Corpses in their Mouths
Encyclopedia
"Corpses in Their Mouths" (aka "Corpses") is a song written by The Stone Roses
frontman Ian Brown
and guitarist Aziz Ibrahim
. It was issued as the second single
to be taken from Brown's debut album Unfinished Monkey Business
in April 1998 and managed to reach #14 on the UK Singles Chart
. The song features backing vocals
by Noel Gallagher
of Oasis
.
"Corpses in Their Mouths" is featured in the 1999 Shane Meadows
film A Room for Romeo Brass
.
CD Single
7" Gatefold Vinyl and Cassette
The Stone Roses
The Stone Roses are an English alternative rock band formed in Manchester in 1983. They were one of the pioneering groups of the Madchester movement that was active during the late 1980s and early 1990s...
frontman Ian Brown
Ian Brown
Ian George Brown is an English musician, best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Stone Roses, which broke up in 1996 but are confirmed to reunite in 2012. Since the break-up of the Stone Roses he has pursued a solo career...
and guitarist Aziz Ibrahim
Aziz Ibrahim
Aziz Ibrahim is a British musician. He was born in Longsight, Manchester to Pakistani parents. He is best known for his work as guitarist with Simply Red, The Stone Roses and their former vocalist Ian Brown in whose support band he regularly performs – both in the studio and live...
. It was issued as the second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
to be taken from Brown's debut album Unfinished Monkey Business
Unfinished Monkey Business
Unfinished Monkey Business is the debut solo album by Ian Brown released in February 1998 via Polydor Records. The album was self-financed and produced by Brown, and was his first album release since the break-up of The Stone Roses in October 1996...
in April 1998 and managed to reach #14 on the UK Singles Chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. The song features backing vocals
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
by Noel Gallagher
Noel Gallagher
Noel Thomas David Gallagher is an English musician and singer-songwriter, formerly the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and principal songwriter of the English rock band Oasis. He is currently fronting his solo project, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.Raised in Burnage, Manchester with his...
of Oasis
Oasis (band)
Oasis were an English rock band formed in Manchester in 1991. Originally known as The Rain, the group was formed by Liam Gallagher , Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs , Paul "Guigsy" McGuigan and Tony McCarroll , who were soon joined by Liam's older brother Noel Gallagher...
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"Corpses in Their Mouths" is featured in the 1999 Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows
Shane Meadows is an English film director, screenwriter, occasional actor and BAFTA winner.-Background:Meadows grew up in the Westlands Road area of Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. His father was a long distance lorry driver and his mother worked in a fish and chip shop...
film A Room for Romeo Brass
A Room for Romeo Brass
A Room for Romeo Brass is a 1999 comedy drama film directed and written by Shane Meadows. It was co-written by frequent Meadows collaborator Paul Fraser....
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Track listing
1-Track Promo CD- "Corpses" – 4:09
CD Single
- "Corpses" – 4:14
- "Jesus on the Move" – 4:31
- "Lions [With Denise]" – 4:37
- Track 3 is shortened version of the same track from Unfinished Monkey Business, it doesn't feature Ian Brown's vocals.
7" Gatefold Vinyl and Cassette
- "Corpses" – 4:14
- "Jesus on the Move" – 4:31
- "Come Again [Part 1]" – 3:49
- Part 2 of track 3 can be found on the Can't See Me single.