The Area EP is the follow-up release by the Futureheads after their self-titled debut album. The stand-alone EP was recorded in September 2005 in London and Newcastle upon Tyne. These tracks were re-released on the US version of News and Tributes.The title track of the EP was first premiered on the Shockwave NME Awards Tour 2005 during The Futureheads set.

All songs written by The Futureheads.

• CD1

1. "Area" – 2:45
2. "Decent Days and Nights" (Shy Child remix) – 4:38

• CD2

1. "Area" – 2:45
2. "Help Us Out" – 2:21
3. "We Cannot Lose" – 2:32
4. "Area: Video" – 2:45

• 7" Vinyl (Contains Free Poster)

1. "Area" – 2:45
2. "Help Us Out" – 2:21
3. "We Cannot Lose" – 2:32

• Official site
• Review Summary At Metacritic
• Sample of the video clip for 'Area'