Tiger Teeth

Badman released Winds Take No Shape in Spring of 2004, which was greeted with high praise from all corners. Uncut called it "a magnificent surprise" and Jane sized it up as "the uncorny indie-rock answer to Sade, moody wake-and-bake vibes." With this record, the band grew into something more impressionistic, mystical, and beautiful than the pop of their previous album. Before the band arrived at that matured radiance, however, they recorded Tiger Teeth over a period of six months in 2002. The tracks remained in limbo following Ryko's acquisition of Emperor Norton but are now free to roam the countryside. The EP is filled with strong, catchy, groovy, California pop tunes such as 'Nervous Wreck' and 'Tiger Teeth.' And boasts keyboardist Simone Rubi lead vocals on a couple tracks.