The First Crusade (album)

The First Crusade
Studio album by Jakobínarína
Released October 1, 2007
Recorded Monnow Valley, Monmouth Wales
Genre Alternative, Punk
Length 35:26
Label 12 Tónar, Regal/EMI
Producer Stan Kybert
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Promotional copy of The First Crusade
Singles from The First Crusade
  1. "Jesus/Filipino Girl"
    Released: May 21, 2007
  2. "This Is An Advertisement/Water Wasser Everywhere"
    Released: July 23, 2007
  3. "His Lyrics Are Disastrous/Do My Love"
    Released: September 24, 2007
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The First Crusade is the only studio album by the Icelandic band Jakobinarina. It was released on October 1, 2007 on 12 Tónar in Europe, and on Regal/EMI in the UK. The First Crusade was released on CD and LP. The original track listing listed "I've Got A Date With My Television" and "So, Spit Me In The Eye" as "(I've Got A Date With) My Television" and "Spit Me In The Eye". Jakobinarina disbanded shortly after the album's release on March 8, 2008.

Track listing

  1. "Monday I'm In Vain" – 3:04
  2. "His Lyrics Are Disastrous" – 2:17
  3. "17" – 2:43
  4. "Jesus" – 2:46
  5. "Call For Advice" – 4:13
  6. "End Of Transmission No.6" – 1:32
  7. "Sleeping In Seattle" – 2:24
  8. "I've Got A Date With My Television" – 2:51
  9. "This Is An Advertisement" – 4:01
  10. "I'm A Villain" – 2:58
  11. "Nice Guys Don't Play Good Music" – 3:08
  12. "So, Spit Me In The Eye" – 5:29

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