Knockout to Dispense

Jay Chilcote
Joseph Chilcote
Barton Sharp
Nathan Good
Robbie Skrocki
Allisyn Levy
Chris Walla
Tim Kelly (trumpets)
Terry Picknell (bass on "Raincoats")
Brian Willett (background vox on "Rubicon")
Danny Hidden and Bart co-wrote "Little Satan"

Design & Layout by Brian Willett.

This album was recorded in April and in June of 2001 at the Hall of Justice. Chris Walla served as principal recordist and producer, as well as audio and burrito engineer. Bart was in charge of comic book procurement while Robbie did a find job furnishing beer and Tim's Cascade chips (jalepeño and salt & vinegar varieties). Joe endeavored to relieve the pressure-cooker scene by reading us highlights from the Onion flip calendar. Jay spent most of the sessions trying to remember how to play Bart's songs (and ultimate failing). Tim went through the torture-chamber process of retakes in order to hit the high notes. Allisyn ponied up some exquisite vocal tracks. At various points Brian and Terry showed up and, minutes later, had headphones on and were told to sing and/or play bass. Finally, last but not least, Nathan drove up all the way from California to add his gifted percussion and personality to the album. At heart this album is about the studio alchemy that sparked between Chris, Nathan and Robbie during the drum sessions.

Knockout to Dispense was originally released by Elsinor Records (ELS033) in 2002.