In the end, "The Stage Names" is yet another fantastic album from Okkervil River. I had my doubts that the band would be able to top 's "Black Sheep Boy," but I can say with no doubt that this one tops it in almost every way. It's energetic moments are more powerful, and it's soft, reflective songs /5(41).

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Sep 03,  · In the end, "The Stage Names" is yet another fantastic album from Okkervil River. I had my doubts that the band would be able to top 's "Black Sheep Boy," but I can say with no doubt that this one tops it in almost every way. It's energetic moments are more powerful, and it's soft, reflective songs are more poignant/5(35).

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It's not all winsome ballads about backstage passes and gutter bound writers though, as Sheff and company open up the full sneer on "Unless It's Kicks," "You Can't Hold the Hand of a Rock and Roll Man" and "A Hand to Take Hold of the Scene," making Stage Names less of a metaphor for the cinematic lives we wish we could have and more of a.

The Stage Names Okkervil River. Released August 7, The Stage Names Tracklist. 1. Our Life Is Not A Movie Or Maybe Lyrics. 2. Unless It's Kicks Lyrics. 3. A Hand to Take.

The Stage Names is the fourth full-length studio album by American indie rock band Okkervil River, released on August 7, The album was recorded in Austin, Texas, with longtime Okkervil producer Brian Beattie, and with mixing from Spoon drummer and producer Jim Eno. Like other Okkervil River albums, the accompanying artwork is the work of artist William Schaff. The cover refers to a line from .