''Replica Sun Machine'' is the second album by

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. Work began on the album shortly after the release of '' The Debt Collection''. In an interview for Swedish television, singer and songwriter Andrew Pettitt said that by February 2007 the album was completed as far as they were concerned. However, around this time, Danger Mouse heard they were working on a new album, and offered to produce it for them. This led to The Shortwave Set delaying release of the album in order to accommodate Danger Mouse's busy schedule. Production with Danger Mouse began in May 2007. The group kept in touch with their fan base during this time in

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via a series of posts on thei
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', during which time they left their then current record label

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, and signed with

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to produce ''Replica Sun Machine''.

Track listing

All songs written and performed by The Shortwave Set. Produced by Danger Mouse. #"Harmonia" #"Glitches 'N' Bugs" #"Replica" #"House of Lies" #"Now Til '69" #"Distant Daze" #"No Social" #"Yesterdays to Come" #"I Know" #"Sun Machine" #"The Downer Song" Orchestration on tracks 3,4,8,9 arranged by

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is also credited for '

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, synths and atmospheres'.

From Deptford to Hollywood

The album was released with an exclusive bonus disc via Rough Trade. The disc included alternative versions of some songs, and a movie entitled ''The Shortwave Set Go To Hollywood''. This, along with the title of the bonus disc, ''From Deptford to Hollywood'', reference how the band, which began in Deptford, London, ended up working with Danger Mouse (of

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fame) to produce ''Replica Sun Machine.'' #"Yesterdays To Come (Clothed Dog Remix)" #"House of Lies (Orchestral Version)" #"Replica (Orchestral Version)" #"I Know (Deptford Daze Remix)" {{Authority control 2008 albums The Shortwave Set albums Albums produced by Danger Mouse (musician) Wall of Sound (record label) albums