''Unicorn Steak'' is the first studio album by the Canadian
rock band
Die Mannequin, released on November 13, 2007 in Canada and March 4, 2008 in the United States. ''Unicorn Steak'' is a compilation of Die Mannequin’s first two studio eps ''
How To Kill'' and ''
Slaughter Daughter'' with two new additional tracks "Empty's Promise (Early Demo)" and a cover of the
Beatsteaks song "Hand In Hand".
Track listing
All songs written by Care Failure, except "Upside Down Cross" & "Fatherpunk" by Care Failure and Michael T. Fox.
#"Do It or Die" – 3:36
#"Saved By Strangers" – 3:24
#"Upside Down Cross" – 3:55
#"Lonely of a Woman" – 3:38
#"Autumn Cannibalist" – 3:23
#"Near the End" – 2:47
#"Fatherpunk" – 3:13
#"Donut Kill Self" – 4:31
#"Empty's Promise"
arly Demo�� 5:11
#"Hand In Hand" – 2:28
* Track 10 is "Open Season" on the American version.
Personnel
;Die Mannequin
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Care Failure –
lead vocals
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guitar
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bass
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Anthony "Useless" Bleed
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bass
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* Bass (fish), various saltwater and freshwater species
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Pat M. –
drums
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percussion
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;Technical staff and artwork
*Tracks 1&2 Produced by
Ian D'Sa
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Early life and career
Ian was born in the suburb of Southall, London. He is of Goan background. His family moved to Canada when he was three ...
*Tracks 3&4 Produced by
Junior Sanchez
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*Tracks 1&2 Recorded by
Eric Ratz
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Kenny Luong
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*Tracks 3&4 Recorded by
Ray Martin assisted by
Jeff Pelletier
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*Tracks 1-4 Mixed by Eric Ratz
*Tracks 5-8 Produced, recorded & mixed by
MSTRKRFT
*Track 9 Recorded & mixed by
Krisjan Leslie
*Track 9 Recorded & mixed by Eric Ratz & Kenny Luong
*Mastered by
Noah Mintz
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*Art by
B. Bergerson &
D. Appleby for Think Tank Creative
*Photography by
Ivan Otis
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Release history
See also
Die Mannequin
External links
Official websiteMyspace
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2007 compilation albums
Die Mannequin albums