Write Your Own History
Write Your Own History is a compilation of B-sides and previously unreleased material by the Sunderland band Field Music.
The album was well received, receiving a 7/10 from The Guardian and praise from publications such as The Times.
Track listing
- "You're Not Supposed To" – 2:37
- "In the Kitchen" – 3:41
- "Trying to Sit Out" – 1:48
- "Breakfast Song" – 1:49
- "Feeding the Birds" – 2:11
- "Test Your Reaction" – 4:08
- "I'm Tired" – 2:47
- "Alternating Current" – 3:08
- "Can You See Anything" – 3:20
Personnel
- Peter Brewis
- David Brewis
- Andrew Moore
- Emma Fisk
- Laura Staniland
- Peter Richardson
- Michael Kershaw
- Kenny Kirsop
- Barry Hyde of The Futureheads – guitars
- David Hyde of The Futureheads – drums
You're Not Supposed To
The album opener, "You're Not Supposed To", was later released as a single with a video depicting the band performing in a Northern England pub as the patrons form a large conga line and some join in playing instruments with the band. The single features a typographical cover similar to that of the album, but with larger text displaying the lyrics to the song rather than information on the band's history.- "You're Not Supposed To" – 2:37
- "You're Not Supposed To" – 3:26
- "You're Not Supposed To" – 2:33