Tired As Fuck / Train Tracks

Submitted by nonesuch on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 16:56
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This double A side from The Staves includes "Tired As Fuck," a previously unreleased tune, and "Train Tracks," a re-mastered version of a bonus track from their 2015 album If I Was. The former was "written in the midst of a relationship breaking down," says the trio. "Lamenting the lack of some sort of guidance, but also accepting and resigning yourself to fact that you have to soldier on. Keep going. There is no helping hand. 'Train Tracks' is the beginning of something new and how confusing and difficult that can be when you're really just as clueless as anyone! The two tracks bookend each other in that respect."

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The Staves released the double A side "Tired As Fuck" and "Train Tracks" on February 10, 2017. The former is a fan favorite that has been part of the band’s live show for the past year, though never officially released. The latter is a re-mastered version of a bonus track featured on their critically acclaimed 2015 album, If I Was. The sisters said of the tracks, “'Tired As Fuck' was a song written in the midst of a relationship breaking down. Lamenting the lack of some sort of guidance, but also accepting and resigning yourself to fact that you have to soldier on. Keep going. There is no helping hand. 'Train Tracks' is the beginning of something new and how confusing and difficult that can be when you're really just as clueless as anyone! The two tracks bookend each other in that respect.” 

The Staves have also shared a music video for "Tired As Fuck," directed by Dan Huiting. “We fell down an Andy Warhol hole (a Warhole if you will) recently and particularly loved his series of screen tests and moving portraits,” described the band. “They're just static shots of a subject staring at the camera. It's amazing how compelling that is. Just looking at someone for 20 minutes or so. We also bought an old overhead projector and really wanted to incorporate it by projecting these weird shapes on Camilla's face.” You can watch the video here:

ProductionCredits

"Tired As Fuck" produced by The Staves, Zach Hanson, and Justin Vernon
"Train Tracks" produced by The Staves

Recorded and mixed by Zach Hanson at April Base Studios, Wisconsin
Mastered by Huntley Miller at HM Mastering

Written by The Staves

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559254

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The Staves
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"Tired As Fuck" performed by:
Camilla Staveley-Taylor, vocals, percussion
Emily Staveley-Taylor, vocals, percussion
Jessica Staveley-Taylor, vocals, guitar, percussion
Zach Hanson, backing vocals, drums, percussion
Justin Vernon, backing vocals, guitar, bass, percussion

"Train Tracks" performed by The Staves

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2.00
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190295861742
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News & Reviews

  • The Staves release “You Held It All,” their first new music since the release of their 2021 album, Good Woman, today. It is also the group’s first recording as the duo of Jessica and Camilla Staveley-Taylor, following their sister and bandmate Emily’s stepping back after the birth of her children. Produced by John Congleton in Los Angeles, “‘You Held It All’ is a song about understanding, and the knots we tie ourselves in when we don’t express our truth,” The Staves say, “and how much power and freedom there can be when we do.”

  • The Staves—sisters Emily, Jessica, and Camilla Staveley-Taylor—are the guests on the latest episode of the podcast Griefcast, hosted by Cariad Lloyd. They talk with Lloyd about the loss of their mother, Jean, who died in the summer of 2018, addressing grief, and creativity after death. You can hear their conversation here.

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  • About This Album

    The Staves released the double A side "Tired As Fuck" and "Train Tracks" on February 10, 2017. The former is a fan favorite that has been part of the band’s live show for the past year, though never officially released. The latter is a re-mastered version of a bonus track featured on their critically acclaimed 2015 album, If I Was. The sisters said of the tracks, “'Tired As Fuck' was a song written in the midst of a relationship breaking down. Lamenting the lack of some sort of guidance, but also accepting and resigning yourself to fact that you have to soldier on. Keep going. There is no helping hand. 'Train Tracks' is the beginning of something new and how confusing and difficult that can be when you're really just as clueless as anyone! The two tracks bookend each other in that respect.” 

    The Staves have also shared a music video for "Tired As Fuck," directed by Dan Huiting. “We fell down an Andy Warhol hole (a Warhole if you will) recently and particularly loved his series of screen tests and moving portraits,” described the band. “They're just static shots of a subject staring at the camera. It's amazing how compelling that is. Just looking at someone for 20 minutes or so. We also bought an old overhead projector and really wanted to incorporate it by projecting these weird shapes on Camilla's face.” You can watch the video here:

    Credits

    "Tired As Fuck" performed by:
    Camilla Staveley-Taylor, vocals, percussion
    Emily Staveley-Taylor, vocals, percussion
    Jessica Staveley-Taylor, vocals, guitar, percussion
    Zach Hanson, backing vocals, drums, percussion
    Justin Vernon, backing vocals, guitar, bass, percussion

    "Train Tracks" performed by The Staves

    "Tired As Fuck" produced by The Staves, Zach Hanson, and Justin Vernon
    "Train Tracks" produced by The Staves

    Recorded and mixed by Zach Hanson at April Base Studios, Wisconsin
    Mastered by Huntley Miller at HM Mastering

    Written by The Staves