| "Austere" | ||||
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 2009 cover | ||||
| Single byThe Joy Formidable | ||||
| from the EPA Balloon Called Moaningand the albumThe Big Roar | ||||
| Released | 18 August 2008 10 January 2011 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 (2008) | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock,shoegazing | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Atlantic Records, Another Music=Another Kitchen | |||
| Songwriter(s) | The Joy Formidable | |||
| Producer(s) | The Joy Formidable | |||
| The Joy Formidable singles chronology | ||||
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"Austere" is the debut single byWelshalternative rock bandThe Joy Formidable. It was originally released in August 2008 on 7" vinyl on the Another Music=Another Kitchen label. The song and band gained much exposure whenYouTube removed a fan-made music video. An official video was put together featuring the band playingpass the parcel. The single was re-released for their debut albumThe Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.
In a short review of the trackThe Times described it as "dreamy indie pop",[1] and the track appeared in trailers forSSX (2012 video game) as well asChannel 4'sSkins.[2]