Destroy the Robots

Destroy the Robots
EP by The Red Paintings
Released	8 August 2006
Recorded	2006 Modern Music Studios, Australia
Genre	Experimental, alternative rock, orchestral art rock
Length	23:48
Label	Modern Music/Sony BMG
Producer	Eric Chan and Trash McSweeney
The Red Paintings chronology
Walls (2005)Walls2005 Destroy the Robots (2006) Feed the Wolf (2007)Feed the Wolf2007

Destroy the Robots is the sixth release and fifth EP by the Brisbane band The Red Paintings. The album was engineered by Stuart Niven, mixed by David Leonard and mastered by Matthew Grey. The album achieved some commercial success in Australia and was well received by critics. The single "Pickles" made its ARIA debut at #86 and Air Chart debut at #3.

Critical response

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Sputnikmusic	[1]
Mess & Noise Magazine	(Positive)[2]

The EP received positive reviews from Australian media, including Sputnikmusic reviewer G_Mac07, who dubbed the EP a "superb release".^[1]

Track listing

1. "Destroy the Robots" – 3:41
2. "Pickles" – 3:50
3. "It Is as It Was" – 5:08
4. "I'll Sell You Suicide" – 3:07
5. "Future Less" – 2:46
6. "Destroy the Humans" – 5:16

Personnel

• Trash McSweeney – guitar, vocals, synth and bass
• Ellen Stancombe – violin, backing vocals
• Wayne Jennings – cello, backing vocals
• Amanda Holmes – bass
• Andy Davis – drums
• Shenzo Gregorio – mandolin

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