Fu Manchu - Clone of the Universe [Vinyl LP]

Fu Manchu's first new album in four years, Clone Of The Universe marks a new chapter for the Southern Californian "fuzz rock" pioneers as they mix straight ahead blistering rock with unexpected time shifts on the roaring cuts "Don't Panic" and "(I've Been) Hexed" and the dynamically complex "Clone of the Universe" and "Slower Than Light." The centerpiece 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 band 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 Fu Manchu and Jim Monroe at The Racket Room in Santa Ana, CA with additional recording by Andrew Giacumakis at Susstudio in Simi Valley, CA.

1. Intelligent Worship
2. (I've Been) Hexed
3. Don't Panic
4. Slower Than Light
5. Nowhere Left To Hide
6. Clone Of The Universe
7. IL Mostro Atomico