| Artist | Gang of Youths |
|---|---|
| Cover | ImmolationTape.jpg |
| Released | 20 May 2022 |
| Recorded | March 2022 |
| Studio | Sirius XM United States |
| Genre | Indie folk · baroque pop |
| Label | Mosy Recordings |
| Producer | Gang of Youths |
| Prev year | 2022 |
| Year | 2022 |
| Next year | 2022 |
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.
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).[1] On 10 March, the band released their cover of Wilco's "Shot in the Arm" as part of the session.[2]
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.
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 (20 May 2022). "Gang Of Youths remake 'Angel In Realtime' songs, cover Wilco on surprise EP 'Immolation Tape'". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Kennedy, Jade (20 May 2022). "Gang of Youths make 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' debut". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Bruce, Dave (22 May 2022). "Gang Of Youths share the new EP Immolation Tape recorded for Sirius XM's Spectrum Sessions". Amnplify. Retrieved 2022-11-24.
- ^ Pinkerton, Bradley (9 September 2022). "Bradley Pinkerton on Instagram: "Cover art for @gangofyouths EP 'immolation tape' released earlier this year 🌱"". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
- ^ Moore, Sam (14 July 2022). "Gang Of Youths talk 'Angel In Realtime', covering Wilco and Mad Cool Festival 2022". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "Gang of Youths share the 'immolation tape' EP". TotalNtertainment. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-23.
- ^ "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 2022-11-24.