I said to the label when you say ‘solo’ music you do Ben and I, right?” says Angell of his latest creation. “I was signed by the label to release new music, not The Missionary Position or Walking Papers-solo music. We all want the record to come out but we just need to find the proper time.” I’m doing ‘Staticland’ because I want to make music,” adds Angell. I hope it gets released at some point but with Gun N’ Roses reuniting Duff needs to do that right now. “We have a new Walking Papers album done and ready to go. Walking Papers found themselves playing on the side stage of the ‘Uproar Festival’ sponsored by Rockstar Energy Drinks in the summer of 2013 and continued to tour Europe then thereafter. Walking Papers recut the debut album to include bass track from McKagan and the hit the road in support of the re-issued version of the album by Loud & Proud Records. Enter bassist Duff McKagan who fit into the role perfectly. Walking Papers recorded their ‘self-titled’ debut album as a trio but elected to add bass guitar to the ‘live’ incarnation of the band. After the band folded Angell along with Anderson and drummer Michael Alex formed The Missionary Position the group encompasses the worlds of pop, hard rock, alternative rock and blues molding them into one unique sound. Post Stardom Depression issued their debut in 2000 and their last effort ‘Prime Time Looks Like Amateur Night’ was issued in 2005. Anderson and Angell has a long musical history as they both worked in their other band The Missionary Position and underground cult rock act also fronted by Angell.Īngell who has been a staple in Seattle music scene for decades has also worked with his other act Post Stardom Depression has released music in years past. The band featured singer/guitarist Jeff Angell, drummer Barrett Martin and Angell’s cohort keyboardist Benjamin Anderson. The band Walking Papers issued their debut album in 2012 independently. Angell and Co have just announced that they will be in direct support of Seattle’s Alice In Chains for select dates in the fall. All rights reserved.Seattle's Jeff Angell from ‘Walking Papers’ to ‘Staticland’īy RUBEN MOSQUEDA // Jeff Angell’s Staticland’s ‘self-titled’ debut album was issued on May 20th, 2016 via UDR Music. It featured contributions from Pearl Jam's Mike McCready, who plays in another band called The Levee Walkers with McKagan and Martin.Ĭopyright © 2017, ABC Radio. Walking Papers released their self-titled debut album in 2013. "It perfectly captures the raw, explosive energy of a band primed from extensive touring while at the same time achieving the polish and elevation that comes from experimenting in the studio." "This record has exceeded my expectations of what I thought that might be,” says Angell of WP2. Loud & Proud RecordsSeattle-based band Walking Papers, featuring Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist Duff McKagan and Mad Season/ Screaming Trees drummer Barrett Martin, have announced that their sophomore album, WP2, will be released on January 19.Īlong with McKagan and Martin, Walking Papers also features Jefferson Angell and Benjamin Anderson of the band The Missionary Position.
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