In the Land of Lost Monsters
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In the Land of Lost Monsters is an EP by Gatsbys American Dream
released in 2004. After their second release Ribbons and Sugar
, the band grew rapidly in popularity with their fans, but not with record labels. This EP was essentially in response to the hounding they received from record labels after their second release, to write more conventional songs with a verse-chorus-verse structure.
"The Dragon of Pendor" is a reference to Ursula K. Le Guin
's novel A Wizard of Earthsea
.
Along with the album, guitarist Bobby Darling wrote a letter addressing their fans' initial confusion over the EP's content and the reaction their music received from many in the music business:
Gatsbys American Dream
Gatsbys American Dream is a Seattle-based indie rock band. Since their founding in 2002, they have released four full-length albums and one EP. They have also appeared on several compilations with original songs and covers. Gatsbys American Dream drew their name from F...
released in 2004. After their second release Ribbons and Sugar
Ribbons and Sugar
Gatsbys American Dream released their second album, Ribbons and Sugar, in 2003. As indicated by the title, the album is based loosely around the George Orwell fable Animal Farm.-Album details:...
, the band grew rapidly in popularity with their fans, but not with record labels. This EP was essentially in response to the hounding they received from record labels after their second release, to write more conventional songs with a verse-chorus-verse structure.
"The Dragon of Pendor" is a reference to Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula K. Le Guin
Ursula Kroeber Le Guin is an American author. She has written novels, poetry, children's books, essays, and short stories, notably in fantasy and science fiction...
's novel A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea
A Wizard of Earthsea, first published in 1968, is the first of a series of books written by Ursula K. Le Guin and set in the fantasy world archipelago of Earthsea depicting the adventures of a budding young wizard named Ged...
.
Digital release
In November 2007, the band put the album up for free download on Snakes & Suits, a clothing company and record label. The digital release featured 4 remixed tracks: "Yes, This Is About You," "A Conversation With The Devil," "You Stole My Story," and "The Dragon of Pendor."Along with the album, guitarist Bobby Darling wrote a letter addressing their fans' initial confusion over the EP's content and the reaction their music received from many in the music business:
Track listing
- "Yes, This Is About You"
- "A Conversation with the Devil"
- "I Smell an Agenda"
- "You Stole My Story"
- "Red, Red, Blue"
- "The Badlands"
- "The Dragon of Pendor"
Personnel
- Nic Newsham - vocals
- Bobby Darling - guitar, vocals
- Kirk Huffman - bass, vocals
- Rudy Gajadhar - drums
Credits
- Casey Bates - producer, engineer, additional instrumentation
- Tom Pfaeffle - engineer, mixer
- Emily Driskill - photos
- Melissa Wdowiak - painting
- Bobby Darling - artwork