MR.PHYLZZZ Announce 'Fat Chance' LP via AmRep Records
The new release of the Chicago based noise-rock duo is coming out July 23 via Amphetaminфe Reptile Records
Release: July, 16th (CD, DR)
July 23 (LP)
Genres: Noise-rock, alternative rock
FFO: Cows, Melvins, Halo Of Flies
Label: Amphetamine Reptile Records
Format: CD, LP, DR
Tracklist:
1. Pontiac Graind AM
2. Dirty Hands
3. Maybe
4. Damp
5. Modern Life
6. Insisting
7. Pick Scrape
Over the course of the year since the release of ‘Cancel Culture Club’, Mr.Phylzzz didn’t stop writing new material. “Fat Chance” is definitely a bit different than the previous albums, especially tonally…” – says Danny Sein, the drummer of the band: ‘But still, these songs are distinctly Phylzzz!’
‘Fat Chance’ is the latest offering from Mr.Phylzzz, showcasing a distinct tonal shift while staying true to the band's signature style. This seven-song LP delivers an unrelenting, dynamically charged experience, described by the band as their most straightforward and focused record yet.
While their previous albums were written mostly experimenting with the sound and recording methods, ‘Fat Chance’ is more conscious work. Starting with a simple riff, the duo spent every day connecting different ideas in the most organic way. As the members explain: “We were just jamming on a riff that caught our attention and connecting a bunch of ideas to see what sticks. The next time we get together we typically strip it back.”
Eventually, the band decided to make their way to the legendary Electrical Audio studios capturing the spirit of what became their new LP. “They really understood the weird world of phylzzz.” – explains Clinton Jacob, the founding member/guitarist/vocalist of Mr.Phylzzz. The esthetics of the underground, so crucial for the studio itself and Mr.Phylzzz reached the counterpoint with the methods of work and the overall aesthetics of recording done by Taylor Hales. Surrounded by the controlled chaos, their command of dissonance and unconventional vocals shines through, creating a landscape that both challenges and captivates.
As Danny Sein explains: “We booked four days in April, playing out quite a bit. So our songs were pretty rock solid for tracking.” – the drummer continues: “We had a pretty simple outline of what we wanted to accomplish each day. We moved fast enough to keep a spark going and not second guess ourselves or get hung up over insignificant details.”
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Departing from their experimental tendencies, the duo embarked on a conscious and organic songwriting process, building upon a simple riff and gradually defying expectations, and embracing the uncharted realms of experimental guitar-driven discordant textures.
Commenting on the upcoming release of ‘Fat Chance’, Amphetamine Reptiles’ Tom Hazelmyer says: "All cylinders firing on this LP. The heavy tour /gig schedule bonded these two at the hip sonically, and I hit my goal of capturing the queasy uneasiness and stomp these guys weave into perfectly good pop tones through the LP art."
‘Fat Chance’, the newest LP of Mr.Phylzzz is coming out this July, 16th on CD and digital. Pre-order the release here. The vinyl version would arrive July, 23nd. Mr.Phylzzz would support The Melvins and Boris on their tour this Fall.
