Bite Your Tongue is the debut solo album by Australian singer-songwriter Tiffani Wood. It was released in Australia on 14 October 2006 through Wood's own independent record label Mudhoney Records.
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| Released | 14 October 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2004–2006 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Label | Mudhoney Records | |||
| Producer | Richie Goncalves Paul Wiltshire Michael Stangel Tony Cvetkovski | |||
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Album information
editThe album was recorded over two years during 2005 and 2006, excluding "The Mirror" which was originally released in 2004 as a b-side to Wood's debut solo single on Warner Music, "What R U Waiting 4". All songs on the album are co-written by Wood, excluding the Divinyls cover of "I Touch Myself". The record takes an uptempo pop rock approach, covering a number of themes such as relationships ("Spin the Bottle", "I Told You", "Ain't Dun Nothing To U"), falling asleep behind the wheel ("Wake Up"), body image ("The Mirror") and the entertainment industry ("Devil in Your Soul", "Free Your Mind"). The imagery for the booklet and artwork was inspired by Wood's love for the 1940s burlesque look.
Herald Sun music reporter Cameron Adams gave the album three stars, stating, "Wood hasn't got the budget for hot overseas hitmakers, but has a powerful voice and never sounds out of depth amid heavy guitars...In a word: sassy".[2]
Track listing
edit- "Intro (Phone Talk)" – 0:30
- "Devil in Your Soul" (T. Wood, R. Goncalves) – 3.41
- "Spin the Bottle" (T. Wood, E. Sherlock) – 2.59
- "I Touch Myself" (C. Amphlett, M. Mcentee, B. Steinberg, T. Kelly) – 3.25
- "Wake Up" (T. Wood, E. Sherlock) – 3.31
- "The Mirror" (T. Wood, J. Kempster) – 3.47
- "I Told You" (T. Wood, S. Hawksley) – 3.35
- "9 Lives" (T. Wood, P. Wiltshire, M. Stangel) – 3.22
- "Ain't Dun Nuthin' To U" (T. Wood, R. Goncalves) – 3:19
- "Head" (T. Wood, A. Dahal) – 3:15
- "Free Your Mind" (T. Wood, A. Dahal) – 3:15
Production credits
edit- Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 produced by Richie Goncalves
- Track 9 produced and mixed by Paul Wiltshire and Michael Strangel for PLW Productions
- Track 6 produced and mixed by Tony Cvetkovski
- Tracks 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 mixed by James Katski
- Tracks 2, 3, 10 mixed by Peter Mayes
- Tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 mastered by Rick O'Neil
- Tracks 2, 3, 10 mastered by Steve Smart
- Track 8 mastered by David Macquarie
Singles
edit| Release date | Information | Track listing |
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| 18 July 2005 | "Devil in Your Soul" The first single from Bite Your Tongue was released on 18 July 2005, and was the very first music release to be lifted from Wood's own independent record label, Mudhoney Records. The song showcased a harder, fast-paced rock sound compared to Wood's previous output, dominated by electric guitars and a strong drum beat. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics take a stab at the music industry and how major record labels take advantage of young artists to make them 'marketable'. Wood co-directed the music video. The single debuted at number 13 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) chart. |
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| 3 April 2006 | "Spin the Bottle" The second single from Bite Your Tongue. Released on 3 April 2006, the song was used behind several promotional advertisements for long-time running TV soap Neighbours in the lead up to the 2006 Logie Awards. The single peaked at No. 2 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) for independent distribution and No. 10 for all distribution. The club mix proved popular on several radio stations, Wood performing the remix at a number of nightclubs and special events with a burlesque theme. Wood also performed the track on television programs such as Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Sunrise and Toasted TV. |
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| 9 September 2006 | "I Touch Myself" The final single from Bite Your Tongue and a cover version of the 1991 song by the Divinyls. Wood's version remains identical to the original, but increases the tempo for a more modern feel. Wood performed the song on 'The Footy Show', Mornings with Kerri-Anne and CD Live. The single peaked at No. 5 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) for independent distribution and No. 17 for all distribution. |
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References
edit- ^ Herald Sun review Archived 27 September 2007 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Cameron Adams review". Herald Sun. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007. Retrieved 9 May 2008.