Watch Frightened Rabbit performing ‘If You Were Me’, one of the bonus tracks from Pedestrian Verse. It was filmed by Hand Held Cine Club who have done a fantastic job.
This song came along right at the end of the process of finishing the album, almost literally in the final hour. I remember that writing and recording the demo took about an hour, as I was rushing out to get a bit drunk with friends and needed to finish it.
But sometimes it’s these throwaway moments that work best. I sent it round everyone and got an unexpectedly positive reaction. It nearly made it on to the album proper, but was RUTHLESSLY cut. Poor wee thing. So here it is…
Tracklisting: Pedestrian Verse
Acts of Man
Backyard Skulls
Holy
The Woodpile
Late March, Death March
December’s Traditions
Housing (In)
Dead Now
State Hospital
Nitrous Gas
Housing (Out)
The Oil Slick
Pedestrian Verse is available 4th Feb