Coloring Book (Glassjaw EP)

Coloring Book is the fourth extended play by the American post-hardcore band Glassjaw, self-released on February 13, 2011. The release was initially exclusively given away for free during the group's February–March 2011 tour, and was said to serve as a preview for Glassjaw's upcoming third studio album.[6][7] The EP was later made available on Glassjaw's webstore on September 15, 2012, packaged in a red gatefold sleeve along with a pink-colored DVD, Coloring Book: Live at the Forum.[8]

Coloring Book
EP by
ReleasedFebruary 13, 2011 (2011-02-13)
Genre
Length27:55
LabelSelf-released
ProducerRyan Seigel, Jonathan Florencio
Glassjaw chronology
Our Color Green (The Singles)
(2011)
Coloring Book
(2011)
Material Control
(2017)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk(88%)[2]
Alternative Press[3]
Sputnikmusic(4.5/5)[4]
ThePRP[5]

A limited edition 12" vinyl pressing of the EP was released on August 13, 2013. Each disc is unique in that they were made up of three rings, each in different colors, thus meaning no two copies are the same. The 12" edition was limited to 120 pieces.[9]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Black Nurse"3:52
2."Gold"4:43
3."Vanilla Poltergeist Snake"3:22
4."Miracles in Inches"3:41
5."Stations of the New Cross"6:55
6."Daytona White"5:22

Personnel

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Glassjaw

Production and recording[10]

Release history

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Release history for Coloring Book
Reigon Label Format Date Ref.
United States Self-released CD February 13, 2011 [11]
Various CD+DVD September 15, 2012 [8]
LP August 16, 2013 [12]
February 15, 2021 [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Glassjaw - Coloring Book EP". Alternative Press. 23 February 2011.
  2. ^ Pfleider, Adam (February 24, 2011). "Review: Coloring Book". AbsolutePunk. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  3. ^ Shultz, Brian (2011). "File Under: Color Revolt". Alternative Press. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  4. ^ Flatley, Ryan (February 15, 2011). "Review: Coloring Book". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  5. ^ wookubus (2011-02-24). "Glassjaw - Coloring Book". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  6. ^ O'Neill, Brian (February 14, 2011). "Hardcore Legends Glassjaw Return to Stage". Spin. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  7. ^ "Glassjaw giving away new EP - audio". NME. IPC Media. January 12, 2011. Retrieved March 27, 2011.
  8. ^ a b "Glassjaw Announce 'Coloring Book' Live In London Release". DIY. 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  9. ^ Beltran, Kendra. "Glassjaw to Release Exclusive Coloring Book Vinyls". underthegunreview.net. Under the Gun Review. Archived from the original on 2013-08-12. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  10. ^ Coloring Book (CD digipak fold). Glassjaw. New York: AML. 2011.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  11. ^ wookubus (2011-01-11). "Glassjaw Streaming New Track, Offering Free EP At Upcoming Shows". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  12. ^ wookubus (2013-08-09). "Glassjaw To Release "Coloring Book" On Vinyl With 120 Different Color Options". Theprp.com. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  13. ^ "Glassjaw's Coloring Book EP Gets 10th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue and Comes to Streaming". Pitchfork. 2021-02-15. Retrieved 2023-03-21.