| Artist | Sparklehorse |
|---|---|
| Cover | Sparklehorse DistortedGhostEP Cover.jpg |
| Released | February 1, 2000 |
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Length | 19:15 |
| Label | Odeon/Capitol/EMI Records 0170 4 69505 2 7 C2-69505 |
| Producer | Mark Linkous |
| Prev year | 1998 |
| Next year | 2001 |
Distorted Ghost is an EP by Sparklehorse, released in 2000.[1][2][3] It is a collection of b-sides and live tracks.[4]
Critical reception
The Independent called the EP a "perfectly formed six-track stopgap."[5] In its 3-star (out of 5) review, Newsweek likened it to "a more twisted R.E.M., with less heaviosity."[6]
Credits
"Happy Man"
- Produced & recorded by Eric Drew Feldman at Easley Memphis, and by Mark Linkous at Static King, VA
- Mixed by Jack Joseph Puig
- Mark Linkous - Voice, Guitar, Keyboard & Percussion
- Eric Drew Feldman - Bass, Organ
- Nick Vincent - Drums
"Waiting for Nothing", "Happy Place" & "My Yoke Is Heavy"
- Made by Mark Linkous at Static King, VA
- Piano sampled from "My Yoke Is Heavy" performed by Daniel Johnston
"Gasoline Horseys"
- Recorded at Fleece and Firkin, Bristol, England
- Mark Linkous - Voice, Guitar
- Sofie Michalitsianos - Sings
- Scott Minor - Walkman & Yak Bak
- Scott Fitzimmons - Bass
"Happy Pig"
- Taken from a BBC Radio 1 evening session
- Mark Linkous - Voice, Guitar & Tapes
- Scott Minor - Drums & Sampler
- Jonathan Segel - Guitar
- Scott Fitzimmons - Bass
References
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958. – via Google Books.
- ^ "Sparklehorse Distorted Ghost". exclaim.ca
- ^ "Sparklehorse". Trouser Press. Retrieved 27 July 2020.
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- ^ Gill, Andy (June 2, 2000). "THE ARTS - POP: THIS WEEK'S ALBUM RELEASES". The Independent
- ^ Gates, David (February 21, 2000). "Critical Moment". Newsweek