''(the ep)'' is an EP, the third release by

Mike Kinsella Mike Kinsella (born March 4, 1977) is an American musician and singer-songwriter. Having been involved in many Illinois-based bands, he is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the emo band American Football. Kinsella's first musical ...

under the name

Owen Owen may refer to: Origin: The name Owen is of Irish and Welsh origin. Its meanings range from noble, youthful, and well-born. Gender: Owen is historically the masculine form of the name. Popular feminine variations include Eowyn and Owena. ...

. It was released on May 4, 2004, on

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. On April 17, 2004, "In the Morning, Before Work" was made available for download.

Track listing

Guest musicians

*Cale Parks on vibraphone *Bob Hoffnar on pedal steel *Jen Tabor on cello and violin *Paul Koob on (

vibraphone The vibraphone is a percussion instrument in the metallophone family. It consists of tuned metal bars and is typically played by using mallets to strike the bars. A person who plays the vibraphone is called a ''vibraphonist,'' ''vibraharpist,' ...

) and violoncello

Vinyl pressing

In addition to being released on by

, it was also pressed on translucent yellow vinyl by Mi Amante Records.

References

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