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Factory (Band of Horses song)
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Wikipedia article
"'Factory'" is the third single taken from Band of Horses' third album 'Infinite Arms'. The song was released for free download at the band's official site in April 2010, shortly after "Compliments" and "Laredo", to help promote the upcoming release of 'Infinite Arms'.[http://stereogum.com/348062/band-of-horses-factory/mp3s/ Band Of Horses Factory] Despite not charting, the song was generally well received and was noted for its unique use of candy referencing,[http://www.weallwantsomeone.org/2010/04/03/new-band-of-horses-factory/ (New) Band Of Horses Factory] with Pitchfork calling the song, "the album's string-drenched opener. Marvel as Ben Bridwell does his best to give majesty to the phrase 'snack machine.'"[http://pitchfork.com/news/38549-new-band-of-horses-factory/ New Band of Horses: "Factory" | News | Pitchfork] It's a fan-favorite, and although it's sometimes dropped during the band's sets when they're the opening act, it's almost always present during shows where they're the headliner.[http://www.setlist.fm/stats/songs/band-of-horses-3bd6982c.html?song=Factory Factory by Band of Horses, Song Statistics | setlist.fm] It was performed by the band during their appearance on 'Later... with Jools Holland'.
Personnel
*Benjamin Bridwell - vocals, guitars, drums, sounds, memotron
*Creighton Barret - drums, thunderdrum, percussion
*Ryan Monroe - keyboards, vocals, percussion, guitar
*Bill Reynolds - bass, tambourine, guitar, percussion, sounds
*Tyler Ramsey - guitar, vocals, percussion, keyboards, piano, theremin
References
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