Cursive: The Ugly Organ

Copy at Case Memorial Library
Contents: The ugly organist — Some red handed sleight of hand — Art is hard — The recluse — Herald! Frankenstein — Butcher the song — Driftwood: a fairy tale — A gentleman caller — Harold Weathervein — Bloody murderer — Sierra — Staying alive; plus live video performances of "The Martyr," "Sink to the Beat," "Art is Hard," and "Gentleman Caller."
Personnel: Cursive: Gretta Cohn, cello; Tim Kasher, vocals, guitar, organ; Matt Maginn, bass; Clint Schnase, drums, percussion; Ted Stevens, guitar, vocals; additional musicians (Chris Acker, Jenny Lewis, Mike Mogis); and the Staying Alive Choir.
Pat Ferrucci wrote in Play: "While we absolutely love this Omaha band's latest disc, Happy Hollow, we truly can't get enough of "The Ugly Organ[ist?]," the title track of Cursive's 2003 record. This cello-charged punk tune never gets old. It's an anthemic tune that finds singer Tim Kasher screaming about the record industry. Once you hear this, you'll listen again, which means it's a great way to end a mix" ("Making a Mix: The Not Brooklyn Edition," 4/23/08, p. 26).