The Shit - Dingleberry Fields Forever

The Shit is the latest musical project from Rob Butler, who is, of course, the ex bassist for the fabulous Untold Fables and Miracle Workers, who then moved to Switzerland and formed the Get Lost with Workers' singer Gerry Mohr and current Jackets drummer Chris Rosales. He has remained active in the Swiss music scene since the demise of the GL but, as far as I know, this is his first release since then where he is not simply a sideman. Now that I think about it, this might be (re: pretty darn sure it is) his first release as the "leader" of the group.

As one would expect, this is appropriately garage-y with well-written tunes and Rob's twisted sense of humor in the forefront (as evidenced by the album title). Rob's on guitar and lead vocals this time out, along with some lap steel and vox organ, aided and abetted by Phillip Thoni on bass, Pit Lee Hertig on drums and Franz Hausammann on guitar. Produced by David Catching (ex of Eagles of Death Metal and innumerable LA bands) with plenty of guest stars, it never sounds overdone or over-crowded - this is pure, noisy garage r'n'r!

Fuzz bass blasts out of the speakers right from the start, followed by the proverbial pounding drums, cool guitar riffage and snarling vocals - as the kids say, this is The Shit! While overall, this is garage rock'n'roll, there is some variety here, with some slower bits, a little bit of country flavor (though the lap steel is used in the more garage settings, as well), some punk (Rob was an OC snot nosed punk rocker before he discovered garage - and after!), some sampling, and plenty of stoner humor!

If you know Rob & his previous bands, then you certainly will want and need this, as well! Currently only available in Europe, you can buy from Rob and can contact him via his Facebook page (he is also the owner/creator of Pantichrist Panties!). Get The Shit!