''Better Ways to Self Destruct'' is the 2001 EP by

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band. This was the band's second release, after their "

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" single, and this EP contained that earlier single, a new version of b-side "You Make Me Want To Drink Bleach" and 5 new songs, all recorded in lead singer David Ford's bedroom in his parents' house. While the EP's recording budget was somewhat limited, the band still managed to build up a small fanbase, touring with

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, and undertaking headlining tours of their own. 5 tracks on this EP (all except "Lights Out", "Someone Do Something" and "Compilation Blues") were re-recorded for ''

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'', the band's debut album proper, appearing a year later in 2002.

Track listing

# "Lights Out" # "Hundredweight" # "Junkies & Whores" # "Someone Do Something" # "A Stain to Never Fade" # "U Make Me Want To Drink Bleach (Stylophone Mix)" # "Try Not To Think" # "Compilation Blues" Easyworld albums 2001 EPs Fierce Panda Records EPs {{2000s-indie-rock-album-stub