Monday, May 27, 2013

2004 - "Mostly First Takes..."


This was out first venture into the recording studio, since Brian & I decided to reform as a two-piece. It was mostly thought to be something that we could use as a tool for booking further gigs. But it was also a way for us to make something for ourselves. Something as a record of our time spent together as musicians. This one has the same five songs as "Oceans And Oilwells," plus one more original track. Listen, share, tap your feet & download. Thanx!

1) Trolley -  Lyrics by Mike Stimler & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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2) Play - Lyrics by Brian Tiller & Paul Griffis, Music by 2LO
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3) Too Pure  - Originally preformed by Sebadoh, written by Lou Barlow
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4) Butterfly - Lyrics by Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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5) Never Had A Soul - Lyrics by Mike Stimler & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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6) Sunday - Lyrics by Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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Recorded at Media Kitchen, Gardena CA
Engineered by Bob @ Media Kitchen
Produced by Bob, Brian Tiller & Paul Griffis
Design & Layout by Paul Griffis

Friday, May 24, 2013

2006 - "Oceans And Oilwells"


This was our first recording as a newly formed trio. It's essentially a re-recording of Brian & mine's first recording session as a two-piece. We wanted to put those first tracks down again, with a little more meat on their respective bones, by adding John's bass playing. Just like "Equals 3," this had 5 songs total, 4 originals & a cover. This time of Sebadoh. Kick back & a have an earful. Download for keeps, if it's to your liking. We won't mind.

1) Never Had A Soul - Lyrics by Mike Stimler & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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2) Sunday - Lyrics by Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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3) Too Pure  - Originally preformed by Sebadoh, written by Lou Barlow
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4) Butterfly - Lyrics by Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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5) Trolley -  Lyrics by Mike Stimler & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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Recorded at Media Kitchen, Gardena CA
Engineered by Wade @ Mamba Studios
Produced by John Torres
Arrangements by Brian Tiller

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

2009 - "Equals 3"


This was our final trip to the studio. 5 songs total, four originals & a cover of the almighty Johnny Cash. Take a listen & feel free to download.

1)  On The Run - Lyrics by Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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2) Choking On Air - Lyrics by Brian Tiller & Paul Griffis, Music by 2LO
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3) Ring Of Fire - Originally preformed by Johnny Cash, Written by June Carter Cash & Merle Kilgore
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4) Breathe - Lyrics by Paul Griffis & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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5) Trolley - Lyrics by Mike Stimler & Brian Tiller, Music by 2LO
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Front cover photo courtesy of Jason Hambrick
Back cover photo courtesy of Robyn Torres
Design & Layout by Paul Griffis
Recorded at Mamba Studios, Long Beach CA
Engineered by Wade @ Mamba Studios
Produced by Wade, John Torres & Brian Tiller @ Mamba Studios

A Little History & The Reason Why

First off, the history lesson...
The seeds of what would become 2LO, began back in 1994, at an overly trendy club in Brea, CA. Through lies & deceptions, a band called OverView was born. The band was made up of: Mike Stimler on bass, Rob Harlston on vocals, Brian Tiller on lead guitar & myself, Paul Griffis on drums. Two years, & one demo tape later, was all it could last. But with every ending, there is a beginning... After a sabbatical of about 6 months, Brian & I began playing together again. These were sporadic gatherings, at best. But enough to keep the fires burning. Fast forward to 2003, we found  ourselves booking a practice studio to play a light acoustic style rock. One practice later and that plan was shelved. The amp & guitar were plugged back in, new drums were purchased, new tunes were written, and the birth of Two Left Over occurred. Grab your Pepto, because we're gonna skip ahead once again. This time to August 2004. Bassist John Torres joins the band. Two Left Over is now a trio. But obvious contradictions be damned, because the name doesn't change, & we're set and ready to ROCK! About six years down the line, with a total of 3 EPs, we ran outta steam & went our separate ways as musicians. But, the friendships still remain well in tact.

Now, for the why. Well, it's been over 2 years since 2LO called it quits. And MySpace has been pretty much deserted by most people. Not to mention that they changed how they allow artists to post, & share, their music. I just wanted a home, that I had more control over, for the music that I helped create & still have a lot of affection for. I'm proud of the time I spent with this band & felt compelled to put us out there. For those who may have enjoyed our time on the stage & for those who may be discovering us for the first time, I hope you enjoy Two Left Over.

Logo design by Paul Griffis