Thanks for the Ether

Thanks for the Ether
Studio album by Rasputina
Released	August 6, 1996
Recorded	Sear Sound recording studio, (New York), Jimmy Boyle's House (Los Angeles, California)[1]
Genre	Alternative rock, cello rock
Length	55:45
Label	Columbia
Producer	Jimmy Boyle, Melora Creager
Rasputina chronology
Three (3) (promo, 1994) Thanks for the Ether (1996) Three Lil' Nothin's (promo, 1996)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[2]

Thanks for the Ether is the debut studio album of Rasputina, released on August 6, 1996, on Columbia Records. Recording sessions took place at Sear Sound Recording Studio as well as Jimmy Boyle's House. Production was handled by Jimmy Boyle and Melora Creager. The album did not chart in any country and it did not sell many copies. It contains a quirky and eclectic collection of songs and spoken-word narration. It is also known for introducing the band's pioneering use of distortion effects pedals on their cellos, single-handedly launching the underground genre known as cello rock. Upon its release, Thanks for the Ether has received very high ratings, including a four and a half out of five star rating from Allmusic.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Melora Creager (except where noted). 

Personnel

• Melora Creager – Cello, Vocals, Producer, Art Direction
• Julia Kent – Cello
• Carpella Parvo – Cello
• Norm Block – Drums
• Tracy Boychuk – Art Direction
• Jimmy Boyle – Executive Producer, Producer
• Michael Brauer – Mixing
• Greg Calbi – Mastering
• Greg Gordon – Engineer
• Melanie Safka – Composer
• Dave Shiffman – Engineer

Sleeve art

The art in the sleeve of the album is by Melora Creager, the main singer and cellist of Rasputina.

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