***The term “monomyth” refers to a pattern that underlies mythical narratives from various cultures: the hero ventures out into the world, contests with forces beyond his ken, and emerges victorious—but also transformed. For many bands, titling a record Monomyth would seem a grandiose statement, but for FIN FANG FOOM, who’ve been currying a global fan base from their home of Chapel Hill for thirteen continuous years, it verges on plain fact. If you’ve never heard Fin Fang Foom, or just think you know what they’re all about, Monomyth is an ideal moment to catch up. Not only is it their first new record in six years, it represents the pinnacle of their craft—the interplay between MICHAEL TRIPLETT’s pensive yet powerful guitar, EDDIE SANCHEZ’s rumbling bass guitar, ominous keys, and restrained singing, and MIKE GLASS’ dynamic drumming has never been more subtle and powerful. The legendary BRIAN PAULSON’s production captures every nuance of quietude and volume, beauty and menace. The title track sums up the current Fin Fang Foom sound, sturdily transitioning from airy piano keys to searing guitars—they favor the hard-won climax over the forced eruption.
LP $17.75
11/24/2009
CD $11.25
11/24/2009
***The sophomore full-length from North Carolina's hypnotic FIN FANG FOOM is a dark but never bleak, piano-driven album of songs anchored by melancholy vocals with a rich delivery. Nine captivating tracks delivered with doleful wails that rise and fall under surging melodic lines. Expressive, subdued and beautiful.
CD $11.00
06/03/2003
***The debut album from this dynamic North Carolina trio who combine methodical arrangements and instrumentation into a broad spectrum of sounds and styles. A challenging mix of smooth vocals, brawny rhythms, exact tempos, dense chords, and weaving guitar lines. Touring fall 2001 with Engine Down and Mercury Program.
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11/27/2001
LP $17.75
01/08/2001