Nux Vomica is the second album by
The Veils, released on 18 September 2006. It was recorded in
Laurel Canyon (
Los Angeles) and produced by
Nick Launay, during spring of 2006. A far heavier and darker sound characterises Nux Vomica, very different from the indie sound of the previous record. Most notable are "Jesus for the Jugular", "Not Yet", "Pan" and the title track itself, while more accessible numbers are the singles "Advice for Young Mothers to Be" and "One Night on Earth". A distinctive contribution to this new sound was given by the string arrangements of
Jane Scarpantoni, ex member of
The Lounge Lizards and long-time
Lou Reed collaborator.
Track list
All songs written by Finn Andrews, except where noted.