''Melody and the Tyranny'' is an EP released by
Velvet Revolver as a precursor to their album ''
Libertad''. It includes two tracks from ''Libertad'' as well as the
Talking Heads cover "Psycho Killer" and a live rendition of "Do It for the Kids", a song from Velvet Revolver's debut album, ''
Contraband
Contraband (from Medieval French ''contrebande'' "smuggling") refers to any item that, relating to its nature, is illegal to be possessed or sold. It is used for goods that by their nature are considered too dangerous or offensive in the eyes o ...
''. The documentary on the making of ''Libertad'' was Produced and Directed by Rocco Guarino.
The EP received a European and Australian release and was not released in North America. It was limited to just 5,000 copies.
Track listing
# "
She Builds Quick Machines
"She Builds Quick Machines" is a rock song by Velvet Revolver, and was released as the first single from the album '' Libertad'' on May 21, 2007. The song was made available for digital download on May 16, 2007. Besides being featured on ''Libert ...
" (
Scott Weiland,
Slash,
Duff McKagan,
Matt Sorum,
Dave Kushner)
# "Just Sixteen" (Weiland, Slash, McKagan, Sorum, Kushner)
# "
Psycho Killer" (
David Byrne
David Byrne (; born 14 May 1952) is a Scottish-American singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, visual artist and filmmaker. He was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of ...
,
Chris Frantz,
Tina Weymouth)
# "Making of ''Libertad''" – 5 minute piece (video)
# "Do It for the Kids" – live (video) (Weiland, Slash, McKagan, Sorum, Kushner)
Personnel
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Scott Weiland – lead vocals
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Slash – lead guitar
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Dave Kushner – rhythm guitar
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Duff McKagan – bass, backing vocals
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Matt Sorum – drums, percussion, backing vocals
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References
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2007 EPs
Velvet Revolver albums
RCA Records EPs
Albums produced by Brendan O'Brien (record producer)