Slideling Explained

Slideling is the third solo album by British singer-songwriter Ian McCulloch and was released in 2003. The album features guest appearances by Coldplay singer Chris Martin,^[1] who provides backing vocals and piano on "Sliding" as well as piano on "Arthur"; Coldplay lead guitarist Jonny Buckland, who plays guitar on "Sliding" and "Arthur"; and actor John Simm, who plays guitar on "Sliding".

Track listing

1. "Love in Veins" – 3:25
2. "Playgrounds and City Parks" – 3:17
3. "Sliding" – 3:37
4. "Baby Hold On" – 3:52
5. "Arthur" – 3:39
6. "Seasons" – 4:10
7. "Another Train" – 3:58
8. "High Wires" – 4:14
9. "She Sings (All My Life)" – 3:12
10. "Kansas" – 4:41
11. "Stake Your Claim" – 4:05

Personnel

• Ian McCulloch – vocals, rhythm guitar, record producer
• Peter Byrne – lead guitar
• Peter Wilkinson – bass, backing vocals
• Ceri James – piano, keyboards
• Simon Finley – drums
• Ian Bracken – cello
• Barriemore Barlow – percussion
• Malcolm Johnston – viola
• Kate Evans – violin
• Martin Richardson – violin
• Chris Martin – backing vocals ("Sliding" and "Arthur"), piano ("Arthur")
• John Simm – electric guitar ("Sliding")
• Jonny Buckland – electric guitar ("Sliding" and "Arthur")
• Cenzo Townshend – producer, engineer, mixing
• Kevin Metcalfe – mastering
• Tom Stanley – Pro Tools

Notes and References

1. Web site: January 2003 . Happy 2003 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20230125134429/https://vivacoldplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/ezine7.pdf . 25 January 2023 . 25 January 2023 . Coldplay E-Zine.