| Wizard of Ahhhs | ||
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| EP by Black Kids | ||
| Released | August 2007 | |
| Recorded | Spring 2007 | |
| Genre | Indie rock | |
| Length | 15:06 | |
| Label | Self-released | |
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Wizard of Ahhhs is an EP by American indie rock group Black Kids, released by the band in August 2007 via free download on their official MySpace page [1]. In November the band launched their official website[2], where the EP is now available for download. The EP was recorded at The Glow Studio[3] in the spring of 2007 by fellow Jacksonville musician Jesse Mangum[4].
Contents |
Track listing
- "Hit the Heartbrakes" – 3:37
- "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" – 3:32
- "Hurricane Jane" – 4:27
- "I've Underestimated My Charm (Again)" – 3:33
Personnel
- Owen Holmes - bass guitar
- Kevin Snow - drums
- Dawn Watley - keyboards and vocals
- Ali Youngblood - keyboards and vocals
- Reggie Youngblood - guitar and vocals
Critical Response
The EP has gained favorable critical response, including an 8.4 rating and a "Best New Music" recommendation from Pitchfork Media[1]. Pitchfork also placed the song "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" in their Top 100 Songs of 2007 and featured it on their Pitchfork Forkcast [5]. In November 2007, Rolling Stone highlighted "Hit The Heartbrakes", giving the track 3.5 out of 4 stars[2]. BBC Radio 1 has featured both "Hurricane Jane" (played by Zane Lowe[6]) and "I'm Not Gonna Teach..." (played by Rob Da Bank[7] and Colin Murray[8]).
Cover versions
Kate Nash performed a live cover version of the song "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You" on French radio station OUI-FM.
References
- ^ Hogan, Marc (October 5, 2007). Black Kids: Wizard of Ahhs EP: Pitchfork Record Review. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved on 2007-10-05.
- ^ O'Donnell, Kevin (November 1, 2007). "Downloads: Black Kids "Hit the Heartbrakes"". Rolling Stone.
