"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",Austere by The Joy Formidable - The Times and the track appeared in trailers for SSX (2012 video game) as well as Channel 4's Skins.BBC Music Profiles = The Joy Formidable
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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