"Tabloid Magazine" is a song by Australian punk rock band The Living End. It was released in February 2004, as the second single from their third album, Modern ARTillery. The song spent 4 weeks in the Australian ARIA Singles Charts and peaked at No. 57. It appeared at No 66 on Triple J's Hottest 100 poll for 2003.
It features a live version of the classic "All Torn Down", plus acoustic versions of "Who's Gonna Save Us?" and "What Would You Do?" and a previously unreleased track, "No Reaction".
On the title track frontman Chris Cheney writes, "I have a weak spot for these mags. I am fascinated at the social preoccupation with reading about other people’s lives. They lure you in and become difficult to put down. I think it has a new wave kinda edge".
The video was directed by Todd Sheldrick, and filmed in Sydney during the band's national Modern ARTillery tour in 2003.
Track listing
Personnel Band members Chris Cheney – vocals, guitar Andy Strachan – drums Scott Owen – double bass, backing vocals
Recording process Producer – Mark Trombino Engineer – Mark Tromino Assistant engineer – Dean Nelson, Jason Cupp Mastering – Brian Gardner Mixing – Mark Trombino Studios – Ocean Studios, Burbank, California Mixing studios – Extasy South, Hollywood, California
Artwork Art direction – Richard Goodheart Photography – Matthew Welch
Charts +Chart performance for "Tabloid Magazine"Chart (2004)PeakpositionAustralia (ARIA) 57
Release history +Release history and formats for "Tabloid Magazine" Region Date Label Format Catalogue Australia February 2004 EMI/Capitol CD 5480642
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