Ferris Wheel on Fire

Ferris Wheel on Fire is the second EP by American psych folk band Neutral Milk Hotel, released as part of their Walking Wall of Words compilation package on December 12, 2011. The EP contains several unreleased songs (Oh Sister, Ferris Wheel on Fire, Home, I Will Bury You in Time, and My Dreamgirl Don't Exist), and three songs that have been released on other albums (Engine and A Baby For Pree/Glow Into You). Engine originally appeared on the Holland, 1945 7" single while "April 8th" and "A Baby For Pree" both appeared on the 1996 album On Avery Island. All three are alternative versions from their originals and it should be noted that "A Baby For Pree/Glow Into You" contains an additional section that wasn't originally featured on On Avery Island. This was Jeff Mangum's first example of grounding himself in the melodic acoustic scene that he became known for in his later work, and includes many fan and friend favorites of his. This is also the first recording or set of recordings that featured an "official" member of Neutral Milk Hotel, Julian Koster ^[1]

Personnel

Jeff Mangum - Guitar, Voice
Robert Schneider - Melodica
Julian Koster - Singing Saw
Craig Morris - Engineer
Veronica Trow - Executive Producer
Marke Ohe and Jeff Mangum - Album Design and Back Cover Collage

Track Listing

1. "Oh Sister" - 3:36
2. "Ferris Wheel on Fire - 3:46
3. "Home" - 2:04
4. "April 8th" - 2:32
5. "I Will Bury You In Time" - 2:12
6. "Engine" - 2:55
7. "A Baby For Pree/Glow Into You - 2:46
8. "My Dreamgirl Don't Exist" - 3:51