Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption)

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Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption)
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Compilation album by
Enter Shikari
Released16 April 2021
Recorded2020–2021
Genre Alternative rock
Length58:59
Label SO Recordings
Producer Rou Reynolds
Enter Shikari chronology
Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible
(2020)		Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption)
(2021)		 A Kiss for the Whole World
(2023)

Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption) is the third compilation album by English rock band Enter Shikari, released on 16 April 2021. Recorded throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the album consists of remote live and acoustic performances recorded while the band members were separated from one another due to lockdown measures.

Contents

Background and release

On 17 April 2020, the band released their sixth studio album Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible , [1] with the intention of touring it later that year. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tour plans were cancelled due to lockdown measures and ultimately rescheduled to take place at the end of 2021. Under lockdown, the band began trying to work out different ways of performing while they were all locked down away from each other, with lead singer Rou Reynolds stating that "with no live shows, and no real contact with the rest of the band, it was nice to at least be able to do some remote sessions together. It was also interesting to develop acoustic and alternative versions of some of the new tracks. These performances went some way to filling the gaping hole in our lives!" [2]

The album was released on 16 April 2021, accompanied by a book penned by Reynolds titled A Treatise On Possibility: Perspectives On Humanity Hereafter.

Track listing

Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption) track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Dreamer's Hotel" (acoustic)3:48
2."Rat Race" (at home)3:25
3."Stop the Clocks" (acoustic – at home)3:42
4."Crossing the Rubicon" (at home)3:18
5."Live Outside" (acoustic – at home)3:21
6."Heroes" (acoustic)4:26
7."The Great Unknown" (at home)3:26
8."Satellites" (at home)3:45
9."Stop the Clocks" (at Home)4:06
10."T.I.N.A" (acoustic – at home)3:46
11."Torn Apart" (acoustic – at home)4:25
12."Warm Smiles Do Not Make You Welcome Here" (at home)4:23
13."Live Outside" (solo electric – live from the woods)3:44
14."The Pressure's On" (solo electric – live from the woods)3:30
15."Anaesthetist" (at home)2:53
16."The Dreamer's Hotel" (at home)2:54
Total length:59:58

Tracks 5 and 11 are exclusive to the digital edition, and are missing from physical releases (CD and vinyl). [3]

Personnel

Enter Shikari

Additional musicians

Charts

Chart performance for Moratorium (Broadcasts from the Interruption)
Chart (2021)Peak
position
UK Independent Albums (OCC) [4] 5
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC) [5] 6

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References

  1. ↑ Shepherd, Tom. "Album Review: Enter Shikari – Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible". Kerrang. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  2. ↑ Martin, Tom. "Enter Shikari release surprise companion album, Moratorium (Broadcasts From The Interruption)". Kerrang. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Enter Shikari – Moratorium (Broadcasts From The Interruption) (2021, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
  4. ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
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