Failer

Failer is the commercial debut album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards. It was released January 14, 2003 on the independent labels MapleMusic in Canada and Zoë Records in the United States, and features the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates". Rolling Stone declared Edwards one of year's most promising new acts, and Blender said that Failer's songs possessed "an indefinable pull that makes you love the characters they describe." Kathleen Edwards – vocals, acoustic guitar, strings, piano, feedback Peter von Althen – drums, percussion Kevin McCarragher – bass Jim Bryson – electric guitar, banjo, vocals Dave Draves – organ, piano, vibes, feedback Fred Guignon – slide guitar, lap steel, national steel Keith Snider – banjo Joel Anderson – drums, percussion Maury Lafoy – piano Dave Dudley – drums Petr Cancura – baritone, soprano saxophone Tom Thompson – pedal steel Blair Phillips – alto saxophone John Whynot – Mixing