Since stylistic explorer Slim Twig dropped his record Contempt! in 2009, he has released singles, mixtapes and a split twelve-inch. Now, he's returned to the traditional album format for two full-lengths to be released this year. The first of these is called Sof' Sike, and it will be out on August 21 through Paper Bag Records.
According to a press release, the album differs from Slim Twig's past work by "[replacing] analog drum machines and scratched record samples with the psychedelic rumblings of live instrumentation: pianos, organs, guitar, bass, drums." This means that he's apparently exploring a relatively straightforward approach to music making with sonic touchstones including the Rolling Stones, R. Stevie Moore, the Who and Sparks.
Get a taste of the album by watching the video for "Priscilla" at the bottom of the page. The song is also available as a free download from the player below the tracklist.
After Sof' Sike drops, expect Slim to set his sights on his next LP, plus a twelve-inch split for Clan Destine Records with Dirty Beaches, Ela Orleans, and U.S. Girls. Slim Twig also produced the forthcoming U.S. Girls record.
Sof' Sike:
1. The Shortest Path to Hell
2. Still the Same
3. LaBeija Pen'Davis
4. Gun Shy
5. Madeline Has a Body
6. Marzipan Sands
7. The Golden Rule
8. Priscilla
9. I'll Always Be a Child
10. Vile City
11. Altered Ego
12. Bold Is the White Ship
13. Love You as I Lay
According to a press release, the album differs from Slim Twig's past work by "[replacing] analog drum machines and scratched record samples with the psychedelic rumblings of live instrumentation: pianos, organs, guitar, bass, drums." This means that he's apparently exploring a relatively straightforward approach to music making with sonic touchstones including the Rolling Stones, R. Stevie Moore, the Who and Sparks.
Get a taste of the album by watching the video for "Priscilla" at the bottom of the page. The song is also available as a free download from the player below the tracklist.
After Sof' Sike drops, expect Slim to set his sights on his next LP, plus a twelve-inch split for Clan Destine Records with Dirty Beaches, Ela Orleans, and U.S. Girls. Slim Twig also produced the forthcoming U.S. Girls record.
Sof' Sike:
1. The Shortest Path to Hell
2. Still the Same
3. LaBeija Pen'Davis
4. Gun Shy
5. Madeline Has a Body
6. Marzipan Sands
7. The Golden Rule
8. Priscilla
9. I'll Always Be a Child
10. Vile City
11. Altered Ego
12. Bold Is the White Ship
13. Love You as I Lay
