Pools to Bathe In
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| Released | 27 April 2015 | |||
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| Length | 15:18 | |||
| Label | Dirty Hit | |||
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Pools to Bathe In is the debut extended play by the English indie pop act The Japanese House, released on 27 April 2015 through Dirty Hit. All four songs — "Still", "Pools to Bathe In", "Teeth" and "Sister" — were released as singles before the EP's release. The album was produced by The Japanese House alongside The 1975 band members Matty Healy and George Daniel.
Background
[edit]At the time "Still" premiered on BBC Radio 1 with Zane Lowe on 2 March 2015, corresponding with its release as The Japanese House's debut single,[1] very little was known about The Japanese House; specifically, Amber Bain herself. It was dubbed Lowe's "Hottest Record" on the show and Pools to Bathe In was announced for a release date of 27 April.[2]
Promotion
[edit]The EP's third track, "Still", was released a day after its premiere on BBC Radio 1 on SoundCloud as the EP's lead single and The Japanese House's debut single.[3] The title track was released on 25 March as the second single.[4] "Teeth" was released as the third single on 8 April before finishing with "Sister" on 22 April.[5][6]
Musical style
[edit]The EP has been mostly described as electropop, folk and experimental.[7]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Pools to Bathe In" | 4:20 |
| 2. | "Teeth" | 3:56 |
| 3. | "Still" | 3:18 |
| 4. | "Sister" | 3:44 |
| Total length: | 15:18 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Zane Lowe, The Vaccines + The Japanese House". BBC Radio 1. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "The Japanese House - Still". BBC Radio 1. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "Premiere: Listen to the Debut Track from The Japanese House, Fresh From Premiering on Zane Lowe". Noisey. Vice.com. 3 March 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (25 March 2015). "The Japanese House shares new song "Pools To Bathe In" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ Geslani, Michelle (8 April 2015). "The Japanese House premieres new song "Teeth" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (22 April 2015). "The Japanese House reveals atmospheric track "Sister" from upcoming debut EP". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
- ^ "The Japanese House - Pools To Bathe In". Sputnikmusic. 12 May 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
