| Distorted Ghost | ||||
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| Released | February 1, 2000 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
| Length | 19:15 | |||
| Label | Odeon/Capitol/EMI Records 0170 4 69505 2 7 C2-69505 | |||
| Producer | Mark Linkous | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork | 4.0/10 [2] |
Distorted Ghost is an EP by Sparklehorse, released in 2000. [3] [4] [5] It is a collection of b-sides and live tracks. [1]
The Independent called the EP a "perfectly formed six-track stopgap." [6] In its 3-star (out of 5) review, Newsweek likened it to "a more twisted R.E.M., with less heaviosity." [7]
All tracks are written by Mark Linkous, except My Yoke Is Heavy, which was written by Daniel Johnston.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Happy Man" (Memphis version) | 3:41 |
| 2. | "Waiting for Nothing" | 2:31 |
| 3. | "Happy Place" | 2:17 |
| 4. | "My Yoke Is Heavy" | 3:32 |
| 5. | "Gasoline Horseys" (live) | 3:28 |
| 6. | "Happy Pig" (live) | 4:01 |
| Total length: | 19:15 | |
"Happy Man"
"Waiting for Nothing", "Happy Place" & "My Yoke Is Heavy"
"Gasoline Horseys"
"Happy Pig"
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