"Austere" is the debut single by Welsh alternative rock band The 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 when YouTube removed a fan-made music video. An official video was put together featuring the band playing pass the parcel. The single was re-released for their debut album The Big Roar and a new video was made, featuring the band performing the song.
In a short review of the track The Times described it as "dreamy indie pop",[1] and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's Skins.[2]
Track listing
- Original
- Austere
- Re-release
- Austere
- Austere (Oh Matt Thomas Bamalam Remix)
Personnel
- 2009 version
- Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
- Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
- Justin Stahley - Drums
- 2011 version
- Ritzy Bryan - Vocals, Guitar
- Rhydian Dafydd - Bass
- Matt Thomas - Drums
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