Released August 1999 Length 13:03 Artist Unwed Sailor Label Burnt Toast Vinyl | Recorded September 1998 Producer Blake Wescott Release date August 1999 | |
Firecracker EP
(1999) The Faithful Anchor
(2001) Genres Rock music, Instrumental rock | ||
The Firecracker EP is a 1998 release by Unwed Sailor. It served as the band's first release, largely defining their instrumental, bass-anchored songs.
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Background
After deciding to form the band in 1998, bassist Johnathon Ford recruited K.C. Wescott as a guitarist, David Bazan as a drummer, and Melissa Palladino violin as a violinist for recording the group's debut release. The group moved from Oklahoma to Chicago to record the four track EP. It was released in 1999 on Seatle's Made in Mexico label, and later released on Burnt Toast Vinyl.
Reception
Mike DaRonco of Allmusic praised the EP for being "Beautifully crafted pop that doesn't utter a single word" and concluded that "Unlike fellow instrumental indie outlet Tristeza, Unwed Sailor can be appreciated as something other than background music.
Track listing
- "Firecracker" – 2:36
- "Ruby's Wishes" – 3:03
- "Snowcaps" – 3:12
- "Once in a Blue Moon" – 4:12
Personnel
Credits per AllMusic:
Band
Production
Songs
1Firecracker2:37
2Ruby's Wishes3:03
3Snowcaps3:13