Ezra Holbrook Sympathy For Toys And Puppets
© 2000 Songs For Thomas

Here lies thee first solo release by acclaimed Portland singer/songwriter Ezra Holbrook. Included is 11 tracks in one convient zip file. Several notable musicians make their appearance on this album: Gary Jules (guitars), Jim Keltner (session drummer for John Lennon, Elvis Costello and more), John Nau (keyboards), Tommy Walters (bass), Dave Tull (drums), Bones Caragol (guitars), Eva & Erin Wyatt (backing vocals) and Jerry Rush (trumpet). The production on this album is very high quality being recorded at several notable Los Angeles studios including Sound CIty, NRG and Grandmaster Studios. Originally intended as a Capitol Records release, the disc was put on hold but finished by Ezra around 1999 using Falcon Studios in portland and the help of producer Sean Norton. The title is a nod towards Ezra's treatment by his music label and the business in general.

Track Listing
1 Plain Jane
2 Dear Juliet
3 What Will I Do When You're Gone
4 The World's Kite
5 Sympathy For Toys and Puppets
6 Untitled
7 Necessary Now
8 Prometheus
9 Bring You Down
10 Frank Downtown
11 Someone You Could Love