E-Pocalypse!
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E-Pocalypse! is the debut EP released by Welsh pop punk
band Kids In Glass Houses
. The EP was released independently by the band from 9 October 2006 and was sold through their online merchandise store and at shows. The EP is now out of print, having sold its last few copies during Summer 2007.
Aled Phillips has stated that lyrically the EP is quite close to familiar grounds. In an interview about the EP, he has stated that primarily the concepts dealt with involve sex, drugs, betrayal, friendship, and small town life. Also specified is that single "Me Me Me
" is about growing up in a narrow-minded, secular community that is a little too set in its ways; and the unspoken fear of progress; and taking to things that are deemed a little alien or foreign.
The track listing did not include "Telenovela", which was added to the final cut later on in production. The printing on the CD has two mistakes on it also. The first mistakes is the times of the tracks, which displayed them differently to what they actually are. The second mistake is that "Historia" is shown as Track 4, and "Raise Hell" is shown as Track 3, whereas they are the other way around.
Guitar: Aled Rees & Joel Fisher
Bass: Andrew Shay
Drums: Philip Jenkins
Keyboard on "Raise Hell" and "Easy Tiger": Romesh Dodangoda
Shakers & Tambourines on "Me Me Me", "Easy Tiger", "Raise Hell" and "Historia": Romesh Dodangoda
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band Kids In Glass Houses
Kids in Glass Houses
Kids in Glass Houses are a Welsh rock band from Cardiff, and are considered a significant part of the Cardiff music scene. The band's name is inspired by the lyrics "not throwing stones at you anymore" from Glassjaw song "Tip Your Bartender". The band achieved success on the strength of the singles...
. The EP was released independently by the band from 9 October 2006 and was sold through their online merchandise store and at shows. The EP is now out of print, having sold its last few copies during Summer 2007.
Aled Phillips has stated that lyrically the EP is quite close to familiar grounds. In an interview about the EP, he has stated that primarily the concepts dealt with involve sex, drugs, betrayal, friendship, and small town life. Also specified is that single "Me Me Me
Me Me Me (song)
"Me Me Me" is the first single released by Welsh rock band Kids In Glass Houses, and is taken from their first EP E-Pocalypse!.The single was released commercially on 25 June 2007 on 500 numbered and hand-signed 7" singles, a few of which can be found on small independent record sites, or on...
" is about growing up in a narrow-minded, secular community that is a little too set in its ways; and the unspoken fear of progress; and taking to things that are deemed a little alien or foreign.
Track listing
All tracks written by Aled Phillips, Aled Rees, Joel Fisher, Andrew Shay and Philip Jenkins unless otherwise stated. All lyrics by Aled Phillips.- "Telenovela" - 2:50 (Aled Phillips/Earl Phillips/Philip Jenkins)
- "Me Me MeMe Me Me (song)"Me Me Me" is the first single released by Welsh rock band Kids In Glass Houses, and is taken from their first EP E-Pocalypse!.The single was released commercially on 25 June 2007 on 500 numbered and hand-signed 7" singles, a few of which can be found on small independent record sites, or on...
" - 3:19 - "Easy Tiger" - 3:31 (Aled Phillips/Earl Phillips)
- "Raise Hell" - 3:50 (Aled Phillips/Earl Phillips)
- "Historia" - 2:54
Promo track listing
Shortly before its release, a promo of the album was created, that is now quite rare. The track listing is as follows:- "Me Me Me" - 3:30
- "Easy Tiger" - 3:36
- "Historia" - 2:56
- "Raise Hell" - 3:51
The track listing did not include "Telenovela", which was added to the final cut later on in production. The printing on the CD has two mistakes on it also. The first mistakes is the times of the tracks, which displayed them differently to what they actually are. The second mistake is that "Historia" is shown as Track 4, and "Raise Hell" is shown as Track 3, whereas they are the other way around.
Cover art
The cover art for the album, as well as the album sleeve, was designed by vocalist Aled Phillips. The artwork also features the band's trademark flamingo design in places. The artwork also contains a recurring theme of tigers, much like the one shown on the front cover.Credits
Vocals: Aled PhillipsGuitar: Aled Rees & Joel Fisher
Bass: Andrew Shay
Drums: Philip Jenkins
Keyboard on "Raise Hell" and "Easy Tiger": Romesh Dodangoda
Shakers & Tambourines on "Me Me Me", "Easy Tiger", "Raise Hell" and "Historia": Romesh Dodangoda