"Windshield Smasher" is the first single from psychedelic pop band Black Moth Super Rainbow's fifth album, Cobra Juicy. Black Moth Super Rainbow founder, Tobacco, released the song as a "90's-style maxi-single" containing remixes and b-sides.[1]
| "Windshield Smasher" | ||||
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| Single by Black Moth Super Rainbow | ||||
| from the album Cobra Juicy | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic pop, neo-psychedelia, experimental, electronica | |||
| Length | 25:21 | |||
| Label | Rad Cult | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Thomas Fec | |||
| Black Moth Super Rainbow singles chronology | ||||
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Background
editThe song was initially released via Tobacco's SoundCloud on July 24, 2012.[2] During the first week of August, Tobacco confirmed remixes by surrealist prank caller Longmont Potion Castle, Odd Nosdam, Zackey Force Funk, Junk Culture and several others for the single.[3][4] The release date and track listing were confirmed on August 7, 2012.[5]
On August 21, 2012, a download of the EP was made available to Kickstarter backers. A CD edition limited to 500 copies was released through the official Rad Cult store.
Music video
editA music video for the single was released on August 7, 2012.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Windshield Smasher" (Album version) | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Windshield Smasher" (Odd Nosdam remix) | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Windshield Smasher" (Junk Culture remix) | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Windshield Smasher" (Longmont Potion Castle remix) | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Windshield Smasher" (Zackey Force Funk remix) | 3:25 |
| 6. | "The Runner" (B-side) | 2:02 |
| 7. | "Windshield Smasher" (Instrumental) | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 25:21 | |
References
edit- ^ "Black Moth Super Rainbow NEW ALBUM COBRA JUICY by Tom Fec » Windshield Smasher Maxi-Single (EP) — Kickstarter". kickstarter.com. Retrieved 2014-07-12.
- ^ Windshield Smasher on SoundCloud http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1082093041/black-moth-super-rainbow-new-album-cobra-juicy/posts/273793
- ^ TOBACCO [@maniacmeat] (August 1, 2012). "the windshield smasher single will have remixes by longmont potion castle, odd nosdam, zackey force funk, & more tba. 90s maxi-single style" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ TOBACCO [@maniacmeat] (August 6, 2012). "Junk Culture (@ilikepants ) windshield smasher remix reminding me of Art of Noise with hairier scrotes. YOU GONNA LIKE YOU MAMALUKES!" (Tweet). Retrieved December 29, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ Release Date and Track Listing http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1082093041/black-moth-super-rainbow-new-album-cobra-juicy/posts/283661
- ^ Windshield Smasher Music Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L1jQ-VV9Fs