The Long Now is the debut studio album by Australian indie rock band Children Collide. The album was produced by David Sardy, and was released by Universal in Australia on 11 October 2008. The Special Collector's Edition of the album features a circle on the cover with a sticker stating: "Scratch the circle to reveal 1 of 3 cover versions."

The Long Now
Studio album by
Released11 October 2008
RecordedHillside Manor & Sunset Sound Los Angeles, CA
GenreRock
Indie rock
Post punk
Length42:35
LabelUniversal
ProducerD. Sardy
Children Collide chronology
The Long Now
(2008)
Theory of Everything
(2010)
Singles from The Long Now
  1. "Social Currency"
    Released: 19 July 2008
  2. "Skeleton Dance"
    Released: 2008
  3. "Farewell Rocketship"
    Released: 2008
  4. "Chosen Armies"
    Released: 2009

Track listing edit

No.TitleLength
1."Across the Earth"3:56
2."Social Currency"3:53
3."Farewell Rocketship"3:45
4."Skeleton Dance"3:31
5."Seasons Changing"3:07
6."Marie Marie, Pt. 2"4:11
7."Chosen Armies"4:26
8."Cannibal"3:37
9."We Live in Fear"2:49
10."Economy"2:01
11."Brave Robot"3:45
12."Devil's Child"3:29

Track Information edit

The song Skeleton Dance was used in the soundtracks of video games FIFA 10 and NBA 2K11.

Personnel edit

  • Johnny Mackay – vocals, guitar
  • Heath Crawley – bass
  • Ryan Caesar – drums

Charts edit

Charts (2008) Peak
position
Australian ARIA Albums Chart 74