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Early Stages of "In Cold Blood"
- Joe Newman recalls writing "In Cold Blood" in college with Gus Unger-Hamilton.
- Unger-Hamilton quickly reacted to Newman's guitar riff, creating a collaborative songwriting process.
Tom Green's Minimalist Drumming
- Tom Green's minimalist drum setup contributed to alt-J's signature sound.
- He gradually built his kit piece by piece in Gwill's bedroom, starting with a snare, then kick drum, cowbells, and bongos.
The Tempo Challenge
- alt-J struggled to find a consistent tempo for "In Cold Blood."
- They solved it by using variable tempos in different song sections, a breakthrough moment.