Octagon, Octagon, Octagon
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| Released | 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2002, Nielson home | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 14:07 | |||
| Label | Flying Nun Records | |||
| Producer | Ruban and Kody Nielson | |||
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| Allmusic |   [1] |
Octagon, Octagon, Octagon is the first recorded release by The Mint Chicks on Flying Nun Records, and is their first officially released CD-EP. Recorded in Chris Nielson's bedroom, the EP led to critical acclaim and the release of a follow-up, Anti-Tiger in 2004. Two of the tracks, "Licking Letters" and "Fat Gut Strut" were re-recorded for the Mint Chicks' first full-length, Fuck the Golden Youth in 2005.
Track listing
- "Post No Bills" - 2:00
- "Octagon, Octagon, Octagon." - 2:29
- "The Son" - 2:35
- "Licking Letters" - 2:36
- "Fat Gut Strut" - 2:19
- "Double Helix" - 2:10
All tracks by R. and K. Nielson except Track 5 (K. Nielson) and Track 6 (The Mint Chicks)
Personnel
- Paul Roper — Drums
- Michael Logie — Bass Guitar
- Kody Nielson — Vocals
- Ruban Nielson — Guitar
- Evan Short — Mastering
References
- ^ Octagon, Octagon, Octagon at AllMusic. Retrieved January 27, 2012.