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The official Syed Druglord rundown of the new album….
01. Great Ape
This was originally recorded for “205″, however I couldn’t find the right spot for it on that album. It carried a different vibe altogether…..but on this album, it was the perfect fit as opening track. It’s a good summary of what the whole record is about. Groove, rhythm, flow, and the TBD sound. “I am the great ape, still alive today”.
02. The Film Rolls
This was the first song recorded right after “205″ came out in March of last year. It has a rolling drum line, which stumbles and staggers in all the right ways. The vocals on this are one of my absolute favourite parts…..and maybe the best vocals ever recorded for a TBD song.
03. Cascades
This was supposed to be the b-side to “The Film Rolls” which was supposed to come out in the summer of 2009 but didn’t come out. After that song was cancelled, this was supposed to be the b-side to “The Song Orange”, which was supposed to be released last month, but also got cancelled! Instead, “The Song Orange” is going to be released on the next album “301″ and “Cascades” joined “229″. Reminds me of a funk-soul song recorded in the arctic, standing on a glacier…..freezing. My favourite part is the debut of Sobia Druglord on this track….the presence of gangsta female vocals really adds atmosphere.
04. Mille Miglia
The rhythm and bass totally drive this song. My favourite part is about halfway through, where the rhythm totally starts to take over the feel. Named after a 1000 mile race which used to be run in Italy, and still is run as a heritage vintage-type event even now.
05. Leisure
I had the city of Helsinki in mind when i recorded this; a cold, modern, beautiful view….if there is a purpose to this song, it is to provide a 10,000 ft. view of this album, floating above the rhythm and soul to give a windblown view of what’s down below.
06. Groove Alone
The idea behind this was watching all the people in NYC walking alone with headphones on every morning and every evening. Everybody is in their own world, and all in tune with their rhythm of walking and moving. This album is very inspired by our lives in Brooklyn, and this song is my interpretation of what it feels like to live and work in NYC.
07. Blackmail
Was originally called “Le Painting”, which reminded me of a thin moustached man screaming at someone for not understanding their painting; so the name changed. I love the ripping velcro=zipper guitar sound at the end. A simple tune which really reveals a big part of this album’s mood and attitude.
08. New York City Spy
I was listening to a ton of Sly & The Family Stone at the time of recording this; and i think it shows. Another song which totally captures the feeling of city life…and the groove of everyday. We are all spies…
09. Kill Art
Basic, dirty, mumbling, reckless. Everything that encompasses the ethos behind the Kill Art Movement. Drowning in a sea of sleaze.
10. Leaf
This has the longest, most winding story of them all. ”Leaf” was written many years ago, when i was still a kid. Many versions of “Leaf” have been recorded over the years; most notably an acoustic version which was made for download a few years ago. Contains probably the favourite lyric of mine I have ever written; “You’re a leaf off a tree no one can find”. There is a blinding simplicity in this song, however something which instantly clicked to me….and finding a song which FINALLY fit my favourite TBD lyric was severely satisfying.
“229″ is out on October 10th, 2010 digitally on ITUNES and AMAZON (amongst other e-shops; and a future date (undecided) for the physical CD issue.
10.10.2010!
Opening track of the new album, “229″.
Release date: early-mid October
Tracklisting:
01. Great Ape
02. The Film Rolls
03. Cascades
04. Mille Miglia
05. Leisure
06. Groove Alone
07. Blackmail
08. NYC Spy
09. Kill Art
10. Leaf
originally “The Song Orange” was going to be released this month as a single, HOWEVER there have been some big changes done to the 2nd album, “229″. As a result of these changes, there has also been some parallel work been done to the 3rd (!) album already; which is going to be called “301″.
Playing with about 15 new songs right now, and it was apparent that there were some themes coming out of juggling these around; as a result of this re-organization and re-juggling, a different tracklisting for “229″ was discovered. As a result of this, an entirely new tracklisting evolved for the 3rd album. ”The Song Orange”, a song i am quite excited about; will now be on the 3rd album, instead of “229″.
Do you want a summary of “229″? It is THE grooviest album you’ll hear all year. That is all. A vibe of its own……..can’t wait for all of you to hear it; It’s going to be 10 tracks. Artwork and tracklisting to follow……and spread the word! cheers—-syed druglord
EDIT—-i forgot to mention, it will 100% be released in the Autumn of 2010.
nothing to report. getting really into listening to music from Gothenburg, Sweden. more news at a later time. cheers!—Syed Druglord
hey hey. recording is going alright for the next album; 229. slow. there are many songs being worked on parallel….and it will be a true kill art production. looks like the album will be out in the FALL 2010 (September/October).
Meanwhile, what are The Bavarian Druglords listening to?
Broder Daniel – “Broder Daniel Forever”
Pure Reason Revolution – “The Dark Third”
Boy Is Fiction – “Broadcasts In Colour”
Kent – “Rod”
Delphic – “Acolyte”
