The Tijuana Panthers are back and this time they're all grown up(kind of). Combining their signature surf rock with new experimentationsin sound, Carpet Denim is the culmination of nearly three yearsof work and the band's subconscious evolution into deeper, morepersonal places.Taking concepts that have long been percolating, this album is themusical version of a beachside, drop-top cruise -- punctuated bydeeply human lyrics. Carpet Denim hits deep notes of introspectivedarkness with songs like 'You Died,' a ballad-y jam that delves intothe complex emotional wreckage of a father's passing, and thealbum's single, 'Path of Totality,' about a close friend of the band'swho lost the fight against alcoholism.These soulful forays are offset by Tijuana Panthers singular, upbeatsound, with the playful jam 'Little Pampelmousse' that celebratesfatherhood and refers to Phil's nickname for his new, beloved baby.Then there's '710,' a spirited coast down memory lane that embodiesthe band's signature sunniness - all while reminiscing about growingup in Long Beach.The culmination of the band's many years on the road and makingnoise, Carpet Denim falls deeper into their weird and wild tendencies(there's even a synthesizer that makes an appearance). It's inspiredby everything, from politics to the guys' personal lives, HarukiMurakami and Twin Peaks. There's the perfectly dissonant 'TVPeople,' a creepy little number that combines simple guitar with aroving bass to create an abstract jam that's hard to forget.This album is the same garage-y Tijuana Panthers you love, but thistime, they channel their unbridled energy into a moody maturationof their music. The band returned to their hometown of Long Beach,CA to record Carpet Denim at Jazzcats studio. Unlike earlier albumssuch as Poster and Wayne Interest - which were recorded in aflash-bang, marathon sitting, the band's latest album was methodicallyassembled by Jonny Bell over multiple days. Pouring overproduction, Carpet Denim is a collective deep breath that weavestogether years of songwriting -- all jam-packed with summertimevibes, peaks of punk rock and Tijuana Panthers' signature oddballadventures.
Protection
Each record is protected within its record sleeve by a white vellum anti-dust sleeve.
Packaging
All items are shipped brand-new and unopened in original packaging. Every record is shipped in original factory-applied shrink wrap and has never been touched by human hands.