Loft by Young Fresh Fellows
To celebrate the legendary Young Fresh Fellows' 40th anniversary remix/re-release of their first album The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest, the band took one day off their hectic touring schedule to head to Wilco's The Loft studio in Chicago. The band got GRAMMY-Award winner Tom Schick behind the boards, cut 11 brand new songs, and later added some legendary friends across the album, including Neko Case (sings lead on "Destination"), John Stirratt of Wilco (harmony vocals), Morgan Fisher of Mott the Hoople (keyboards), Jonathan Segel of Camper Van Beethoven (violin), Jenny Conlee of The Decemberists (accordion, harmony vocals), Mark Greenberg of Eleventh Dream Day (vibraphone), Peter Buck of R.E.M. (12-string guitar), and Dave "Max" Crawford of Poi Dog Pondering (trumpet). This fully realized version, 𝘓𝘰𝘧𝘵, has never been released before, and the cover is a faded/fated tie-in with 40th anniversary of YFF's second LP Topsy Turvy, released November 1985.
Tracklist
| 1. | Overture | |
| 2. | I’m a Prison | 2:35 |
| 3. | Killing Time in Union Square | |
| 4. | Three Gasconading Saints | |
| 5. | Before the Deluge | |
| 6. | Death Becomes Us | |
| 7. | Entr’acte | |
| 8. | Books Don’t Burn Twice | |
| 9. | Destination (feat. Neko Case) | 2:23 |
| 10. | Whispering Hole | |
| 11. | 1987 | |
| 12. | Harpoon in the Hay | |
| 13. | Exit Music/The Theme | |
Videos
Credits
YOUNG FRESH FELLOWS: Kurt Bloch, Scott McCaughey, John Perrin, Jim Sangster
with Jonathan Segel, Neko Case, Morgan Fisher, Jenny Conlee-Drizos, John Stirratt, Steve Berlin, Peter Buck, Mark Greenberg, Dave “Max” Crawford and Joey Adragna
Basic tracks recorded by Tom Schick at The Loft, Chicago, IL, June 24, 2025.
Assistant engineer: Mark Greenberg
Additional recording by Scott in his Dungeon of Horror in Portland, Or; as well as associated bits from aforementioned Kurt, Mark, Steve, Morgan, Jonathan, Dave, Joe…the list goes on…
Mixed by Kurt except a few by Scott and you can decide which
All songs by Scott McCaughey (MacNor Music, BMI, adm. BMG)
Front cover is/was Scott, layout by Kurt (for Sir Wm. deShs)
License
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Seattle’s Young Fresh Fellows have been slinging clever, hook-packed rock since the ’80s, blending garage grit, pop smarts, and a wry sense of humor. Led by Scott McCaughey, the band’s ragged charm and sharp songwriting have made them cult heroes. It's an enduring reminder that rock ’n’ roll works best when it’s loose, loud, and laughing at itself.