On April 18, 2006, “Fat Possum” label released “Bitter Tea”, the fifth Fiery Furnaces (The) album. It was recorded 2005 – 2006, at “Key Club Recording” in Benton, Harbor, US, and was produced by Matthew Friedberger.

Personnel:

• Matthew Friedberger – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
• Eleanor Friedberg – vocals, drums
• Andy Knowles – drums
• Bill Skibbe – noises, recording, mixing
• Michael Parker – human beatbox, engineer assistant
• Joe Lambert – mastering
• Mike Reddy – design
• Michael Lavine – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Eleanor Friedberg and Matthew Friedberg.

1. In My Little Thatched Hut
2. I’m in No Mood
3. Black-Hearted Boy
4. Bitter Tea
5. Teach Me Sweetheart
6. I’m Waiting to Know You
7. The Vietnamese Telephone Ministry
8. Oh Sweet Woods
9. Borneo
10. Police Sweater Blood Vow
11. Nevers
12. Benton Harbor Blues
13. Whistle Rhapsody
14. Nevers (Reprise) (unlisted)
15. Benton Harbor Blues (Reprise) (unlisted)