West (Mark Eitzel album)

West is the fourth solo album by the American Music Club singer/songwriter Mark Eitzel, released by Warner Bros. Records in 1997. It includes songs co-written and produced by the R.E.M. guitarist Peter Buck from October 15 to October 17, 1996.

Critical reception
The Chicago Tribune wrote that "with Buck producing and co-writing West, Eitzel has never been part of such an overtly inviting pop album."

Track listing
All songs written by Buck and Eitzel, except where noted:
 * 1) "If You Have to Ask" – 4:20
 * 2) "Free of Harm" – 3:21
 * 3) "Helium" – 5:25
 * 4) "Stunned & Frozen" – 5:10
 * 5) "Then It Really Happens" – 4:28
 * 6) "In Your Life" – 4:04
 * 7) "Lower Eastside Tourist" – 3:49
 * 8) "Three Inches of Wall" – 4:48
 * 9) "Move Myself Ahead" – 3:35
 * 10) "Old Photographs" – 5:22
 * 11) "Fresh Screwdriver" – 3:59
 * 12) "Live or Die" (Eitzel) – 5:14

Personnel

 * Mark Eitzel – vocals, guitar on "Live or Die", string arrangements on "If You Have to Ask"
 * Steve Berlin – fuzz bass on "Old Photographs", piano on "Helium"
 * Peter Buck – guitar, bass guitar on "Live or Die"
 * Bruce Kaphan – string arrangements on "If You Have to Ask"
 * Barrett Martin – drums, acoustic bass guitar, bass marimba, vibes, tablas, conga, tambourine
 * Scott McCaughey – electric bass, organ, piano, slide guitar
 * Mike McCready – guitar on "Fresh Screwdriver"
 * Skerik – vibraphone, organ, baritone saxophone