I Can't Handle Change is an EP by American indie pop band Roar. Released in 2010, the EP features lo-fi indie pop and bedroom pop. In 2023, the song "Christmas Kids" became viral on Tiktok and hit its peak on the Irish Singles Chart at 45th place.[2][3]
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| Released | March 14, 2010[1] | |||
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| Length | 14:53 | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
| Producer | Owen Evans | |||
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The EP songs describes the abusive relationship between Phil Spector and Ronnie Spector.[4][5]
Critical reception
editSputnikmusic described the album as "sweet little album that will have you humming to its melancholic lyrics for a long time".[6]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Owen Evans.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "I Can't Handle Change" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "Duck Or Ape" | 1:38 |
| 3. | "Heart for Brains" | 2:49 |
| 4. | "Baby Bride Rag" | 0:55 |
| 5. | "Christmas Kids" | 2:15 |
| 6. | "Just A Fan" | 3:55 |
| Total length: | 14:53 | |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.[7]
- Owen Evans – songwriting, composition, production, vocals, guitar
- Nick Krill – mixing, recording
- Mike Hissong – recording
- Preston Bryant – recording
- Robin Vining – additional instruments and vocals
- Dave Gironda – trumpet
References
edit- ↑ "I Can't Handle Change – EP". AllMusic. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "The dark truth behind Roar's 'Christmas Kids': the forgotten indie gem going viral on TikTok". Far Out Magazine. Poppy Burton. July 9, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "Discography Roar". Wayback Machine. Archived from the original on May 10, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ ""ROAR full Official Chart History"". Official Charts. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "I Can't Handle Change". Last.fm. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ "I Can't Handle Change". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- ↑ Roar (2010). I Can't Handle Change (Media notes).