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- Date Released: February 28, 2006
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: Deep Elm / IODA
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Recorded over the course of three years, slowly built upon original guitar and voice tracks that singer/songwriter Jim Vallet (formerly of minor alt-rockers Head Candy) recorded in his Iowa apartment's living room, Woke Up Early the Day I Died has the slightly airless feel of a much-overdubbed home recording. This actually suits the somewhat depressive vibe of Vallet's lyrics and his low-key melodies; Woke Up Early the Day I Died compares favorably to contemporaries ranging from Low (especially on the hushed, hypnotic "Here at the End") through Architecture in Helsinki to Broken Social Scene. A particular highlight is the propulsive "Happy," which has a jangle-edged nervous tension akin to the New Zealand indie bands of the '80s, whether that's what Vallet intended or not. Apparently, Track a Tiger has mutated into a proper band with a full-time lineup since the recording of this EP; perhaps its homemade charm will survive a more traditional recording style.
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| 01. |  |
Glad To Be Scattered |
3:53 |
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| 02. | |
Sound As Ever |
4:59 |
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| 03. | |
Seashaken Heart |
3:17 |
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Happy |
3:13 |
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| 05. | |
Here At The End |
4:56 |
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| 06. | |
I Don't Understand These Machines |
3:37 |
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| 07. | |
It's Pretty Hard To Go Home (After Something Like That) |
3:24 |
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| 08. | |
Flood |
3:02 |
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| 09. | |
With Stars Down |
2:17 |
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09 Total Tracks, 32:38 Total Length
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Credits
- Paul Oldham - Engineer // Paul Oldham - Mixing // Pat "B. Patric" Stolley - Mastering // Pat "B. Patric" Stolley - Mixing // Jim Vallet - Programming // Jim Vallet - Sound Effects // Jim Vallet - Vocals // Jim Vallet - Multi Instruments // Jim Vallet - Engineer // Jim Viner - Drums // Ben Olson - Design // Anna Steinhoff - Cello
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