Killed My Parents and Hit the Road
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The Twilight Sad Killed My Parents and Hit the Road is a limited edition compilation album by Scottish
indie rock
band The Twilight Sad
, released by Fat Cat Records
on December 8, 2008. The compilation is composed of live tracks, covers and previously unreleased material, and was made to "help fund their tour with Mogwai
" in late 2008. The compilation was limited to 1,000 copies only, and were only made available at live shows, in independent record shops, and at Fat Cat's official website. The CD will not be repressed, but it was made available digitally
shortly thereafter.
The album artwork and name are homages to the 1990 Sonic Youth
album Goo
. According to vocalist James Graham, the Goo pastiche was the idea of guitarist Andy MacFarlane. Graham commented, "[The Twilight Sad] were playing in America with Mogwai [...] and Thurston Moore
[came] to the gig. So we were thinking 'fuck' and hoping he didn't see the merchandise table. They haven't sued us though. Yet."
The first six tracks were recorded at the ABC in Glasgow
on October 9, 2008. "Untitled #28" and "Untitled #27" were later featured on the band's second studio album, Forget the Night Ahead
, as "The Neighbours Can't Breathe" and "The Room
," respectively.
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad
The Twilight Sad are an indie rock band from Kilsyth, Scotland, comprising James Graham , Andy MacFarlane and Mark Devine . The band are currently signed to Fat Cat Records and have released two full-length albums, as well as several EPs and singles...
, released by Fat Cat Records
Fat Cat Records
Fat Cat Records is an independent label based in Brighton on England’s South Coast. Their output includes electronica, post rock, indie, downtempo, minimal techno, noise and punk-pop...
on December 8, 2008. The compilation is composed of live tracks, covers and previously unreleased material, and was made to "help fund their tour with Mogwai
Mogwai
The word mogwai is the transliteration of the Cantonese word 魔怪 meaning "monster", "evil spirit", "devil" or "demon".-Mogwai/Mogui in Chinese culture:...
" in late 2008. The compilation was limited to 1,000 copies only, and were only made available at live shows, in independent record shops, and at Fat Cat's official website. The CD will not be repressed, but it was made available digitally
Music download
A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment...
shortly thereafter.
The album artwork and name are homages to the 1990 Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth
Sonic Youth is an American alternative rock band from New York City, formed in 1981. The current lineup consists of Thurston Moore , Kim Gordon , Lee Ranaldo , Steve Shelley , and Mark Ibold .In their early career, Sonic Youth was associated with the No Wave art and music scene in New York City...
album Goo
Goo (album)
Goo is the sixth album by the American alternative rock band Sonic Youth, released on June 26, 1990. Goo was the first album released after the band signed to major label Geffen Records.-Background and recording:...
. According to vocalist James Graham, the Goo pastiche was the idea of guitarist Andy MacFarlane. Graham commented, "[The Twilight Sad] were playing in America with Mogwai [...] and Thurston Moore
Thurston Moore
Thurston Joseph Moore is an American musician best known as a singer, songwriter and guitarist of Sonic Youth. He has also participated in many solo and group collaborations outside of Sonic Youth, as well as running the Ecstatic Peace! record label...
[came] to the gig. So we were thinking 'fuck' and hoping he didn't see the merchandise table. They haven't sued us though. Yet."
The first six tracks were recorded at the ABC in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
on October 9, 2008. "Untitled #28" and "Untitled #27" were later featured on the band's second studio album, Forget the Night Ahead
Forget the Night Ahead
Forget the Night Ahead is the second studio album by Scottish indie rock band The Twilight Sad, released by Fat Cat Records on September 22, 2009 in the US, and on 5 October 2009 in the UK. The album was produced by guitarist Andy MacFarlane and recorded and mixed by Paul Savage at Chem19 Studios...
, as "The Neighbours Can't Breathe" and "The Room
The Room (song)
"The Room" is a song by Scottish indie rock band The Twilight Sad. The song was released as the third single from the band's second studio album, Forget the Night Ahead. It was released on April 5, 2010 on Fat Cat Records...
," respectively.
Track listing
Credits
- James Graham – vocals
- Andy MacFarlane – guitar, noise, mixing ("The Weath-er Is Bad")
- Craig Orzel – bass
- Mark Devine – drums
- Martin "Dok" Doherty – keyboards (tracks 1-6)
- Iain CookIain CookIain Cook was the lead guitarist of now disbanded Scottish band Aereogramme, and is currently a member of The Unwinding Hours. He is a composer and producer, working and living in Glasgow, Scotland...
– mixing, mastering - Andreas Jonsson – recording (tracks 1-6)
- Peter KatisPeter KatisPeter Katis is an American record producer, engineer, mixer and musician.Working primarily out of his own residential studio in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Katis is best known for producing alternative and indie rock bands, especially for Fat Cat Records.-Biography:Katis attended New Canaan Country...
– recording, mixing ("I Was Hoping Winter Was Over")