

• Zoo Magazine CD Sampler 04
  CD, 1995, Zoo Magazine (Denmark) : Dreaming Of Love (29 April KCRW version)

• Restless Brand
  CD, 1995/6?, Promo : It's So True

• Definitivt Beat nr 2-96
  CD, 1996, Beat magazine (Norway), DBVCD 7 : Untitled #1 (6:40)

• Certain Damage Vol. 77
  CD, 1996, Promo, CMJ 077 : Spiritual

• Virtually Alternative 65
  2CD, 1996, Promo : Untitled #1

• Best of 1995
  CD, 1996, Les Inrockuptibles magazine (France) : Untitled #1

• The End Of Violence - Soundtrack
  CD, 1997, Outpost Recordings, OPD30008 : Every Time I Try (5:14)
  2CD, 1997, Promo, Outpost Recordings, OPRD-A-30007/30008 (incl. Ry Cooder's original score.)

• Help Yourself
  CD, 1997, Promo, Geffen 1116 : Every Time I Try

• Winter Schlafer - Sondtrack
  CD, 1998, BMG, Ger, 74321 52387 2 : Untitled #1

• The Blue Moods version of 'Untitled #1' is featured in the U.S. surfing film In God's Hands, although there won't be a soundtrack released for it.

• Phoenix - Soundtrack
  CD, 1998, Will Records, Will 33655 : Untitled #1

• Restless Records 1999 BMG Sampler
  CD, 1999, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO 139 : I'm Leaving You | Easy Lover

• Restless Records NARM 1999 Sampler
  CD, 1999, Promo, Restless Records, RPRO 168 : I'm Leaving You | Easy Lover

• Simply Irresistable - Soundtrack
  CD, 1999, Restless Records : Our Love Is Gonna Live Forever

• Realistforeningen 40 år
  CD, 1999, Rec 90, R9901, Norway, ltd. to 500 : Untitled #1

• CMJ New Music Monthly - Volume 72 - August 1999
  CD, 1999, Promo, CMJ-NMMM072 : Spiritual

• Zoo Magazine CD Sampler 20
  CD, 1999, Promo, Zoo Magazine (Denmark) : I'm Leaving You

• Speciality Secret Weapon CD: The Bridge Sampler
  CD, 1999, Promo, JMA BRG003 : Every Time I Try

• BUGjuice Vol. #6 Back-To-School CD
  CD, 1999, Promo : Nobody Has To Know

• Album Network Totally Adult #38
  2CD, 1999, Promo : Nobody Has To Know

• FMQB Progressions #45, Progressions Greatest Hits
  CD, 1999, Promo, PAR45 : Nobody Has To Know

• Album Network Retail Tuneup 62
  CD, 1999, Promo : Nobody Has To Know

• Restless Records NARM 2000 Sampler
  CD, 2000, Promo, Restless Records, Restless 0215 : Hoped And Prayed | Easy Lover

• duyster.
  CD, 2005, Pias Recordsings: Do you see the ligh (Duyster session)

 
Other artists doing their versions of Spain songs:

• Johnny Cash - Unchained
  CD, 1996, American Recordings, 7431 39742 2
  • Spiritual

• Charlie Haden and Pat Metheny - Beyond The Missouri Sky
  CD, 1997, Verve, 537 130-2
  • Spiritual

• Midnight Choir - Unsung Heroine
  CD, 2000, S2 Records, Norway, S2CD 010
  • Spiritual

• Slydell - Crazy Anymore
  CD, 2001, Ship Wreckards Records, US
  • Spiritual

• Ytre Suløens Jass-ensemble - Gospel Children From New Orleans
  CD, 2001, Herman Records, Norway, HJCD 1021
  • Spiritual

• 3 Guys Never In - From love to despair
  CDS, 2004
  • Nobody Has To Know

• Various Artists - Keepsake compilation Vol. 2
  CD, 2004, Keeprecordings
  • The Softone - Easy Lover

• The Softone - The Softone
  CDR, 2004, Demo
  • Easy Lover

• Midnight Choir - All Tomorrow's Tears
  2CD, 2005, S2 Records, Norway, S2CD 021
  • Spiritual

• Joanna MacGregor, Andy Sheppard - Deep River
  CD, 2006, SoundCircus, SC009
  • Spiritual

 
Treacherous Jaywalkers (Josh Haden's punk rock band):

The first three tapes were releases by PJD Music
• Earth
  MC, PJD 001

• Insidious Sun
  MC, PJD 004

• Fun
  MC, PJD 006

• Sunrise E.P.
  12", 1987, SST 126, SST Records
  MC, 1987, SSTC 126, SST Records
  1. Detonate
  2. Can You Afford The Pleasure?
  3. Sunrise
  4. Helicopters In The Sunrise

• Good Medicine
  LP, 1988, SST 207, SST Records
  MC, 1988, SSTC 207, SST Records
  1. Dishes
  2. Los Tumbos
  3. In The World
  4. Vision Pit
  5. Pave The Way
  6. Long Forgotten Summer
  7. Jamespiel [bonus track on MC]
  8. Have You Ever Seen The Sunrise?
  9. Encomienda 1988
  10. Papa Greg
  11. Fake
  12. Gaze
  13. Little Wing [bonus track on MC]

• La Isla Bonita E.P.
  12", 1989, SST 217, SST Records
  MC, 1989, SSTC 217, SST Records
  1. La Isla Bonita
  2. Ezag
  3. Have You Ever Seen The Sundance?
  4. Sand
  5. Love
  6. Sunride