The Big More

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The Big More
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Released14 October 2011
Genre Alternative rock, indie rock, shoegazing, dream pop
Label Atlantic
The Joy Formidable chronology
Roarities
(2011)
The Big More
(2011)
Wolf's Law
(2013)

The Big More is an extended play by Welsh alternative rock band the Joy Formidable. It was released on 14 October 2011 as a digital download and CD; the latter was distributed exclusively through the band's website. The EP is composed of remixes, live performances and an original song, "Anemone". [1]

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Cradle"2:46
2."Cradle (Fang Island Remix)"3:19
3."Anemone"4:10
4."Whirring (Live at Koko)"10:03
5."It's Over"3:08

Chart performance

Chart (2011)Peak
position
UK Physical Singles Chart (Official Charts Company) [2] 32

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References

  1. "The Joy Formidable – The Big More" . Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  2. "Official Physical Singles Chart Top 100 16 October 2011 - 22 October 2011". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 May 2020.