Fin Fang Foom

***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.