Barenaked Ladies - Stunt

By trying to mask their smart-ass humor in a big pop production, the Barenaked Ladies attempt to set themselves up for the big crossover that they nearly achieved with such past singles as "Be My Yoko Ono" and "Brian Wilson." Nothing on Stunt, the group's fourth studio album, is so clearly jokey (although "Alcohol" comes close), but they still rely on clever satire. That may irritate some listeners who would otherwise be won over by the group's increased musical skill. Never before has the band been able to pull off so many different styles, from jangly pop and alt-country to loungy bossa nova, so well. Musically, it could convince the doubters who have written off Barenaked Ladies as novelty pranksters, but the lyrics still will stand in the way of trad-rockers predisposed to this style of music. Of course, listeners who are a little less uptight will find Stunt to be a fine collegiate party record and one of the best albums the Barenaked Ladies have released. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Barenaked Ladies Producer Boo Macleod Assistant Engineer Charlie Brocco Assistant Engineer Colin Alexander Scratching Dave Leonard Engineer David Leonard Engineer, Mixing, Producer Don Garbutt ? Ed Robertson Dancer, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Rap, Guitar (Acoustic) Femio Hernández Assistant Engineer Jay Blakesberg Photography Jim Creeggan Bass (Electric), Vocals, Bass, Cello, Violin, Double Bass, Guitar (Bass), Guitar John Rummen Design, Artwork Kevin Hearn Melodica, Clavinet, Synthesizer, Wah Wah Guitar, Banjo, Piano, Sampling, Guitar, Organ, Vocals, Piano (Electric), Accordion, Keyboards, Guitar (Electric) Kevin Szymanski Assistant Engineer Natacha Hebert ? Pete "French Pete" Tremblay Vocals Stephen Marcussen Mastering Steven Page Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Flute, Guitar (Acoustic) Susan Rogers Engineer, Producer Tom Lord-Alge Mixing Tyler Stewart Percussion, Bongos, Vocals, Dancer, Drums