Terra Nova (EP)

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Terra Nova
The Austerity Program - Terra Nova.jpg
EP by
ReleasedMarch 25, 2003
RecordedJanuary 22–26, 2002, at Fordham Evangelical Lutheran Church Bronx, NY
Genre Noise rock, post-metal, industrial rock
Length33:31
Label Hydra Head Records
Producer The Austerity Program
The Austerity Program chronology
Terra Nova
(2003)
Black Madonna
(2007)
Professional ratings
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Terra Nova is the debut extended play by American noise rock band The Austerity Program, released in 2003 through Hydra Head Records. The disc received mixed reception, some critics praised its experimental tendencies, while others critiqued repetition. The EP performed poorly commercial-wise, and it is considered[ by whom? ] as one of the least-selling records Hydra Head has ever released.

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Song 8"9:33
2."Song 4"7:16
3."Song 3"8:36
4."Song 11"8:07

Personnel

The Austerity Program
Production

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