Austere (song)

"Austere" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable. It was originally released in August 2008 on 7" vinyl on the Another Music=Another Kitchen label. The song and band gained much exposure when YouTube removed a fan-made music video. An official video was put together featuring the band playing pass the parcel. The single was re-released for their debut album The Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.

"Austere"
2009 cover
Single by The Joy Formidable
from the EP A Balloon Called Moaning and the album The Big Roar
Released18 August 2008
10 January 2011
Recorded2008 (2008)
GenreAlternative rock, shoegazing
Length3:15
LabelAtlantic Records, Another Music=Another Kitchen
Songwriter(s)The Joy Formidable
Producer(s)The Joy Formidable
The Joy Formidable singles chronology
"Austere"
(2008)
"Cradle"
(2009)

In a short review of the track The Times described it as "dreamy indie pop",[1] and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's Skins.[2]

Track listing

Original
  1. Austere
Re-release
  1. Austere
  2. Austere (Oh Matt Thomas Bamalam Remix)

Personnel

2009 version
  • Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
  • Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
  • Justin Stahley - Drums
2011 version
  • Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
  • Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
  • Matt Thomas - Drums

References

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