''Metridium Fields'' is the major label debut by

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. It is a re-recorded version of their album ''Metridium Field'', which was released independently by the band two years earlier. The band's original debut album, ''Metridium Field'' was self-released in 2004, and after signing with

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in 2005, the band decided to remaster the album for its world-wide release. Upon finding the original master tracks had become unusable, Giant Squid re-recorded the entire album and re-released it as their major label debut and first "official" album. ''Fields'' was released on August 22, 2006, and brought the band critical acclaim and a devoted fanbase. The title of the album and its closing track is named for ''

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Artwork

The painting depicted in the album cover is '' Watson and the Shark'' by

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Track listing

Metridium Field

Metridium Fields

Personnel

* Aurielle Gregory – vocals, guitar, banjo, Juno 106, Prophet 600, Moog Opus * Aaron Gregory – vocals, guitar, banjo, theremin * Bryan Beeson – bass * Michael Conroy – drums * Tim Conroy – trumpet 2006 debut albums Giant Squid (band) albums The End Records albums {{2000s-doom-metal-album-stub