Name: If I Was by The Staves
Brand: The Staves
SKU: 825646154500
Price: 9.9 USD
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Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

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The Staves, a folk-influenced U.K. trio featuring sisters Emily, Jessica, and Camila Staveley-Taylor, made waves with their debut album, 2012's Dead & Born & Grown & Live, which put the emphasis on the siblings' vocals, both individually and in harmony, as they performed with spare acoustic arrangements. For their second full-length effort, 2015's If I Was, the Staves have taken a somewhat different approach; with Justin Vernon of Bon Iver producing, the sophomore album keeps one foot in contemporary folk while introducing elements of Americana and soft rock into their formula, all the while highlighting the sisters' clear and emotionally powerful singing. If I Was is an album that expands the Staves' musical range without smothering the qualities that make them so memorable, and it's a step forward that brings out the best in the trio.
© Mark Deming /TiVo

1. Blood I Bled

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Drums: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Horn: Carmen Camerieri; Performer
Percussion: Matthew Mccaughan
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Strings: Robert Moose; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Ukulele: Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Vocals: Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Zach Hanson At April Base
Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

2. Steady

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Robert Moose
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Bass: Bradley Cook; Performer
Drums: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Percussion: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Zach Hanson
Emily Staveley-taylor
Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Vocals: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Zach Hanson At April Base
Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

3. No Me, No You, No More

by The Staves

Horn: Carmen Camerieri; Performer
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Vocals: Emily Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Composer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Zach Hanson At April Base
Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

4. Let Me Down

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Piano: Justin Vernon; Performer
Vocals: Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Wurlitzer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

5. Black & White

by The Staves

Bass: Bradley Cook; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Drums: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Justin Vernon; Performer
Percussion: Matthew Mccaughan
Zach Hanson; Performer
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Vocals: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

6. Damn It All

by The Staves

Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Horn: Carmen Camerieri; Performer
Keyboard: Bradley Cook; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Strings: Robert Moose; Performer
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Programmer: Bradley Cook
Zach Hanson; Production
Vocals: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

7. The Shining

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Bass: Justin Vernon; Performer
Drums: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Handclapping: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Percussion: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Piano: Carmen Camerieri; Performer
Vocals: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base; Production
Composer: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Programmer: Matthew Mccaughan; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Zach Hanson At April Base
Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

8. Don't You Call Me Anymore

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Autoharp: Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Keyboard: Justin Vernon; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Vocals: Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

9. Horizons

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Robert Moose; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Drums: Mathew Mccaughan; Performer
Handclapping: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Horn: Carmen Camerieri; Performer
Percussion: Mathew Mccaughan; Performer
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Piano: Robert Moose; Performer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Vocals: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Composer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

10. Teeth White

by The Staves

Bass: Bradley Cook; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Drums: Matthew Mccaughan; Performer
Electric Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Strings: Robert Moose; Performer
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Tambourine: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Vocals: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

11. Make It Holy

by The Staves

Acoustic Guitar: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Drums: Zach Hanson; Performer
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Ukulele: Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Vibraphone: Zach Hanson; Performer
Vocals: Matthew Mccaughan
Zach Hanson
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Christopher Messina
Camilla Staveley-taylor
Justin Vernon
Emily Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

12. Sadness Don't Own Me

by The Staves

Keyboard: Zach Hanson; Performer
Assistant: Christopher Messinsa At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Christopher Messinsa At April Base; Production
Piano: Jessica Staveley-taylor; Performer
Assistant Producer: Bradley Cook; Production
Mastering: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound, New York, Usa
Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Production
Mixing: Justin Vernon At April Base, Wisonsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base, Wisconsin
Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Bj Burton At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
Synthesizer: Justin Vernon; Performer
Vocals: Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor
Camilla Staveley-taylor; Performer
Composer: Camilla Staveley-taylor
Emily Staveley-taylor
Jessica Staveley-taylor; Composer
Producer: Justin Vernon; Production
Primary Artist: The Staves; Main Performer
Recording: Zach Hanson At April Base, Wisconsin, Usa
Zach Hanson At April Base; Production
New York: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound; Other
U S A: Greg Calbi At Sterling Sound
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Justin Vernon At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisconsin: Bj Burton At April Base
Christopher Messinsa At April Base
Zach Hanson At April Base; Other
Wisonsin: Justin Vernon At April Base; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 46 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

All tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Folk Pop

Label

Atlantic Records UK

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 1, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

825646154500

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If I Was

1. Blood I Bled

2. Steady

3. No Me, No You, No More

4. Let Me Down

5. Black & White

6. Damn It All

7. The Shining

8. Don't You Call Me Anymore

9. Horizons

10. Teeth White

11. Make It Holy

12. Sadness Don't Own Me

Technical Specifications

If I Was

Product information

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1. Blood I Bled

2. Steady

3. No Me, No You, No More

4. Let Me Down

5. Black & White

6. Damn It All

7. The Shining

8. Don't You Call Me Anymore

9. Horizons

10. Teeth White

11. Make It Holy

12. Sadness Don't Own Me

Technical Specifications