Immolation Tape
Immolation Tape (stylised in all-lowercase) is the third extended play by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, surprise released on 20 May 2022. It contains re-recorded acoustic versions of three tracks from their preceding third studio album Angel in Realtime, as well as a cover of "Shot in the Arm" by Wilco.
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| Released | 20 May 2022 | |||
| Recorded | March 2022 | |||
| Studio | Sirius XM United States | |||
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| Length | 18:05 | |||
| Label | Mosy Recordings | |||
| Producer | Gang of Youths | |||
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Production and release
The EP was recorded at a Sirius XM studio in March 2022 for the station's Spectrum Sessions program in the United States following the release of their third studio album, Angel in Realtime (February).[2] On 10 March, the band released their cover of Wilco's "Shot in the Arm" as part of the session.[1]
On 20 May, the band performed their song "Forbearance" live on American late night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live.[3] Without any prior announcement, Immolation Tape was released digitally on the same day. In a press release, the band said they "just wanted to chuck it out there for a laugh".[4]
The cover artwork was designed by Melbourne-based graphic director Bradley Pinkerton.[5] In an interview with NME, frontman David Le'aupepe revealed the EP was originally to be titled This Is Fucking SiriusXM, but "it didn’t really work" and "was too on the nose".[6]
Reception
Music publication TotalNtertainment wrote the "stripped back approach" on the EP "provides a fresh warmth and intimacy to these already emotionally charged songs". On the Wilco cover, the writer claims it is "both fresh and respectful to the original".[7]
Track listing
All tracks stylised in all-lowercase.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "In the Wake of Your Leave – Alternate" |
| 3:58 |
| 2. | "Forbearance – Alternate" |
| 5:02 |
| 3. | "Spirit Boy – Alternate" |
| 5:53 |
| 4. | "Shot in the Arm" | 3:10 | |
| Total length: | 18:05 | ||
Personnel
Gang of Youths
- David Le'aupepe – vocals, rhythm guitar, writing
- Donnie Borzestowski – drums, writing
- Jung Kim – keyboards, writing
- Max Dunn – bass guitar, writing
- Tom Hobden – violin, writing
Other musicians
- Richard Woodcraft – engineer
- Nick Etwell – trumpet[8]
References
- Robinson, Ellie (10 March 2022). "Listen to Gang Of Youths' enchanting cover of Wilco's 'A Shot In The Arm'". NME. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- Robinson, Ellie (20 May 2022). "Gang Of Youths remake 'Angel In Realtime' songs, cover Wilco on surprise EP 'Immolation Tape'". NME. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- Kennedy, Jade (20 May 2022). "Gang of Youths make 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' debut". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- Bruce, Dave (22 May 2022). "Gang Of Youths share the new EP Immolation Tape recorded for Sirius XM's Spectrum Sessions". Amnplify. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- Pinkerton, Bradley (9 September 2022). "Bradley Pinkerton on Instagram: "Cover art for @gangofyouths EP 'immolation tape' released earlier this year 🌱"". Instagram. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- Moore, Sam (14 July 2022). "Gang Of Youths talk 'Angel In Realtime', covering Wilco and Mad Cool Festival 2022". NME. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- "Gang of Youths share the 'immolation tape' EP". TotalNtertainment. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
- "gang of youths on Twitter: "We had a really really fun time recording some alternative versions of our songs along with a Wilco cover with our friend Richard Woodcraft and Nick Etwell"". Twitter. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022.