This Is Not for You

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"This Is Not For You"
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Single by Blood Red Shoes
Released7 July 2008
Genre Alternative rock, garage rock
Length4:32
Label V2 Records
Blood Red Shoes singles chronology
"Say Something, Say Anything"
(2008)
"This Is Not For You"
(2008)
"Light It Up"
(2010)

"This Is Not for You" is the ninth single released by English rock band Blood Red Shoes, and the fourth from their debut album, Box of Secrets . The song was released on vinyl only, unlike the previous two releases which had also been available on CD. Only 1,000 copies of the vinyl were released.

Contents

The titular song on the single release has a slightly shortened introduction; the full-length song can be heard on the album. The instrumental b-side was self-produced by the band. [1]

Track listing

7"

  1. "This Is Not for You" (Single edit)
  2. "Carry Knots"

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References

  1. "The Ultimate List of Best Casual Shoes For Men". Blood Red Shoes.co.uk. 15 June 2008. Archived from the original on 29 September 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2008.