Cobra Killer – Uppers & Downers [Promo] (CD, US)

27 October 2009

Monika Enterprise / Forced Exposure / Typeholics / Iniative Musik

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01. Hello Celebrity 02. Vitamine 03. Hang Up The Pin Up 04. Good Time Girl 05. Schneeball In Die Fresse 06. Mr. Chang 07. Skibrille 08. Upside Down The Building 09. My First Parachute 10. Matchy Matchy 11. The Universe Is In The Oven
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US promotional CD edition Uppers & Downers issued in regular album case with clear tray and press information printed on the inside sleeve. Features Jon Spencer on Good Time Girl and Schneeball In Die Fresse. There was also a card sleeve promotional CD edition and this album was commercially released in Europe on vinyl and CD. PRESS INFORMATION: “Cobra Killer are Gina V. Dorio and Annika Line Trost. Both have played in bands in the former West Berlin since the age of 12/13. They formed Cobra Killer in January 1998, touring through Europe and revolutionising the then boring electronic music scene with their raucous show. Uppers & Downers, their 5th full length studio album, sees Cobra Killer on fine form and sounding as defiant and unpredictable as ever. Recorded in part at Einsturzende Neubaten’s “Andere Baustelle” studio in Berlin, and featuring appearances by such special guests as J. Mascis, Thurston Moore and Jon Spencer, the record is and a roller-coaster ride that sees the band pushing the limits and again going way beyond expectations to deliver an album thats sure to please their many fans, especially when they take to the road to present the songs in their unmistakeably energetic live show.”
SONG CREDITS:
Studios: Sonnenstudios, Berlin/Dresden – thanks to Lars Damm, Tobias Fischer, Nikolaus Woernle Andere Baustelle Tonstudios Snake Studio Bisquiteen Studio, Amherst, MA – thanks to Justin Pizzoferrato All Instruments: Cobra Killer 01. Hello Celebrity Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar: Nikolaus Woernle Run Time: 3:02 02. Vitamine Writers: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Lyrics: Cobra Killer Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Bass: Conrad Standish Run Time: 3:51 03. Hang Up The Pin Up (feat. Murph, Phillip Virus, J. Mascis, Thurston Moore) Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar: J Mascis Guitar: Thurston Moore Guitar: Philipp Virus Drums: Murph Run Time: 4:15 04. Good Time Girl (feat. Jon Spencer, J Mascis) Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Vocals: Jon Spencer Guitar: Leonard Svilar Guitar: J Mascis Bariton Guitar: Lars Damm Drums: Thomas Wydler Run Time: 4:19 05. Schneeball In Die Fresse (feat. Die Prinzen, Jon Spencer) Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Vocals: Die Prinzen Guitar: Jon Spencer Run Time: 3:53 06. Mr. Chang Writers: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Lyrics: Cobra Killer Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Guitar / Trombone: Adam Eve Drums: Thomas Wydler Run Time: 3:08 07. Skibrille Writers: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Lyrics: Cobra Killer Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer & Adam Eve Additional Drums: Hubert Deters Run Time: 3:55 08. Upside Down The Building Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar / Phenomenal Vocals: Nikolaus Woernle Guitar: Jochen Arbeit Run Time: 3:48 09. My First Parachute Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar: Jochen Arbeit Run Time: 3:54 10. Matchy Matchy (Feat. Thurston Moore) Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar / Lovely Vocals / Handclaps: Leonard Svilar Guitar: Thurston Moore Bass: Gabriel Kinkel Lovely Vocals / Handclaps: Gabriel Kinkel Drums: Thomas Wydler Run Time: 3:14 11. The Universe Is In The Oven Writers: Gina V. D’Orio / Annika Line Trost Published: Maobeat Produced: Cobra Killer Guitar: Leonard Svilar Bass: Gabriel Kinkel Shouts: Nikolaus Woernle Drums: Thomas Wydler Shouts: Hoss Power Run Time: 3:53 P&C Monika Enterprise 2009
SLEEVE NOTES:
“Cobra Killer are Gina V. D’Orio and Annika Line Trost. Both have played in bands in the former West Berlin since the age of 12/13. They formed Cobra Killer in January 1998, touring through Europe and revolutionising the then boring electronic music scene with their raucous show. In 2002, they took Australia and New Zealand by storm, supporting Peaches on various shows, including the Big Day Out Festival. Shortly thereafter, they supported Sonic Youth who were very impressed by the Cobra movement. Recently, they have wowed capacity crowds supporting other big names such as Marilyn Manson and Jon Spencer, who also guests on two tracks on this album. Uppers & Downers, their 5th full length studio album, captures Cobra Killer at their best sounding as defiant and unpredicatable as ever. Recorded in part at Einsturzende Neubaten’s Andere Baustelle studio in Berlin, and featuring appearances by such special guests as J. Mascis, Thurston Moore and Jon Spencer, the record is and a roller-coaster ride that sees the band pushing the limits.” Press Quotes: “…Few acts belie the claim that electronic music lacks stage presence – chief amongst them Cobra Killer, who look like refugees from Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and perform their set of charged, mutant disco like a pair of deranged go-go girls.” – The Wire “…Better than the Beatles or Nirvana any day of the millennium.” – Thurston Moore (Sonic Youth) “The hottest act in Berlin” – Arthur “When Cobra Killer play live nobody can escape the grip of scarely dressed Gina V. D’Orio and Annika Line Troust, drowning themsevles in red wine and throwing their songs into the faces of the audience. Their stage presence has always been as over the top as their sound. Cobra Killer fashion as bold statement – as cliche and catchy as it is utterly moderna nd assaulting.” – Neptune “This will get your party started. It will also have most of your guests asking you who it is and where can they get a copy. Get your mod clothes on and cut a rug, this shit will make you get up and move.” – Indie Workshop [Press Quotes are printed twice]
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ARTWORK: Sebasyian Rohde Fotos: Billie und Hells BARCODE: n/a MATRIX: “#14224-COBRAKILLERS”