Tarantula, by Flickerstick

Tarantula

by Flickerstick

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FLICKERSTICK TARANTULA DOUBLE LP CUT AT 45 RPM IN GATEFOLD JACKET WITH LYRICS. LIMITED EDITION OF 250 PINK VINYL.

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The mischievous masterminds of the five-piece rock explosion Flickerstick, have yet to experience a dull moment in their fledging music dynasty. Intense touring, raucous records and constant promotion still haven’t cooled their heels as the “band on the run” that gracefully pair sonic excitement and DIY-ethics over cigarettes and spilled beer.

After successfully starring in and winning VH1’s Emmy-nominated TV series “Bands on the Run”, Flickerstick Followed the series with a video for the song “Smile” and a pairing with Sony/Epic, Welcoming Home the Astronauts, the band’s debut independent album, was re-released on Sony/Epic featuring two additional tracks in November of 2001. Included on the album was the hit single “Beautiful”, which they soon made a video for that ran on VH1 and MTV. But, in a time when major labels merge like rabbit’s mate, Flickerstick left Epic soon after joining forces to find better opportunities to push their talent .

Taking a much needed although brief hiatus from their rampant touring schedule, Flickerstick stowed away in their native Dallas, TX, to write a darker, rock conscious album combining an inventive new freshness to their sensible styling, connecting the listener to a new sonic chapter in their sound library. Tarantula was produced by... more
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released October 5, 2004

Brandin Lea-lead vocals & guitar
Cory Kreig-guitars, keyboards & vocals
Rex James Ewing-guitars & vocals
Fletcher Lea-bass
Todd Harwell-drums

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1.	Catholic Scars & Chocolate Bars 04:34	buy track
2.	When You Were Young 04:15	buy track
3.	Teenage Dope Fiend 02:49	buy track
4.	Bleeding 07:33	buy track
5.	Never Enough 04:38	buy track
6.	The Tourist 03:51	buy track
7.	Money & Dealers 03:33	buy track
8.	Girls & Pills 03:03	buy track
9.	All We Are Is Gone 06:29	buy track
10.	Rain 02:47	buy track
11.	Pistol In My Hand 06:51	buy track
12.	The Ones 05:12	buy track

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The mischievous masterminds of the five-piece rock explosion Flickerstick, have yet to experience a dull moment in their fledging music dynasty. Intense touring, raucous records and constant promotion still haven’t cooled their heels as the “band on the run” that gracefully pair sonic excitement and DIY-ethics over cigarettes and spilled beer.

After successfully starring in and winning VH1’s Emmy-nominated TV series “Bands on the Run”, Flickerstick Followed the series with a video for the song “Smile” and a pairing with Sony/Epic, Welcoming Home the Astronauts, the band’s debut independent album, was re-released on Sony/Epic featuring two additional tracks in November of 2001. Included on the album was the hit single “Beautiful”, which they soon made a video for that ran on VH1 and MTV. But, in a time when major labels merge like rabbit’s mate, Flickerstick left Epic soon after joining forces to find better opportunities to push their talent .

Taking a much needed although brief hiatus from their rampant touring schedule, Flickerstick stowed away in their native Dallas, TX, to write a darker, rock conscious album combining an inventive new freshness to their sensible styling, connecting the listener to a new sonic chapter in their sound library. Tarantula was produced by Keith Cleversley (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Urge Overkill) at his Playground Studios in Chicago, IL with additional production by Tim Patalan (The Fags, Sponge) and Paul Williams (Polyphonic Spree, Reverend Horton Heat).

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released October 5, 2004

Brandin Lea-lead vocals & guitar
Cory Kreig-guitars, keyboards & vocals
Rex James Ewing-guitars & vocals
Fletcher Lea-bass
Todd Harwell-drums

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