Los Angeles, CA…On February 3, Deadline Music (imprint of Cleopatra
Records) will release STRANGE TIME, the first solo album by Chip
Z’nuff. The 10-track record marks a departure from the trademark Enuff Z’nuff
trip-pop sound, with heavier guitars and more psychedelic elements. In addition
to special guest appearances, the album includes a bonus 5-track EP
collaboration with Steven Adler (Guns ‘n
Roses).
“It’s a stoner rock record,” said Z’nuff, matter-of-factly. “What I have
with Enuff Z’nuff is special, but this is a labor of love. I started
these songs while going through every type of hard time – family, finances,
relationships – and found moments of clarity while writing.” He also
called on some tour buddies and long-time friends to guest on the
record.
Having
played bass for both Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons) and Adler (Adler’s Appetite),
Z’nuff knew they’d contribute something truly unique (Z’nuff calls Adler’s
drumming “incendiary”). Home state legend Robin Zander lends his pipes to
“All Day
and All of the Night.” Geezer Butler’s
son, Biff, sings on “Rockstar.”
STRANGE
TIME was
recorded at Chicago Recording Company in Chicago and Abbey Road Studios in
London. Brendan Jeffrey produced all
tracks except “Rockstar” (produced by Johnny K) and “Strange Time” (produced by
R. Rubin). Mixing was done by Jeff Luif
and engineering by Chris Shepard (Elvis Costello, Smashing Pumpkins), Johnny K
(Disturbed, Plain White T’s), Rob Pozen, and Ron Lowe. Daniel Stout mastered at Colossal
Mastering. Performers include Z’nuff
(vocals, guitar, bass), Adler (drums, percussion), Biff Butler, James Morrison
Jr., Steve Ramone, Sir Ashley Scott, Robin Zander, and Scott
Faukes.
The EP
was recorded at Chicago Recording Company and Chip Z’nuff Studios in Blue
Island, IL. Brendan Jeffrey produced,
Jeff Luif mixed, and Bob Ludwig mastered.
Z’nuff and Adler performed all the music, with Bozzio on vocals and a
Slash sample solo on “Tonight We Met.”
STRANGE
TIME TRACK
LISTING:
~ all songs written by Chip Z’nuff except where noted
~
- Sunshine
- Rockstar
- Strange Time (written by Chip Z’nuff and Trent
Reznor)
- Dragonfly
- Still Love Your Face (written by Chip
Z’nuff and Wendel Rey)
- F..Mary..Kill (written by Chip Z’nuff,
Howard Stern, and Steve Miller)
- Anna Nichole (written by Chip Z’nuff
and Syklopps)
- Strike Three
- Hello To The Drugs
- All Day And All Of The Night - featuring Robin Zander & Steven Adler (written by Ray Davies)
BONUS EP: STEVEN ADLER & CHIP
Z’NUFF
- My Town
- Yesterday (Another Wasted
Day)
- The Game
- Tonight We Met (And Now We’re Going To
Fuck) - featuring Slash & Dale
Bozzio
- The Pain Is All On You (written by
Chip Z’nuff, Steven Adler, Paul McCartney)
MP3
STREAM “Hello To The Drugs”
https://soundcloud.com/spinner-pr/hello-to-the-drugs-strange-time-chip-znuff/s-NDnAk
Enuff
Z’nuff has a west coast run in February.
Feb.
19 Vamp’d Las Vegas
Feb.
20 Whisky-a-Go Go Los Angeles
Feb.
21 Fulton 55 Fresno
Feb.
22 The Boardwalk Sacramento
Feb.
24 El Corazon Seattle
Feb.
25 Tonic Lounge Portland
Feb.
27 RockBar Theater San Jose
Feb.
28 TBA
STRANGE
TIME
will
be available at record stores and online retailers including iTunes
(http://tinyurl.com/n3mlwje) and
Amazon (http://tinyurl.com/ohduxhy) on February
3.
In
addition to a career in broadcasting as a go-to guest on Howard Stern’s radio
show and co-host of “Mancow TV,” Chip is writing his autobiography. It will chronicle, in part, his three decades
in EZ. In 1989,
Enuff Z’nuff released its self-titled debut, and the hit singles “New Thing” and
“Fly High Michelle,” which earned them the first of two Gold records, huge
credibility in the music video landscape, and legions of fans from the pop,
rock, hippie, metal, and glam communities.
Rolling Stone, David Letterman, and Howard Stern have all been continued
vocal supporters of the band.
A new
record of Enuff Z’nuff originals is planned for 2015.
Connect
with the band at enuffznuff.com and facebook.com/Enuff.Znuff.Official.
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