Destroy the Robots
Appearance
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Recorded | 2006 Modern Music Studios, Australia | |||
Genre | Experimental, alternative rock, orchestral art rock | |||
Length | 23:48 | |||
Label | Modern Music/Sony BMG | |||
Producer | Eric Chan and Trash McSweeney | |||
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Destroy the Robots is the sixth release and fifth EP by the Brisbane band The Red Paintings. The album was engineered by Stuart Niven, mixed by David Leonard and mastered by Matthew Grey. The album achieved some commercial success in Australia and was well received by critics. The single "Pickles" made its ARIA debut at #86 and Air Chart debut at #3.
Critical response
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Mess & Noise Magazine | (Positive)[2] |
The EP received positive reviews from Australian media, including Sputnikmusic reviewer G_Mac07, who dubbed the EP a "superb release".[1]
Track listing
- "Destroy the Robots" – 3:41
- "Pickles" – 3:50
- "It Is as It Was" – 5:08
- "I'll Sell You Suicide" – 3:07
- "Future Less" – 2:46
- "Destroy the Humans" – 5:16
Personnel
- Trash McSweeney – guitar, vocals, synth and bass
- Ellen Stancombe – violin, backing vocals
- Wayne Jennings – cello, backing vocals
- Amanda Holmes – bass
- Andy Davis – drums
- Shenzo Gregorio – mandolin
Notes
- ^ a b "Destroy the Robots". Sputnikmusic. 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
- ^ Mess & Noise Magazine review