"Russian Spies" / "Occult Enemies" is a single from Against Me!, released as a 7" vinyl single on June 14, 2011 on Sabot Productions. This is the last Against Me! release to feature Laura Jane Grace before her transition. "Occult Enemies" is featured on the soundtrack of NHL 12.
Background After Against Me!'s break in late 2010, the band returned with a new drummer, Jay Weinberg. Laura Jane Grace said in early 2011 in many interviews that the band intended to release an EP or 7" before summer 2011, after "kicking around" a few songs that did not necessarily feel like tracks for a sixth studio album. Prior to their March 2011 tour with Dropkick Murphys, the band spent time off tour in Madison, Wisconsin recording at a studio owned by Butch Vig.
Track listing
Personnel
Band Laura Jane Grace – guitar, lead vocals James Bowman – guitar, backing vocals Andrew Seward – bass guitar, backing vocals Jay Weinberg – drums
Production Mike Zirkel – recording engineer and mixing Rob Halstead – assistant engineer Emily Lazar and Joe LaPorta – mastering
Art and design Steak Mtn. – art direction, design, typography, and illustration Ryan Russell – band photography
See also Against Me! discography
References
External links Recording two new songs at Smart Studios in Madison, WI., To clarify, full band is recording. Also recording a TV show theme song. Can't say which show yet, not sure if they're going use it. – Original announcement on Grace's Twitter