Skelliconnection
Studio album by
Chad VanGaalen
ReleasedAugust 22, 2006
Recorded2002-2006
GenreRock
Length39:06
LabelFlemish Eye
Sub Pop
ProducerChad VanGaalen
Chad VanGaalen chronology
Infiniheart
(2004)		 Skelliconnection
(2006)		 Soft Airplane
(2008)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Dusted Magazine(favorable)[2]
Pitchfork Media7.5/10[3]

Skelliconnection is the second album by Canadian musician Chad VanGaalen. It was released on August 22, 2006 on Flemish Eye (Canadian distribution) and Sub Pop (U.S. distribution). In addition to writing and recording the album, VanGaalen performed almost all of the instruments and drew the album artwork.[4] Like VanGaalen's debut album, Infiniheart (2004), Skelliconnection comprises material from hundreds of homemade recordings.[5]

On July 10, 2007, Skelliconnection was announced as a finalist for the Polaris Music Prize, alongside such other acts as The Dears, Julie Doiron, and Miracle Fortress.[6][7][8] The winner, announced on September 24, 2007, was Close to Paradise by Patrick Watson. Many fans believe that the lyrics in the track "Red Hot Drops" are pertaining to intravenous drug use. The song "Gubbbish" was used on the hit television show The O.C.

Track listing

  1. "Flower Gardens" – 2:28
  2. "Burn 2 Ash" – 2:51
  3. "Red Hot Drops" – 3:15
  4. "Rolling Thunder" – 1:54
  5. "Viking Rainbow" – 1:46
  6. "Gubbbish" – 3:32
  7. "Dandrufff" – 0:27
  8. "Wing Finger" – 3:05
  9. "See-Thru-Skin" – 2:46
  10. "Wind Driving Dogs" – 2:46
  11. "Mini T.V.'s" – 2:48
  12. "Graveyard" – 3:50
  13. "Dead Ends" – 3:50
  14. "Sing Me 2 Sleep" – 3:12
  15. "Systemic Heart" – 0:30

References

  1. ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r847522
  2. ↑ "Dusted Reviews: Chad VanGaalen - Skelliconnection".
  3. ↑ http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/record_review/38035/Chad_VanGaalen_Skelliconnection
  4. ↑ Brown, Marisa. "Skelliconnection". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-01-23.
  5. ↑ Kelly, Jennifer (2006-09-03). "Dusted Reviews — Chad VanGaalen". Dusted Magazine. Retrieved 2007-01-23.
  6. ↑ "Arcade Fire, Feist on Polaris short list". CBC News. July 10, 2007. Retrieved July 10, 2007.
  7. ↑ "Feist, Fire get Polaris noms". Archived from the original on June 23, 2007. Retrieved July 11, 2007.
  8. ↑ Love, Noah (2007-07-10). "Arcade Fire, Feist And The Dears Among Polaris Nominees". Chart. Retrieved 2008-11-20.


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