"Anna" is the second promotional single, and fourth overall, taken from the fifth studio album by

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. Unlike the previous two singles released from ''

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Come on, be a No-One "Come on, be a No-One" arrived in April 2012 as the second release and first official single taken from the fifth studio album by British indie rock band the Cribs, '' In the Belly of the Brazen Bull''. The song gained place within the UK top ten ...

" and " Glitters Like Gold", "Anna" did not receive a physical issue on vinyl. Recorded and mixed at

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with producer

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, the song received mastering treatment in Sterling Sound, New York City from Greg Calbi.

Video

Although similar to the promotional release of " Chi-Town" in February, instead of a physical issue, "Anna" received a visual interpretation through a collaboration with artist and friend of the band

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, entitled ''Work #1431''. Creed supported the band on their May tour, and also hails from

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, sharing a mutual point of reference. The video features "personal photographs in a fast paced and jolting yet minimalist sequence to the soundtrack of the song."

Track listing

Footnotes

External links

official band websiteofficial record label website
{{authority control 2012 singles The Cribs songs Songs written by Gary Jarman Songs written by Ross Jarman Songs written by Ryan Jarman 2012 songs Warner Records singles Wichita Recordings singles