Clone Of The Universe
Their 12th studio album is their first in 4 years, following the 2014 release of Gigantoid, with a world tour in support. Clone Of The Universe marks a new chapter for the “fuzz rock” pioneers as they mix the straight ahead blistering rock with the unexpected time shifts, featuring tracks like the roaring cuts “Don’t Panic” and “(I’ve Been) Hexed” and the dynamically complex “Clone of the Universe” and “Slower Than Light.” The centrepiece of the album is “Il Mostro Atomico,” an 18 minute 8 second, side long epic featuring a special guest performance by Alex Lifeson, guitarist and songwriter of the legendary Rush. Heavier than anything they’ve ever done and broken into 4 distinct sections, it's new ground for a band that’s been pushing the boundaries of “fuzz and wah” since its formation in 1990. The album was recorded and produced by the band and Jim Monroe at The Racket Room in Santa Ana, CA with additional recording by Andrew Giacumakis .