Windshield Smasher
2012 single by Black Moth Super Rainbow
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"Windshield Smasher" is the first single from psychedelic pop band Black Moth Super Rainbow's fifth album, Cobra Juicy. Black Moth Super Rainbow founder, Tobacco, released the song as a "90's-style maxi-single" containing remixes and b-sides.[1]
| "Windshield Smasher" | ||||
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| Single by Black Moth Super Rainbow | ||||
| from the album Cobra Juicy | ||||
| Released | August 28, 2012 | |||
| Genre | Psychedelic pop, neo-psychedelia, experimental, electronica | |||
| Length | 25:21 | |||
| Label | Rad Cult | |||
| Songwriter | Thomas Fec | |||
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Background
The song was initially released via Tobacco's SoundCloud on July 24, 2012.[2] During the first week of August, Tobacco confirmed remixes by surrealist prank caller Longmont Potion Castle, Odd Nosdam, Zackey Force Funk, Junk Culture and several others for the single.[3][4] The release date and track listing were confirmed on August 7, 2012.[5]
On August 21, 2012, a download of the EP was made available to Kickstarter backers. A CD edition limited to 500 copies was released through the official Rad Cult store.
Music video
A music video for the single was released on August 7, 2012.[6]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Windshield Smasher" (Album version) | 3:24 |
| 2. | "Windshield Smasher" (Odd Nosdam remix) | 4:09 |
| 3. | "Windshield Smasher" (Junk Culture remix) | 3:55 |
| 4. | "Windshield Smasher" (Longmont Potion Castle remix) | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Windshield Smasher" (Zackey Force Funk remix) | 3:25 |
| 6. | "The Runner" (B-side) | 2:02 |
| 7. | "Windshield Smasher" (Instrumental) | 3:27 |
| Total length: | 25:21 | |