''Hexagons'' is the second EP by British band

Esben and the Witch Esben and the Witch (Danish language: ''Esben og Troldheksen'') is a Danish fairy tale first collected by Jens Kamp.Kamp, Jens. ''Danske Folkeminder, æventyr, Folkesagn, Gaader, Rim Og Folketro''. Odense: R. Nielsen, 1877. pp. 93-102. Andrew La ...

released on

Matador Records Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of mainly indie rock, but also punk rock, experimental rock, alternative rock, and electronic acts. History Matador was created in 1989 by Chris Lombardi in his New York City apart ...

in 2011 as a digital download. ''Hexagons'' was quite well received

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said 'The one thing Esben and the Witch does remarkably well with Hexagons is establish a consistent, ghostly atmosphere right from the beginning and all the way through to the end with...', and

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said 'The Hexagons EP is undeniably portentous in both appearance and sound'.

Track listing

All songs by Esben and the Witch #The Fall - 2:39 #The Flight - 4:15 #The Surge - 3:06 #The Still - 3:20 #The Cast - 4:06 #The Thaw - 2:03

Personnel

* Rachel Davies - vocals, bass * Daniel Copeman - guitars, percussion * Thomas Fisher - guitars

References

2011 EPs Esben and the Witch albums Matador Records EPs {{Ep-stub