On Avery Island

On Avery Island is the debut album of Neutral Milk Hotel. All songs written by Jeff Mangum except where noted. Horn arrangements by Robert Schneider. The title refers to Avery Island, a salt dome island in southern Louisiana, the band's home state. Avery Island is the headquarters of the McIlhenny Company, makers of Tabasco sauce. The UK version of this CD has two more tracks: "Everything Is" and "Snow Song Pt. 1," both of which are taken from the "Everything Is" single, reportedly without Jeff Mangum's permission. On the vinyl LP, "Pree-Sisters Swallowing a Donkey's Eye" is 3:28 long. The UK version also has a different cover, with artwork by Jill Carnes of Thimble Circus. Track 12 features Merisa Bissinger, Hilarie Sidney, Zachary...