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I Used To Be The Martial Arts

by The Martial Arts

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    Had some leftover sleeves as a few of the original pressing CDs were big fat duds and had to be binned. I have burned a few replacement discs and IMPROVED the original sleeve by adding some stickers. All totally unique, man! Get them while they exist. Original pressing sold out.

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    Pick up a copy of 'I Used To Be The Martial Arts' EP on the soon-to-be-popular-again Compact Disc format. Ideal for audiophiles, motorists, the elderly and contributors to the Steve Hoffman forum. Let's make this version the 'Brothers In Arms' of the '20s.

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  • 10" Lathe Cut Clear Vinyl EP (only 25 made - last few copies)
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    Only 25 copies were made of the comeback EP 'I Used To Be The Martial Arts' on 10" lathe cut clear vinyl + insert. These are the very last few in existence, so here is your only chance to grab a copy of this soon-to-be ultra-rare record at a regular price, while Martin Shkreli can't get anywhere near them due to his detainment.

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about

After a lengthy hiatus since the album 'Your Sinclair', The Martial Arts return with the 'I Used To Be The Martial Arts', which has been journalistically described as “a must have EP for all lovers of the crazy magical thing called pop”.

credits

released May 7, 2019

Written & Produced by Paul Kelly
Mixed & Mastered by Sam Smith
Recorded in Glasgow by Sam Smith, Ben Robb, Joe Kane & Paul Kelly
at home, Ben’s, Joe’s, Green Door Studio, SAE Institute & 12 Hayburn Lane

TMA logo by Adam J Smith, Danielle Banks and Carla J Easton
Cover by Danielle Banks - www.daniellebanks.co.uk


Paul Kelly - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Synthesiser, Piano, Organ, Drums (right speaker on 2), Handclaps, Percussion
Joe Kane - Guitar (1), Synthesiser (1, 2), Chord Organ (2), Percussion (1, 3, 4), Handclaps (2)
Nicola West - Cello (4), Backing Vocals
Sean Biggerstaff - Guitar (4)
Stuart Kidd - Drums (left speaker on 2), Backing Vocals (3)
Chris Brown - Drums (1, 4)
Jason Sweeney - Drums (3), Percussion (2, 4), Handclaps (4)
Duglas T Stewart - Backing vocals (3)
Alexander Lambton - Tenor Saxophone (2, 4)
Kirsty Main - Violin (4)
Carla J Easton - Handclaps (2)
Craig McGown - Handclaps (2)
Tess Vaughn - Handclaps (4)

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The Martial Arts Glasgow, UK

Paul Kelly
has been making pop music as The Martial Arts, and releasing it under that name since 2003.
The WIAIWYA label are on board.

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