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Refrain from speaking out, as in A new grandmother must learn to bite her tongue so as not to give unwanted advice, or I'm sure it'll rain during graduation.--Bite your tongue! This term alludes to holding the tongue between the teeth in an effort not to say something one might regret. Shakespeare used it in 2 Henry VI (1:1): "So York must sit and fret and bite his tongue." Today it is sometimes used as a humorous imperative, as in the second example, with the implication that speaking might bring bad luck. [Late 1500s] Also see hold one's tongue.

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For the Duncan Sheik single, see Bite Your Tongue (song).
Bite Your Tongue
Studio album by Tiffani Wood
Released October 14, 2006
Recorded 2004, 2005, 2006
Genre Pop rock
Label Mudhoney Records
Producer Richie Goncalves
Paul Wiltshire
Michael Stangel
Tony Cvetkovski
Professional reviews
Tiffani Wood chronology
Bite Your Tongue
(2006)		 Acoustic Dreams: Lullabies for Babies
(2008)
Singles from Bite Your Tongue
  1. "Devil in Your Soul"
    Released: July 18, 2005
  2. "Spin the Bottle"
    Released: April 3, 2006
  3. "I Touch Myself"
    Released: September 9, 2006

Bite Your Tongue is the debut solo album by Australian singer-songwriter Tiffani Wood. It was released in Australia on October 14, 2006 through Wood's own independent record label Mudhoney Records.

Contents

Album information

The album was recorded over two years during 2005 and 2006, excluding "The Mirror" which was originally released in 2004 as a b-side to Wood's debut solo single on Warner Music, "What R U Waiting 4". All songs on the album are co-written by Wood, excluding the Divinyls cover of "I Touch Myself". The record takes an uptempo pop rock approach, covering a number of themes such as relationships ("Spin the Bottle", "I Told You", "Ain't Dun Nothing To U"), falling asleep behind the wheel ("Wake Up"), body image ("The Mirror") and the entertainment industry ("Devil in Your Soul", "Free Your Mind"). The imagery for the booklet and artwork was inspired by Wood's love for the 1940s burlesque look.

Herald Sun music reporter Cameron Adams gave the album three stars, stating, "Wood hasn't got the budget for hot overseas hitmakers, but has a powerful voice and never sounds out of depth amid heavy guitars...In a word: sassy".[1]

Track listing

  1. "Intro (Phone Talk)" – 0:30
  2. "Devil in Your Soul" (T. Wood, R. Goncalves) – 3.41
  3. "Spin the Bottle" (T. Wood, E. Sherlock) – 2.59
  4. "I Touch Myself" (C. Amphlett, M. Mcentee, B. Steinberg, T. Kelly) – 3.25
  5. "Wake Up" (T. Wood, E. Sherlock) – 3.31
  6. "The Mirror" (T. Wood, J. Kempster) – 3.47
  7. "I Told You" (T. Wood, S. Hawksley) – 3.35
  8. "9 Lives" (T. Wood, P. Wiltshire, M. Stangel) – 3.22
  9. "Ain't Dun Nuthin' To U" (T. Wood, R. Goncalves) – 3:19
  10. "Head" (T. Wood, A. Dahal) – 3:15
  11. "Free Your Mind" (T. Wood, A. Dahal) – 3:15

Production credits

  • Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 produced by Richie Goncalves
  • Track 9 produced and mixed by Paul Wiltshire and Michael Strangel for PLW Productions
  • Track 6 produced and mixed by Tony Cvetkovski
  • Tracks 4, 5, 7, 9, 11 mixed by James Katski
  • Tracks 2, 3, 10 mixed by Peter Mayes
  • Tracks 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11 mastered by Rick O'Neil
  • Tracks 2, 3, 10 mastered by Steve Smart
  • Track 8 mastered by David Macquarie

Singles

Release date Information Track listing
July 18, 2005 "Devil in Your Soul"
The first single from Bite Your Tongue was released on 18 July 2005, and was the very first music release to be lifted from Wood's own independent record label, Mudhoney Records. The song showcased a harder, fast-paced rock sound compared to Wood's previous output, dominated by electric guitars and a strong drum beat. The tongue-in-cheek lyrics take a stab at the music industry and how major record labels take advantage of young artists in order to make them 'marketable'. Wood co-directed the music video. The single debuted at number 13 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) chart.
  1. "Devil in Your Soul" – 3:44
  2. "Devil in Your Soul"
    (Moustache mix) – 3:39
  3. "Head" – 3:18
  4. "Devil in Your Soul"
    (Instrumental) – 3.28
April 3, 2006 "Spin the Bottle"
The second single from Bite Your Tongue. Released on April 3, 2006, the song was used behind several promotional advertisements for long-time running TV soap Neighbours in the lead up to the 2006 Logie Awards. The single peaked at #2 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) for independent distribution and #10 for all distribution. The club mix proved popular on several radio stations, Wood performing the remix at a number of nightclubs and special events with a burlesque theme. Wood also performed the track on television programs such as Mornings with Kerri-Anne, Sunrise and Toasted TV.
  1. "Spin the Bottle" – 3:05
  2. "Spin the Bottle"
    (Ishii N' Kitty Radio mix) – 3:51
  3. "Spin the Bottle"
    (Ishii N' Kitty Club mix) – 7:14
  4. "Spin the Bottle"
    (Instrumental) – 3:03
September 9, 2006 "I Touch Myself"
The final single from Bite Your Tongue and a cover version of the 1991 Divinyls 1991 #1 classic. Wood's version remains identical to the original, but increases the tempo for a more modern feel. Wood performed the song on the The Footy Show, Mornings with Kerri-Anne and CD Live. The single peaked at #5 on the Association of Independent Records (AIR) for independent distribution and #17 for all distribution.
  1. "I Touch Myself" — 3:28
  2. "I Touch Myself"
    (Subsonic remix) — 5:55
  3. "I Touch Myself"
    (Instrumental) — 3:28

References

  1. ^ "Cameron Adams review". Herald Sun. http://www.heraldsunhit.com.au/product/bite_your_tongue_714425_186050.html. Retrieved 2008-05-09. 

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