5 Facts About the Recording of Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven

The album was recorded at Chemical Sound Studios in Toronto. The sessions took place in February 2000.

The studio was chosen for its unique analog equipment and live room sound. This gave the album its raw, expansive texture.

The band recorded the album live off the floor with minimal overdubs. This approach captured the energy of their performances.

The recording process took about two weeks. This was a short timeframe for such a dense, complex album.

The studio’s vintage tape machines and mixing console were key to the album’s warm, saturated sound. This analog character became a signature of the record.