Fat Freddy’s Drop – SLO MO (2LP Vinyl) PRE-ORDER: 25 OCTOBER 2024
The Drop (2023)

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PRE-ORDER NOW! DUE FOR RELEASE 25 OCTOBER 2024. Brand New ~ Sealed 2LP Set On 180 Gram Vinyl. Records Have Picture Labels.

Fat Freddy’s Drop hit the ground running with new studio album SLO MO, a bass-heavy blast of redemption and resolution. Described by Fitchie as “afro rhythmic soul music, an exploration of Black music from Polynesia”, this heady mix creates the undefinable Freddy’s sound. Renowned worldwide for euphoric live shows, the Aotearoa band stepped inside their BAYS studio in Wellington, sunup to sundown, to craft a sixth studio album. “SLO MO is the strongest studio representation yet of a Freddy’s live show”, says Chopper Reeds. “Usually we take the stage to the studio and this time, we’re excited about taking our studio creation on to the stage.”

Emerging with nine tunes, SLO MO on double vinyl opens the door for the full length album to be experienced as a body of work, curated as Freddys intended. SLO MO kicks off with “Avengers”, a tune originally captured on LOCK-IN live album, now reworked and extended. Title track “Slo Mo” is a funky jam with Louis Baker on the soul outro. “Next Stop” is a soul soaked salve that lifts you up, featuring MC Slave with a fresh verse, “Stand Straight” keeps the light shining, “Oldemos” a cinematic desert ride, “Out To Sea” raises the tempo with a drifting electro beat, “Roland” instrumental celebrates horns and distorted electronic rhythms, “Getting Late” gives a serious bass heavy slap while “I Don’t Want To See You” slips into heavy synth vibes and dub echoes.<

The evocative cover art is by Dan Tippett, Aotearoa New Zealand Artist, who describes the image as “an ancient ngahere forest in a Jurassic Aotearoa dreamtime.” In celebration of SLO MO, the band is hosting and encouraging drop-the-needle vinyl events across the world. The legends then hit the road, touring across Europe & UK in November-December and summer tours in Aotearoa and Australia to be announced.

Side 1:
Avengers
Slo Mo

Side 2:
Next Stop (Feat MC Slave)
Stand Straight

Side 3:
Oldemos
Out To Sea
Roland

Side 4:
Getting Late
I Don’t Wanna See You

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