Release date: November 14, 2025
Alain Johannes is a renowned musician, songwriter, and producer celebrated for his exceptional versatility and innovative sound. He is also known as the quiet force behind Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, and for his collaborations with Mark Lanegan, Chris Cornell, and PJ Harvey, contributing as a composer, producer, and performer. This record presents a selection of tracks Johannes recorded over the years in 2 Meter Sessions, showcasing performances with his band Eleven, as a solo artist, and together with the Dutch band Iron Jinn, offering a powerful glimpse into his rich and dynamic musical journey.
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Alain Johannes (born May 2, 1962, in Santiago, Chile) is a renowned musician, songwriter, and producer known for his exceptional versatility and innovative sound. A founding member of Eleven, he has collaborated with some of rock’s most influential artists, including Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, and PJ Harvey. Johannes is celebrated for his multi-instrumental talent, soulful voice, and distinctive production style that blends raw emotion with sonic experimentation. His solo work, notably Spark and Hum, reflects deep personal storytelling and a lifelong dedication to music as both craft and spiritual expression.
TRACKLIST
All songs are remastered from the original source
| Side A | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning Not To Be | April 21, 1992 |
| 2 | Down | April 21, 1992 |
| 3 | Kaleidoscope | September 25, 2019 |
| 4 | Make God Jealous | September 25, 2019 |
| 5 | Endless Eyes | September 25, 2019 |
| Side B | Song | Session date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reach Out | June 14, 2023 |
| 2 | Making A Cross | June 14, 2023 |
| 3 | Hanging Tree | June 14, 2023 |
SESSION CREDITS
April 21, 1992 | Session # 288
Recording location: NOB JPR 1, Hilversum
Sound Engineer: Herman Geerling
Eleven:
Alain Johannes (vocals/guitar)
Natasha Shneider (vocals/guitar)
Jack Irons (drums)
September 25, 2019 | Session #1.715
Recording location: Hedon, Zwolle
Sound Engineer: Franc van Hoffen
Alain Johannes (vocals/guitar)
June 14, 2023 | Session #1.833
Recording location: Artone Studio, Haarlem
Sound Engineer: Martijn Schouten
Alain Johannes (vocals/guitar)
With Iron Jinn:
Wout Kemkens (guitar)
Oeds Beydals (guitar)
Bob Hogenelst (drums)
Gerben Bielderman (bass)