Recording
State Songs originally existed as a short EP that John Linnell released through the Hello Recording Club. The album is notable for its use of the carousel organ, featured in four tracks. Linnell has stated that the organ was used to add variety among the standard human musicians. Two different band organs are featured on the album. The paper rolls for the organ were cut by Bob Stuhmer and adjusted by Linnell.
Linnell used a Gretsch accordion in recording the album.
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