The Motion Sick and Golden Bloom launch a cover assault on this split 7 inch. Golden Bloom covers The Motion Sick's "30 Lives" which was featured in the video game, Dance Dance Revolution, while The Motion Sick covers Golden Bloom's "Doomsday Devices". The Motion Sick's "30 Lives," is a ba-ba-ba filled ditty in which the protagonist utilizes a video game code to spend 30 lives with his partner. Earning "Blender Breakout" for their 30 Lives video, CMJ's Sonicbids Spotlight, and Spin's Undiscovered Band Worth A Listen, Epstein (Guitar, Vocals), Matthew Girard (Bass, Trumpet), Patrick Mussari (Guitar) and Travis Richter (Drums) draw parallels to Vonnegut with lyrics ringing of social commentary. Never too serious while slinging weighty subject matters and unconventional musical themes, the band remains profoundly simple in the melodic nods to their literary muses and societal inspirations. In January 2009 SPIN Magazine designated Golden Bloom as one of "8 undiscovered bands worth a listen" while stating that "'Doomsday Devices' feels like a great b-side from the [Wilco] Summerteeth era." With the tongue-in-cheek "Doomsday Devices" video, Golden Bloom multi-instrumentalist and front man, Shawn Fogel, tests the dichotomy between hope and fear, bright energetic melodies shadowing the questions pervading society. Produced by Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Mates of State), Roger Greenawalt (Ben Kweller), and Dylan Magierek (Mark Kozelek), the latest album, Fan the Flames explores the exploitation of peoples' fears which lead to that spark of passion to make a difference. "Doomsday Devices" Written by: Shawn Fogel Produced by: Matthew Girard and The Motion Sick Horn Arrangements: Matthew Girard Engineered by: Matthew Girard Assisted by: Chris Johnson (The Moontower), Veronica Dale Mixed by: Matthew Girard The Motion Sick is: Michael Epstein: vocals, acoustic guitar, handclaps Travis Richter: drums, glockenspiel, handclaps Patrick Mussari: guitars Matthew Girard: bass, trumpet, euphonium, vocals, percussion, additional guitars and keyboards Additional Musician: Veronica Dale: Wurlitzer, Organ