Vitamins (album)
| Vitamins | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | April 17, 2014 | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, Folk rock | |||
| Length | 30:38 | |||
| Music for Dead Birds chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Ptolemaic Terrascope | Positive [1] |
| GoldenPlec | Mixed [2] |
Vitamins is the third studio album by Irish anti-folk band Music for Dead Birds.[3]
Background and release
[edit]The album was recorded in one weekend at Data Studios, County Kerry, with recording engineer Tadgh Healy.[4] The album was released on 17 April 2014 as both a Pay what you want digital download and a limited edition CD run of 100 copies.[5] Lead track The Farmer's Corn was broadcast by 2fm in Ireland[6] and 2SER in Australia.[7] A music video was produced for the track Magic Witch which received national media attention for its dark content.[8]
Reception
[edit]Writing for Ptolemaic Terrascope, Simon Lewis said that "The sudden stop/starts, so beloved of Seattle residents, do sometimes get a little wearing, but it's never less than intriguing listening, and the good songs have their own chutzpah." In a review for GoldenPlec, Danny Kilmartin opined "“Vitamins” does have its moments. Its major flaw, however, is its inconsistency and lack of cohesion."
Track listing
[edit]All songs written by Jimmy Monaghan.
- "Forever Wasted" – 2:24
- "It's Fine" – 3:06
- "Magic Witch" – 2:48
- "The Farmer's Corn" – 5:30
- "Dead Pets" – 3:52
- "Churchbells" – 2:18
- "I Could See It" – 1:43
- "Right Eye Open" – 3:20
- "Penitentiary" – 2:51
- "A Better View" – 2:46
Personnel
[edit]- Jimmy Monaghan – vocals, guitar
- Dónal Walsh - Drums
References
[edit]- ^ "Rumbles August 14". Ptolemaic Terrascope. March 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- ^ "Music for Dead Birds - Vitamins". goldenplec.com. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Vitamins". Musicbrainz. 16 March 2012. Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- ^ "Vitamins: The Recording Of". musicfordeadbirds.eu. 24 November 2014.
- ^ "Ballof Wax 36: Music for Dead Birds - A Better View". ballofwax.org.
- ^ "The Alternative". RTE. 15 December 2014. Event occurs at 1hr34m.
- ^ "Sideways Through Sound June 11, 2014: Imaginational Anthem - 2SER - Real Radio 107.3 FM". Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
- ^ "Watch: Music for Dead Bird's song, Magic Witch". RTE. 6 November 2014.