Tour EP cover

Tour EP

Band of Horses · 2005

23 min · 6 tracks · indie rock

A raw, intimate blend of haunting melodies and rugged instrumentation captured in both demos and live performances.

Why this album works

This EP helped solidify Band of Horses' presence in the indie rock scene, following critical acclaim for their debut album. The live recordings, particularly of 'The Great Salt Lake', were pivotal in capturing the band's energetic performances, contributing to their growing reputation and anticipation for future releases.
Career context
The 'Tour EP' was released in January 2005, shortly after Band of Horses' debut album 'Everything All the Time', which had established them as an emerging voice in indie rock. This EP served as a bridge between their initial success and further development of their sound, showcasing early material that would resonate with fans and critics alike.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Savannah Part One (demo) 2:33
  • 2 The Snow Fall (demo) 4:00
  • 3 For Wicked Gill (demo) 2:55
  • 4 The Great Salt Lake (live) 4:50
  • 5 Billion Day Funeral (live) 5:23
  • 6 (Biding Time Is A) Boat Row (live) 3:44

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