Party like a Fireman

Recorded a mere five days after Where the Moon Don't Shine, Party like a Fireman is a nonstop sonic journey of madness spanning just over an hour. Where as our previous album had an emphasis on more orchestral, soundtrack-like, or ambient tunes; this one has a more beat driven, industrial, and over all darker tone. That's not to say it's all doom and gloom. There are several upbeat and comical moments, but they all seem to eventually veer into an uncomfortable waking dream state.

While our recording sessions are usually long continuous jams, by the time I edit them down to a suitable album length there are definite breaks between songs. This album however I believe is our first continuous album, with each track transitioning into the next uninterrupted. What begins as an initially plodding beat with "Macaroni Pudding" and quickly shifts gears to an uptempo groove with swells of shimmering synth strings, continues on an unbroken path eventually ending with the dissonant drones and maniacal screaming of "Nobody Knows what it's like..."

The highlight of Party like a Fireman is the suite of "Stan" songs which are equal parts danceable and bizarrely comical. Joemazing's verbal tricky with his trusty Giga Delay take center stage on these tracks. This section climaxes with a reprise of the melody from "Atmospheric Reentry" then shifts into darker territories for the latter half of the album.

I should also mention that the fabulous album artwork was made by my friend Michael Burke. After editing fifteen or so albums and creating artwork for the previous six I'm kind of burnt out, so expect to see more of Mr. Burke's art on future albums.