Three Songs is an EP by New Zealand band Tall Dwarfs, released in 1981. It was the first recording released by the band.

The EP was included on Hello Cruel World, released in 1987.

Three Songs (Tall Dwarfs EP)

Critical reception

AllMusic called it "a mix of homemade melodic genius, lo-fi recording that has a soul, lyrics cribbed from the heart of a life-loving crank, and a basketful of unexplained noises that only happen in the middle of the night when you're alone in the house."

Three Songs (Tall Dwarfs EP)

Legacy

Chris Jenkins, in Rock: The Rough Guide, credited the EP with helping to introduce the practice of lo-fi home recording.

Three Songs (Tall Dwarfs EP)

Track listing

"Nothing's Going to Happen" "Luck or Loveliness" "All My Hollowness to You"

References

Tall Dwarfs albums

1981 debut EPs

Flying Nun Records EPs