“The Brooklyn party-rock trio Fang Island are about to return with their new album Major, the follow-up to their self-titled 2010 breakout. And “Asunder,” the first track we’ve heard from the album, is a triumphant riff-rocker that sounds like a pure sugar-rush rendered in musical form.” - Stereogum
”..With an aim to create an effort of non-stop, mega-sized hooks, the band is certainly off to a proper start with the album’s first song, “Asunder”. It’s a majestic bit of prog rock, with grandiose guitars that dart up and down and anthemic vocals that swell with emotion without losing their Zen-like balance. - Consequence of Sound
“When Brooklyn-based party-starters Fang Island named their new album Major, we were fairly certain that it would offer hyper-caffeinated, unrepentantly sunny pump-up tracks. Those suspicions have now been confirmed by the arrival of the single “Asunder.” Much like the material from the band’s 2010 debut, “Asunder” is a surge of sugar-addled adrenaline that’s lead by climactic drums, overdriven guitar licks and repetitive, chant-like vocals.” - Exclaim!
“If you were worried that the gap between their debut album and their new album would lead to change in direction, fear not; this is the Fang Island we love. Listen to ‘Asunder’ and prepare to kick the living crap out of the air around you.’ - 405
On July 24, manic Brooklyn rockers Fang Island will release Major, the follow-up to their self-titled 2010 album. “Asunder” is the first taste from the album, and it features jingle bells and anthemic guitar solos.
Brooklyn post-punk group Fang Island will release Major, the follow-up to their self-titled 2010 record, July 24 on Sargent House.
In a press release, the band said they chose the name Majorin honor of “Valley girl colloquialism,” “major key,” and “Steely Dan’s ‘Any Major Dude’,” among many other reasons.
Check out the track listing and two teaser videos.
Major:
01 Kindergarten
02 Sisterly
03 Seek It Out
04 Make Me
05 Never Understand
06 Asunder
07 Dooney Rock
08 Regalia
09 Chompers
10 Chime Out
11 Victorinian
Follow-up to to the Brooklyn band’s self-titled 2010 debut is due out on July 24 via Sargent House
Fang Island will reemerge from the indie-rock sea this summer. The exuberant Brooklyn guitar-mongers have announced that their sophomore album, Major, is set to arrive on July 24 via Sargent House. The follow-up to 2010’s self-titled debut, which the band once described as “everyone high-fiving everyone,” only expands on that cheerful eagerness, according to the announcement.
The band is billing its return as an exercise in untrammeled positivity, so fans of the Polyphonic Spree or the Go! Team might want to take note. “One of our core ideas has always been that our songs would be all of your favorite parts of the song that other bands make you wait eight minutes to get to,” guitarist-singer Jason Bartell says in a statement. “We wanted to be the band that’s nothing but your favorite hooks back to back.”
Bartell, fellow guitarist-singer Chris Georges, and drummer Marc St. Sauveur open their album with a track called “Kindergarten,” but their announcement promises musical growth. Writing optimistic songs is ultimately no different in a way than writing melancholy ones, according to Bartell, who explains, “Positive songs often run the risk of sounding shallow, but we feel there are a lot of shades and depths to positivity that can be explored.”
We are so excited for July 24th when Fang Island’s new album Major comes out. So to celebrate Sargent House is offering our debut Self Titled album all this week for only $1.99 . Summer Anthems for everyone while waiting for July. So enjoy and spread the word! - Fang Island will be touring all Summer in support of the new album, lot’s of news to come , stay tuned….
Fang Island’s new album, Major will be out on July 24, 2012 on Sargent House
Artist: Fang Island
Album: Major
Label: Sargent House
Release date: July 24th, 2012
Track list:
01. Kindergarten
02. Sisterly
03. Seek it Out
04. Make Me
05. Never Understand
06. Asunder
07. Dooney Rock
08. Regalia
09. Chompers
10. Chime Out
11. Victorinian
Full Details Here
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Fang Island will be playing a few shows in April, time to take some of those new songs out for a test drive and a hi five. Joining them on most of the shows will be The Big Sleep.
FANG ISLAND LIVE
Apr 13, 2012 - Chicago, IL (US) @ Beat Kitchen * & Noumenon
Apr 14, 2012 - Bloomington, Indiana - University of Indiana
Apr 15, 2012 - Cincinnati, OH (US) @ The Ballroom at The Taft Theatre *
Apr 17, 2012 - Pittsburgh, PA (US) @ Brillobox *
Apr 18, 2012 - Baltimore, MD (US) @ The Metro Gallery *
Apr 19, 2012 - Philadelphia, PA (US) @ Milkboy Philly w/ Univox
Apr 20, 2012 - Hoboken, NJ (US) @ Maxwell’s * - Buy Tickets
Apr 21, 2012 - Bridgeport, CT (US) @ 305k Gallery - Buy Tickets
Apr 22, 2012 - Cambridge, MA (US) @ The Middle East (Downstairs) *
* w/ The Big Sleep
ALL SHOW DETAILS & UPDATES HERE
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This would be a great album cover/title
Tracking guitars today for the new Fang Island album, recording at Machines with Magnets
thanks Josh Pfaff for sharing your Fang Island “Life Coach” video with all of us.
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Gifs could be album covers….
