That's the Short and Long of It explained

That's the Short and Long of It
Type:	EP
Artist:	Tall Dwarfs
Border:	yes
Released:	1985
Label:	Flying Nun Records^[1] – LONG 1
Prev Title:	Slugbucket Hairybreath Monster
Prev Year:	1984
Next Title:	Throw a Sickie
Next Year:	1986

That's the Short and Long of It is an EP by New Zealand band Tall Dwarfs, released in 1985.^{[2] [3]}

Reception

Spin said, "With sparse, careful production, each track takes on an otherwordly identity. Nothing pretentious, pompous, or theatrical, even though the Dwarfs practically have an orchestra within the band. It has a delicate atmosphere that seems lifted from old Beatles LPs."^[4]

Track listing

Side A

1. "Nothing's Going To Happen" - 06:05
2. "Nothing's Going To Stop It" - 06:18

Side B

1. "The Hills Are Alive" - 02:04
2. "Clover (Take 1)" - 01:48
3. "Pretty Poison" - 01:53
4. "Sleet" - 02:07
5. "Burning Blue" - 02:57
6. "Carpetgrabber" - 02:03
7. "Gone To The Worms" - 02:20
8. "Woman (Live 84)" - 04:40
9. "Get Outta The Garage" - 02:56
10. "Scrapbook" - 01:45

Notes and References

1. Web site: TrouserPress.com :: Chris Knox. www.trouserpress.com.
2. Book: Thompson, Dave. Alternative Rock. January 2, 2000. Hal Leonard Corporation. 9780879306076. Google Books.
3. Book: Encarnacao, John. Punk Aesthetics and New Folk: Way Down the Old Plank Road. April 15, 2016. Routledge. 9781317073215. Google Books.
4. . Underground. Andrea 'Enthal. March 1986. 11. 34.