Hidden Vagenda (CD - 2004)

Personnel: Kimya Dawson (vocals, whistling, guitar, flute, percussion); Jason Carmer (vocals, whistling); André Herman Düne (vocals, guitar, clarinet); Toby Goodshank (vocals, guitar); David-Ivar Herman Düne (vocals, ukulele); Madigan Shive (vocals, cello); Regina Spektor (vocals, piano); Anders Griffen (vocals, drums); Angela Carlucci, Akida Dawson, Danny Kelly, Sam Jayne, Beatrice Mapsey Johnson, Clint Asay, Josh, Jon LaPierre, Jack Lewis, Jason Trachtenburg, Paleface, Arion Salazar, Stephan Jenkins, Major Matt Mason USA, Steven Mertens, Jim Andralis (vocals); Joe Gore (guitar, toy piano); Scott Loving (guitar); Luci Baines (saxophone); Brian "Brain" Mantia (drums, gong, chimes); Néman Herman Dune (drums).

Audio Mixers: Arion Salazar; Jason Carmer; Kimya Dawson.

Recording information: Audiology Centre, Moseley, England; Mains D'Oeuvres, St. Oven, France; Olive Juice Music, New York, NY.

Arranger: Grandmaster Gareth.

The playful, sweet, and unaffected songwriting style that Kimya Dawson has been displaying since her time in the Moldy Peaches is in evidence on this 2004 release, but some of the songs have taken a slightly more political turn. But the politics never weighs down the poignancy, and the catchy melodies flourish no matter what the subject matter. minimize