"Retreat! Retreat!" is the first single by the
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65daysofstatic
65daysofstatic (often abbreviated as 65dos, 65days, or simply 65) are a post-rock band from Sheffield, England. Formed in 2001, the band is composed of instrumentalists Paul Wolinski, Joe Shrewsbury, Rob Jones and Simon Wright.
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, released on 29 November 2004 on Monotreme.
Overview
The distinctive sample that opens "Retreat! Retreat!" ("This negative energy just makes me stronger, we will not retreat, this band is unstoppable!") is the voice of
Matt Dillon
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from the 1992 film ''
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The music video for "Retreat! Retreat!" was produced by
Media Lounge
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Media Lounge is an audio-visual collective based in Sheffield and London. It comprises members Dave Holloway, Paul Huxley, Tim Parmee, Tom Rose, Paul (Power) Sherlock and Damien Wasylkiw.
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.
An
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10/4 is used in the middle of the song.
Track listing
#"Retreat! Retreat!" – 4:09
#"AOD" – 6:15 different version from
Stumble.Stop.Repeat
''Stumble.Stop.Repeat'' is the debut extended play by the post-rock band 65daysofstatic
65daysofstatic (often abbreviated as 65dos, 65days, or simply 65) are a post-rock band from Sheffield, England. Formed in 2001, the band is composed o ...
(EP)
#"The Major Cities of the World Are Being Destroyed One By One By the Monsters" – 4:09
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2004 singles
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