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Austere (song)

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Format
  
7"

Length
  
3:15

Recorded
  
2008 (2008)

Released
  
18 August 2008 10 January 2011

Genre
  
Alternative rock, shoegazing

Label
  
Atlantic Records, Another Music=Another Kitchen

"Austere" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable. It was originally released in August 2008 on 7" vinyl on the Another Music=Another Kitchen label. The song and band gained much exposure when YouTube removed a fan-made music video. An official video was put together featuring the band playing pass the parcel. The single was re-released for their debut album The Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.

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In a short review of the track The Times described it as "dreamy indie pop", and the track appeared on trailers for Channel 4's Skins.

Track listing

Original
  1. Austere
Re-release
  1. Austere
  2. Austere (Oh Matt Thomas Bamalam Remix)

Personnel

2009 version
  • Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
  • Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
  • Justin Stahley - Drums
  • 2011 version
  • Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
  • Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
  • Matt Thomas - Drums
  • References

    Austere (song) Wikipedia