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. Despite retaining the same line-up, the band changed their name in 2006 and are now known as The Furze. The title track "Stealin' Beats" was recorded in the studio and produced by

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. "Days" and "Nefarious" were both recorded live, in order to showcase the band's acclaimed live performances. "Watching the Sun go Down" was a demo recording made in lead singer, Ash's back garden, and includes authentic

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sounds. The EP was generally well received and was made ''"single of the week"'' by NME magazine and

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. "Stealin' Beats" was also used in the

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'' which has sold more than 500,000 copies worldwide. The same song featured the UK

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Track listing

All tracks written by A.Bull, D.Ody, P.Seaman, D.Strows #"Stealin' Beats" – 4:03 #"Days" – 4:16 #"Nefarious" – 3:57 #"Watching the Sun go Down" – 4:02

Personnel

*Ash Bull –

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*Dave Ody –

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*Paul Seaman –

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*D. "Wookie" Strows –

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– Production and Mixing (Track 1) *Chris Leckie – Recording (Track 3) *Kid Galahad - Production (Tracks 2 and 4)

References

{{Authority control Kid Galahad (band) albums 2001 debut EPs