Immolation Tape

Immolation Tape
EP by
Gang of Youths
Released20 May 2022
RecordedMarch 2022
StudioSirius XM
United States
Genre
Length18:05
LabelMosy Recordings
ProducerGang of Youths
Gang of Youths chronology
Angel in Realtime
(2022) 		Immolation Tape
(2022) 		Triple J Like a Version Sessions
(2022)
Singles from Immolation Tape
  1. "Shot in the Arm"
    Released: 10 March 2022[1]

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).[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.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."In the Wake of Your Leave – Alternate"
3:58
2."Forbearance – Alternate"
  • Le'aupepe
  • Berzestowski
  • Kim
  • Dunn
  • Hobden
5:02
3."Spirit Boy – Alternate"
  • Le'aupepe
  • Berzestowski
  • Kim
  • Dunn
  • Hobden
  • Shane Mclean
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

References

  1. ^ a b 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Jade (20 May 2022). "Gang of Youths make 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' debut". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Moore, Sam (14 July 2022). "Gang Of Youths talk 'Angel In Realtime', covering Wilco and Mad Cool Festival 2022". NME. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Gang of Youths share the 'immolation tape' EP". TotalNtertainment. 20 May 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  8. ^ "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.