This track is possibly the only “true” story in our set, and as such it would be remiss of me not to include it here while I have the chance:
In the spring of '08 a weapons test at an army base in New Jersey resulted in a shell being sent somewhat astray. It hit a residential district and landed slap bang in the middle of a small girl's bedroom. Thankfully she was out visiting friends, but the family cat – who liked to sleep in the girl's bed – bore the brunt of the blast. Every effort was made to save said cat, but to no avail. Everyone involved was terribly sorry.
credits
from Scaring the Pets,
released June 1, 2009
Andy Stafford: drums.
Tom Hazledine: guitars and voice.
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