Though most people will probably remember Urge Overkill as the group that re-popularized Neil Diamond's "Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon" in Pulp Fiction, the Chicago band had more to offer the rock world than revamped lounge tunes. Back in their day, the group crafted a whip-crack combination of power pop hooks with a flair for fashion. Having dropped off the map for a number of years, the group are ready to take the plunge again with the announcement of a new album.
A post on the group's website explains that Rock & Roll Submarine, their first album in 16 years, is a return to form. We could whip up a handful of nautical witticisms for you, but the band pretty much covered everything in their note.
Here's what they had to say:
Urge Overkill are pleased to formally announce our long-awaited return from the depths of studio silence with a brand new offering: all aboard theRock&Roll Submarine! We are thrilled that this seaman's dozen o'fresh tracks reflect our time-tested love of all things both Musical and Nautical. And you can expect, loyal listener, the same-gauge torpedoes Urge Overkill has always delivered on target. This sure-to-be controversial recording is now entering its final stage of mixing, and our sonic-sonar is set to "STUN." So check our WarBoard for album updates, as we can't wait to submURGE and recruit some new mates on tour.
~AHOY!
The album is set to be released April 26, though it's unclear which label will be issuing the record. While a tracklisting has yet to surface, you can grab the leaked track "Effigy" here for the price of an email address.
A post on the group's website explains that Rock & Roll Submarine, their first album in 16 years, is a return to form. We could whip up a handful of nautical witticisms for you, but the band pretty much covered everything in their note.
Here's what they had to say:
Urge Overkill are pleased to formally announce our long-awaited return from the depths of studio silence with a brand new offering: all aboard theRock&Roll Submarine! We are thrilled that this seaman's dozen o'fresh tracks reflect our time-tested love of all things both Musical and Nautical. And you can expect, loyal listener, the same-gauge torpedoes Urge Overkill has always delivered on target. This sure-to-be controversial recording is now entering its final stage of mixing, and our sonic-sonar is set to "STUN." So check our WarBoard for album updates, as we can't wait to submURGE and recruit some new mates on tour.
~AHOY!
The album is set to be released April 26, though it's unclear which label will be issuing the record. While a tracklisting has yet to surface, you can grab the leaked track "Effigy" here for the price of an email address.
