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Title: Contraband
Release date: June 8, 2004.
Country: U.S.A., European Union
Catalogue Number: RCA Records 82876-59795-2

   
Artwork
   
 

   

      

The cd has three different cover designs for the outer package.

   
Track List
   
1. Sucker Train Blues (4:27)
2. Do It For The Kids (3:55)
3. Big Machine (4:25)
4. Illegal i Song (4:17)
5. Spectacle (3:41)
6. Fall To Pieces (4:30)
7. Headspace (3:42)
8. Superhuman (4:15)
9. Set Me Free (4:07)
10. You Got No Right (5:35)
11. Slither (4:08)
12. Dirty Little Thing (3:57)
13. Loving the Alien (Sometimes) (5:49)
   
   
Production Credits
   

In dedication to Randy Castillo, 1950-2002. We miss you, brother!

Produced by Josh Abraham and Velvet Revolver
except 'Set Me Free' produced by Nick Rasculinecz

Recorded and Engineered by Ryan Williams at NRG & Pulse Recording
Additional Engineering and vocal production: Douglas Grean
Assistant Engineers: Rocco Guarino and Brandon Belsky
Mixed by Andy Wallace at Enterprise Studios, CA.
Second assistant mixer: Chris Young.
Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound on December 19, 2003 in New York, NY.

Scott Weiland - Voices
Slash - Guitar
Duff - Bass Guitar
Matt Sorum - Drums
Dave Kusnher - Guitar

Douglas Grean - Keyboards on 'Fall To Pieces', 'You Got No Right' and 'Loving The Alien (Sometimes)'
Additional Backing Vocals by Duff, Matt Sorum & Slash

All songs written by Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff, Matt Sorum, Dave Kushner
except 'Dirty Little Thing' written by Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff, Matt Sorum, Dave Kushner, Keith Nelson
Published by Velvet Revolver Songs (ASCAP)
Lyrics printed by permission of Scott Weiland. All Rights Reserved.

Management: Immortal Entertainment
A&R: Ashley Newton

Art Direction: Brett Kilroe & Robin C. Hendrickson
Photography: Dan Winters

The RCA Records label is a unit of BMG / TMK(S) ® Registered/ BMG Logo is a trademark of BMG Music / (P) © 2004 BMG.

Thank you: The Godfather Clive Davis, Charles Goldstuck, Ashley Newton, Richard Sanders, Tim Prescott, Tim Delaney, Jon Voigtmann, Richard Palmese, Bill Burns, Dennis Blair, Brett Kilroe, Abbe Chant, Scott Givens, Lorin Finkelstein, Dave Gottlieb, Jon Salter, Emio Zizza, Pamela Murphy, Maggie Wang, Angel Barnard, Julie Swidler and everyone at RCA // The Immortals - Happy Walters, David Codikow, Dana Millman-DuFine, Tina Nguyen, Angel Scott / MSO - Mitch, Kristine, Todd; CAA - Rob Light, Darryl Eaton, Jenna Adler, Don Mueller; Legal Masters Michael Guido, Rosemary Carroll; Best Supporting Crew - Chris Huweiler, Swiss Chris, Jon Perkins, Robyn Nolan, Beth Sabbagh; Can't forget Kathy Nelson, Chapman Baehler, Pete Angelus, Vicky Hamilton, Scott Carlson, Marsha Vlasic, Rod MacSween, Beno, Andrew & Everyone @ Streetwise, Bobby & Jimmy at Mates Rehearsal, Keith Nelson, Matt O'Connor, Linda Scott, Carl Larson, Mike Fasano, Jason Markey, Kyle Ellis and Dominica Johnson, and Izzy Stradlin.

Scott: To Mary, the only woman for me. It's been a rough yet wonderful journey that God has lead us through and laid out before us, but I am so incredibly grateful for where we are standing today. To my beautiful children Noah and Lucy. To Mom & Dad, my father Kent. Grampa (Grammy God Bless), my brother Michael and his wife, daughters Sophia & Claudette, and my brothers Seth and Matt. And to my woman's family: Mary's mom and stepfather Mark, sisters Julie and Susie, brother Johnnie, father Mike, Gramma Rosa, Gramma Mousecakes. To my Producer Partner, and friend Doug Grean. To my personal assistant and loyal friend Rocco. To Jeff Cramer, aka Heavy C aka Lance Mead, thank you for your continued athletic support. To Dana Millman-DuFine, you've been such a great friend to me, way beyond the call of duty. You're the sister I never had. To my rock 'n' roll band... Immediate W.M.A. Mass World Annihilation!

Slash: My beautiful and courageous wife Perla, without whom I probably wouldn't be here. My awesome little man London Emilio, whom I love with ALL my heart and sould. My newest little boy Cash Anthony, who's impatiently on his way... Ola and Anthony Hudson for bringing me into this world an artist. My brother Ash for just being Ash. My beloved Wayne, Edward, and aunt Johnny for your undying strength and devotion always. My mother-n-law Carmine Perla for loving me unconditionally. Armando Suarez for giving me the faith. Adam Day for 16 years of invaluable loyalty and expertise (I couldn't do it without you). Arlett Vereecke for always being there. Dr. Cannom for resuscitating me. Steve Chatoff for getting my head straight. And last but not least anybody & everybody that supported VR during the making of this album. Thank you. S.

Duff: To my most beautiful and everlasting wife Susan... you are my love and foundation. Our two daughters Grace and Mae, your innocence will always inspire me to be a better man. The Clans McKagan and Holmes for your unconditional love and support, may I always be thankful. Everyone at Jet's Gym (especially my everwise teacher Benny Urquidez), for giving my life a second chance. Ki Fighting Concepts (Wenatchee, WA.) for spiritual triage and a new perspective. Andy Fortier, Eddy Huletz and Geoff Reading... friends forever. Mike 'McBob' Mayhue for 17 years of friendship, guidance and humor... always my backbone and anchor. Glen Miskel for your expert counsel and steady hand, Beth and Robin at V.W.C. for your no-nonsense approach. TO THE FANS past, present and future... let's fucking rock!

Matt: David & Lynda Sorum, Bob & Joanne Alexander, To my brothers Mike, Marc, Dave jr., Daniel, Mirele Ribeiro, Barbara Icaza, Emily Deann, Bob Raymar, Denny Seiwell, Drac and Anya.

Dave: My wife Christine (You've made me the man I am today & I love you with all my heart!), My mom & dad (I couldn't have done this without you), My families (Costa, Kushner, Torres, Singleton, Kohout & La Bua) I love you all. SS711, Marciano, Paul Huges, Dave Navarro, Brian ray & Joey Castillo (for helping me keep my head on straight) and all my friends I didn't have room for... thank you.

VR Gear: Remo (drum heads), D.W. Drum Workshop (drums, hardware, pedals), Latin Percussion, Zildjian (cymbals and sticks), X.L. Specialty (Drum cases), Levy's Leathers (stick bags & soft cases), Line 6 (Guitar effects), Fernandes Guitars, Rotosound (Bass Strings), Gallien Krueger (Bass Amplification), Jim Dunlop Mfg (picks, straplocks, effects, straps), Seymour Duncan (guitar pickups), Samson Mfg. (wireless), Fender U.S.A. (bass guitars), Guitar Center, Mates Rehearsal Studios, B.C. Rich (guitars), Gibson Guitars, G.T. Electronics (tubes), Guitars R Us, Ernie Ball (guitar strings), Marshall Amplification, Monster Cable, Nady Systems (wireless), Digital Music Corp.