The Download EP
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The Download EP is the debut self-recorded EP
by Innerpartysystem
, first released on January 6, 2007 as "The Takeover". A later version was released on July 1, 2007 through the Stolen Transmission
label under "Innerpartysystem". The final EP contains six tracks, most of which were made by Patrick Nissley alone, the tracks include earlier versions of "Don't Stop" and "Heart of Fire" both of which are found on the band's debut self-titled album Innerpartysystem
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. After the band was signed, a final version was released which contains new album art and two new tracks, "Lovers Dancing (Remix)" and "Don't Stop" as well as a mastered version of "Night is Alive". The EP was only released in the United States.
Innerpartysystem
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
by Innerpartysystem
InnerPartySystem
Innerpartysystem is an American electronic rock band. The group consists of Patrick Nissley, Jared Piccone and Kris Barman. The band is also well known for their live performance lighting largely by Andrew Nissley and videos directed by Stephen Penta....
, first released on January 6, 2007 as "The Takeover". A later version was released on July 1, 2007 through the Stolen Transmission
Stolen Transmission
Stolen Transmission was an American independent record label founded in 2005 by Sarah Lewitinn and Rob Stevenson. They have released albums from well-known artists such as Innerpartysystem, Monty Are I, and Schoolyard Heroes.-History:...
label under "Innerpartysystem". The final EP contains six tracks, most of which were made by Patrick Nissley alone, the tracks include earlier versions of "Don't Stop" and "Heart of Fire" both of which are found on the band's debut self-titled album Innerpartysystem
Innerpartysystem (album)
- Bonus tracks :Bonus tracks are available through most online digital music stores via download. "Night Is Alive" first appeared on the band's EP.-Bonus UK / Best Buy DVD:...
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Versions
The EP was first released shortly before the band changed their name from "The Takeover" and contained four tracks. The EP remained the same after the band changed their name to "Innerpartysystem", except with a name change to the EP's details, this version can still be found on the US iTunes StoreITunes Store
The iTunes Store is a software-based online digital media store operated by Apple. Opening as the iTunes Music Store on April 28, 2003, with over 200,000 items to purchase, it is, as of April 2008, the number-one music vendor in the United States...
. After the band was signed, a final version was released which contains new album art and two new tracks, "Lovers Dancing (Remix)" and "Don't Stop" as well as a mastered version of "Night is Alive". The EP was only released in the United States.
Track listing
Personnel
The Takeover- Patrick Nissley - vocals
- Jared Piccone - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, backing vocals - Kris Barman - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, backing vocals - Jesse Cronan - synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, samplingSampling (music)In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
, backing vocals - Eric Firsching - Bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
Innerpartysystem
- Patrick Nissley - vocals
- Jared Piccone - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, backing vocals - Kris Barman - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, backing vocals - Jesse Cronan - synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
, samplingSampling (music)In music, sampling is the act of taking a portion, or sample, of one sound recording and reusing it as an instrument or a different sound recording of a song or piece. Sampling was originally developed by experimental musicians working with musique concrète and electroacoustic music, who physically...
, backing vocals