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Released | August 26, 2016 | ||
Recorded | 2013–2015 | ||
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Genre | East Coast hip hop | ||
Length | 55:14 | ||
Label | Warner Bros. | ||
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Anything But Words is the debut studio album by Banks & Steelz, a collaborative project between Interpol vocalist Paul Banks and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. It was released August 26, 2016, on Warner Bros. Records. Recording of the album dates back to 2013, with a demo of early material being created two years prior. Anything But Words features guest appearances by other musicians, as well as other Wu-Tang Clan members, and additional production from Ari Levine and Andrew Wyatt, among others. Five singles were released from the album; 'Love and War', featuring Ghostface Killah, 'Giant', 'Speedway Sonora', 'Sword in the Stone', featuring Kool Keith, and 'Anything But Words'.
Background and recording[edit]
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When asked by his manager who he would like to work together with musically, RZA responded with Interpol member Paul Banks. When asked about his choice in a 2013 Rolling Stone interview, RZA stated that Banks 'just has an energy about him' and that 'it [would] be great' if the two were to collaborate.[1] In 2011, during which the duo were not planning on making an album together, a demo of material was created with Banks providing vocals over a beat developed by RZA.[2] The first public mention of the duo's collaborations was made in the same Rolling Stone interview. It was during 2013 that the duo began working on an album together.[1] RZA expected the album to take about a year to finish.[3] During 2014, Banks' main project Interpol recorded a studio album titled El Pintor, which was then released in September of that year.[4][5] The duo wanted to release their material in 2015, but later realized that the material was unfinished.[3]
Release and promotion[edit]
The duo premiered the album's lead single, 'Love and War', featuring fellow Wu-Tang Clan member Ghostface Killah, on the Apple Music radio station Beats 1.[6][7] A video for the song, which pays tribute to a scene from the film Reservoir Dogs, was also released the following day.[8][9] Details for Anything But Words, as well as tour dates, were released on June 9. Also released on that day was the album's second single, 'Giant'.[10][11] 'Speedway Sonora' was released as the album's third single on July 14.[12][13] 'Sword in the Stone', featuring rapper Kool Keith, was released as the album's fourth single on July 28[14] and the album's title track was released as the fifth single on August 12.[15]
Track listing[edit]
All songs produced by Paul Banks and RZA except where noted. Credits adapted from AllMusic.[16]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s)[19] | Length |
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1. | 'Giant' |
| 3:52 | |
2. | 'Ana Electronic' | 3:44 | ||
3. | 'Sword in the Stone' (featuring Kool Keith) |
| Andrew Wyatt | 4:50 |
4. | 'Speedway Sonora' | 4:15 | ||
5. | 'Wild Season' (featuring Florence Welch) |
| 4:26 | |
6. | 'Anything But Words' |
| 4:21 | |
7. | 'Conceal' |
| 3:59 | |
8. | 'Love and War' (featuring Ghostface Killah) | 4:09 | ||
9. | 'Can't Hardly Feel' |
| 4:33 | |
10. | 'One by One' | 4:48 | ||
11. | 'Gonna Make It' |
| 5:46 | |
12. | 'Point of View' (featuring Method Man and Masta Killa) | 6:31 | ||
Total length: | 55:14 |
Charts[edit]
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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UK R&B Albums (OCC)[20] | 18 |
US Billboard 200[21] | 186 |
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[22] | 15 |
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[23] | 11 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[24] | 16 |
Release history[edit]
Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Worldwide | August 26, 2016 | Warner Bros. |
Notes and references[edit]
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References
- ^ abZemler, Emily (October 8, 2013). 'RZA on His New Movies and Recording With Paul Banks'. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Jackson, Reed (June 22, 2016). 'Two Music Geeks: RZA and Paul Banks Explain What the Hell They're Doing with Banks & Steelz'. Noisey. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ abHorowitz, Steven J. (June 9, 2016). 'RZA, Interpol's Paul Banks Talk Meeting in the Middle as Banks and Steelz'. Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^'El Pintor on Matador Records'. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Minsker, Evan; Camp, Zoe (June 5, 2014). 'Interpol Announce New Album El Pintor'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Lowe, Zane (May 19, 2016). 'World First: Banks & Steelz feat. Ghostface Killah – 'Love & War''. Apple Music. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Phillips, Amy (May 18, 2016). 'Interpol's Paul Banks and Wu-Tang's RZA Are Banks and Steelz'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Pearce, Sheldon (May 20, 2016). 'RZA and Interpol's Paul Banks Pay Tribute to Reservoir Dogs in 'Love + War' Video'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Murphy, Sarah (May 20, 2016). 'Banks & Steelz 'Love + War' (ft. Ghostface Killah) (video)'. Exclaim!. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Brodsky, Rachel (June 9, 2016). 'RZA and Paul Banks (Banks & Steelz) to Release Collaborative Album, 'Anything But Words''. Spin. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Bowe, Miles (June 9, 2016). 'Interpol's Paul Banks and RZA announced new LP, share 'Giant''. Fact. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^Lozano, Kevin (July 14, 2016). 'RZA and Interpol's Paul Banks Share New Song 'Speedway Sonora': Listen'. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^Trewn, Pranav (July 14, 2016). 'Banks & Steelz – 'Speedway Sonora''. Stereogum. Retrieved July 24, 2016.
- ^Madden, Sidney (July 28, 2016). 'Banks & Steelz Premiere 'Sword in the Stone' Featuring Kool Keith'. XXL. Retrieved August 3, 2016.
- ^Brodsky, Rachel (August 12, 2016). 'Banks & Steelz Share Album Title Track, 'Anything But Words''. Spin. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
- ^'Anything but Words – Banks & Steelz'. AllMusic. Retrieved August 26, 2016.
- ^'Anything But Words by Banks & Steelz'. iTunes U.S. Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^'Banks & Steelz (Paul Banks and RZA) – Anything But Words (2xLP)'. Fatbeats. Retrieved July 6, 2016.
- ^Anything But Words (album liner notes). Banks & Steelz. Warner Bros. Records. 2016.CS1 maint: others (link)
- ^'Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40'. Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
- ^'Banks & Steelz Chart History (Billboard 200)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^'Banks & Steelz Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^'Banks & Steelz Chart History (Top Rap Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
- ^'Banks & Steelz Chart History (Top Rock Albums)'. Billboard. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
External links[edit]
- Anything But Words at Discogs
I stay alone, skipped a stone, from the known to the unknownFeeding fires, spinning tyres, getting evenAnd for a while, I made you smile, saw the voodoo in you childGirl, you know you are the reasonIt's been a wild seasonSeems I made it this far(It's been a wild season)Seems I made it this far(It's been a wild season)You asked me how did I get homeWhere'd you get those bruises from?You left your shoes, can't find your phoneYou didn't sleep here on your ownWhat did you do? Where did you go?Truth is I don't really knowOh, is this love? It's not enoughJust one sip and I can't stopI'm too far out, too far to reachFrom below you call to meDon't get too close, I'm flying highI feel too beautiful to dieLet me tear, oh I don't careSee the horror in your stareWatch me spin, oh watch me runWatch me burn up in the sun.