# Distorted Ghost

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***Distorted Ghost*** is an EP by [Sparklehorse](/source/Sparklehorse), released in 2000.[1][2][3] It is a collection of [b-sides](/source/B-sides) and live tracks.[4]

## Critical reception

*[The Independent](/source/The_Independent)* called the EP a "perfectly formed six-track stopgap."[5] In its 3-star (out of 5) review, *[Newsweek](/source/Newsweek)* likened it to "a more twisted R.E.M., with less heaviosity."[6]

## Credits

"Happy Man"

- Produced & recorded by [Eric Drew Feldman](/source/Eric_Drew_Feldman) at [Easley](/source/Easley_McCain_Recording) Memphis, and by Mark Linkous at Static King, VA
- Mixed by [Jack Joseph Puig](/source/Jack_Joseph_Puig)
- Mark Linkous - Voice, Guitar, Keyboard & Percussion
- Eric Drew Feldman - Bass, Organ
- [Nick Vincent](/source/Nick_Vincent_(musician)) - 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](/source/Daniel_Johnston)

"Gasoline Horseys"

- Recorded at Fleece and Firkin, [Bristol, England](/source/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](/source/BBC_Radio_1) evening session
- Mark Linkous - Voice, Guitar & Tapes
- Scott Minor - Drums & Sampler
- [Jonathan Segel](/source/Jonathan_Segel) - Guitar
- Scott Fitzimmons - Bass

## References

1. Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). [*The Encyclopedia of Popular Music*](https://books.google.com/books?id=_NNmFiUnSmUC&q=Distorted+Ghost+sparklehorse+2000&pg=RA3-PA1898). Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958. – via Google Books.

1. ["Sparklehorse Distorted Ghost"](https://exclaim.ca/music/article/sparklehorse-distorted_ghost). *exclaim.ca*

1. ["Sparklehorse"](https://trouserpress.com/reviews/sparklehorse/). *Trouser Press*. Retrieved 27 July 2020.

1. Gill, Andy (June 2, 2000). "THE ARTS - POP: THIS WEEK'S ALBUM RELEASES". *The Independent*

1. Gates, David (February 21, 2000). "Critical Moment". *Newsweek*

## External links

- [*Distorted Ghost* credits information at Discogs](http://www.discogs.com/Sparklehorse-Distorted-Ghost-EP/release/820065)

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