Tapes 'n Tapes is Tapes 'n Tapes' first released EP on Ibid Records. The self-titled, self-produced 7-track EP was recorded in a secluded cabin situated in the middle of the Wisconsin wintry wilderness.Caroline Sullivan, "How to Happen Overnight", The Guardian, May 19, 2006 According to interviews with the band, the cabin lacked functional indoor plumbing during the winter, forcing the band to "shit in the snow for four days", giving the album its rough sound.Steve Marsh, "Tapes N Tapes teach us to love the pop songs we refuse to take seriously" CityPages.com, March 31, 2004 The success of the EP led to the band's second recording session, which produced their debut album The Loon in the following year.
Track listing "Beach Girls" "My Name’s Not Heratio" "50’s Parking" "Icedbergs" "The Lion" "Moldy Bread" "8 or Ate"
Personnel Josh Grier – vocals, guitar Matt Kretzmann – bass Karl Schweitz – drums
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