We Used to Vacation is the fourth EP by the American indie rock band Cold War Kids. It was released by V2 on November 27, 2006 on compact disc and vinyl.[1][2] The title track (which is also the opening track of Robbers & Cowards) is told from the perspective of an alcoholic family man, telling of his struggle against his alcoholism in order to be responsible to his family.[citation needed] The line "I give a check to tax deductible charity organizations" is from the Bob Dylan track "Ballad of a Thin Man", from his Highway 61 Revisited album.
| We Used to Vacation | ||||
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| EP by Cold War Kids | ||||
| Released | November 27, 2006 (2006-11-27) | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 17:49 | |||
| Label | V2 | |||
| Producer | Kevin Augunas, Jason Martin, Cold War Kids | |||
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NME were impressed by the track, praising the production and vocals and saying that the band had "enough flair, taste and soul for any educated heart in Britain."[3]
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| 1. | "We Used To Vacation" | 4:14 |
| 2. | "In Harmony In Silver" | 3:38 |
| 3. | "Expensive Tastes" | 5:02 |
| 4. | "Quiet, Please!" | 4:55 |
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