We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape
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"We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape", is a song by the band Enter Shikari
. The release of the single is the only release of Enter Shikari in 2008. The single was not released on the band's album, Common Dreads
, in 2009, as it was decided by the band that it would be a "go-between" Take to the Skies
and Common Dreads
.
The song was originally demoed by the band in 2006. The reason of the re-recording was because of many requests from fans to have this song re-recorded. It is also noted that it became popular amongst fans due to P2P
and File sharing
sites.
The single was released digitally on November 2, 2008, with the physical formats to be released on November 3, 2008. All physical formats are limited to 1000 copies.
and Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour
. The video can be viewed here
Enter Shikari
Enter Shikari are a British band, that combine post-hardcore with elements of various electronic genres, formed in 2003 in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The band is named after a boat belonging to Roughton "Rou" Reynolds' uncle, and a character in a play which he wrote before forming the band, both of...
. The release of the single is the only release of Enter Shikari in 2008. The single was not released on the band's album, Common Dreads
Common Dreads
Common Dreads is the second studio album by Enter Shikari released on June 15, 2009 and June 16 in the US. Recording of the album began in September 2008 and ended in late February 2009. The album was produced and mixed by Andy Gray at Arreton Manor...
, in 2009, as it was decided by the band that it would be a "go-between" Take to the Skies
Take to the Skies
Take to the Skies is the debut studio album by Enter Shikari. On March 25, 2007, it reached #4 in the Official UK Album Chart selling 28,000 copies in its first week. It has been released as a standard CD, a limited CD + DVD edition and a double LP version with an embossed gate fold sleeve...
and Common Dreads
Common Dreads
Common Dreads is the second studio album by Enter Shikari released on June 15, 2009 and June 16 in the US. Recording of the album began in September 2008 and ended in late February 2009. The album was produced and mixed by Andy Gray at Arreton Manor...
.
The song was originally demoed by the band in 2006. The reason of the re-recording was because of many requests from fans to have this song re-recorded. It is also noted that it became popular amongst fans due to P2P
Peer-to-peer
Peer-to-peer computing or networking is a distributed application architecture that partitions tasks or workloads among peers. Peers are equally privileged, equipotent participants in the application...
and File sharing
File sharing
File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia , documents, or electronic books. It may be implemented through a variety of ways...
sites.
The single was released digitally on November 2, 2008, with the physical formats to be released on November 3, 2008. All physical formats are limited to 1000 copies.
Music video
The music video features the band performing the song wrapped up in tinfoil suits. The video was shot on location in The 'Low, St Albans (the back of Chris Batten's house) and was directed by Alex Smith who also directed the video for Jonny SniperJonny Sniper
"Jonny Sniper" was the third physical single, and fourth overall, by Enter Shikari and the second single to be released from their debut album Take to the Skies...
and Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour
Anything Can Happen in the Next Half Hour
"Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour..." is the second physical single, and third overall, by Enter Shikari and the first single to be released from their debut album Take to the Skies...
. The video can be viewed here
Track listing
- CD
- "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
- "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless' 'Insomnia' recorded live at London's Brixton Academy on the Autumn tour 2007)
- "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)
- "Sorry, You're Not a Winner (Rout Mix)"
- White 7" vinyl
- A. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
- B. "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless' "Insomnia" recorded live at London's Brixton Academy on the Autumn tour 2007)
- Clear 7" remix vinyl
- A. "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)
- B. "Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)
- Download/Digital Bundle
- "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape"
- "Insomnia" (cover of Faithless’ "Insomnia" live at Brixton Academy Autumn Tour 2007)
- "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don't Want Us to Escape" (Rout Mix)"
- "Sorry, You're Not a Winner" (Rout Mix)
- "We Can Breathe in Space, They Just Don’t Want Us to Escape" (Exclusive Andy Gray Mix)"
Chart performance
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| 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 ... |
80 |
Personnel
- Roughton "Rou" Reynolds - Vocals, Electronics and Steel Guitar
- Liam "Rory" Clewlow - Guitar, Backing Vocals
- Chris Batten - Bass, Vocals
- Rob Rolfe - Drums
External links
- Demo - "We Can Breathe In Space..." demo.
- Live Video - A live video recorded in 2006.