I/III / II/III / III/III

I/III / II/III / III/III

Cover art for the CD release compiling all three EPs. Though similar, it's not the same as the art found on the individual EPs.
EP series by Poison the Well
Released November 2008 – May 2009
Recorded 2007 during the Versions sessions
Genre Post-hardcore
Length 18:39
Label Ferret Music
Producer Eskil Lövström, Pelle Henricsson
Poison the Well chronology
Versions
(2007)Versions2007		 I/III / II/III / III/III
(2008–2009)		 The Tropic Rot
(2009)The Tropic Rot2009
Individual covers

All three EPs combined together to create a larger image. The band's logo spreads across all three covers.

I/III / II/III / III/III (pronounced as One of Three, Two of Three, Three of Three) is a limited edition set of three 7″ vinyl records by post-hardcore band Poison the Well. The collection features three EPs released both physically and digitally that contain songs written and recorded for the band's fourth studio album, but were never released.[1] The three EPs were released throughout the recording process of Poison the Well's following studio album, The Tropic Rot, which was released on July 7, 2009.[2][3]

Album information

During the recording sessions for Poison the Well's fourth studio album, Versions, the band recorded more than enough songs than were necessary for one full album. After the release of Versions, Poison the Well had considered releasing the extra songs in a special way, however nothing had materialized until late 2008 when the band came up with the idea of a limited edition pressing on vinyl. The EPs in the series were released over the recording period of their fifth studio album, later to be known as The Tropic Rot. All songs from I/III / II/III / III/III were also made available as bonus tracks on digital retail versions of The Tropic Rot.

Each release in the series contains two tracks, and could be obtained both physically in the form of a 7″ vinyl record or digitally from online digital retail stores. Physical copies could only be purchased at concerts or from online webstores for mail order. Physical copies are limited, although exact quantities are unknown. The cover art of the three individual releases can combine to create a larger image altogether.[4] A secret message is revealed once all the albums are combined.[5]

In a limited run of 2,000 copies,[6] all three EPs were also released on one CD containing all six songs. The CD was released as a Record Store Day exclusive, and could only be obtained at participating independent record stores across the United States.[7]

Track listings

All songs were written by Poison the Well. The limited edition CD features all six songs in this order.

I/III

  1. "New Fast" – 2:11
  2. "Purple Sabbath" – 4:52

II/III

  1. "Shuffle" – 3:20
  2. "Bowie" – 4:40

III/III

  1. "A#No.1" – 2:35
  2. "Run Desire Gone Clean" – 1:02

Release history

Release date Album Format Quantity Catalog
November 11, 2008 I/III 7″ vinyl, digital download Limited – quantity unknown Ferret – F115[8]
January 20, 2009 II/III 7″ vinyl, digital download Limited – quantity unknown Ferret – F119[9]
April 18, 2009 I/III / II/III / III/III Compact disc 2,000 copies[6] Ferret – F124
May 19, 2009 III/III 7″ vinyl, digital download Limited – quantity unknown TBA

Personnel

Poison the Well

Production and art

References

  1. ↑ "Poison The Well Announces New 7" Vinyl EP Releases" MetalUnderground.com. Retrieved on October 2, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Poison the Well To Enter Studio In November" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on October 2, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Poison the Well: New Album Title, Release Date Revealed" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on March 27, 2009.
  4. ↑ "Poison The Well Announce 7-Inch Series" Late Night Wallflower. Retrieved on October 2, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Poison the Well, 36 Crazyfists: European Tour Dates Announced" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on January 17, 2009.
  6. 1 2 "Poison The Well Announce Details Of Fifth Full-Length LP" Thetripwire. Retrieved on April 18, 2009.
  7. ↑ "Poison The Well Prep Limited Release for Record Store Day!" Alt Sounds. Retrieved on April 18, 2009.
  8. ↑ "Poison the Well, Featured Release: I/III" Ferret Music Website. Retrieved on March 24, 2009.
  9. ↑ "Poison the Well, Featured Release: II/III" Ferret Music Website. Retrieved on March 24, 2009.
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