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Destroy the Robots
EP by
ReleasedAustralia 8 August 2006
Recorded2006
Modern Music Studios, Australia
GenreExperimental, alternative rock, orchestral art rock
Length23:48
LabelModern Music/Sony BMG
ProducerEric Chan and Trash McSweeney
The Red Paintings chronology
Walls
(2005)
Destroy the Robots
(2006)
Feed the Wolf
(2007)

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

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Sputnikmusic[1]
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

  1. "Destroy the Robots" – 3:41
  2. "Pickles" – 3:50
  3. "It Is as It Was" – 5:08
  4. "I'll Sell You Suicide" – 3:07
  5. "Future Less" – 2:46
  6. "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

  1. ^ a b "Destroy the Robots". Sputnikmusic. 2006. Retrieved 29 June 2009.
  2. ^ Mess & Noise Magazine review