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Wikipedia article
"'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.
In a short review of the track 'The Times' described it as "dreamy indie pop",[http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article4506067.ece Austere by The Joy Formidable] - The Times and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's 'Skins'.[https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artist/q4n8/ BBC Music Profiles = The Joy Formidable]
Track listing
;Original
#Austere
;Re-release
#Austere
#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
Category:2008 debut singles
Category:2011 singles
Category:The Joy Formidable songs
Category:2008 songs
Category:Atlantic Records singles
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