Euphoric noise rockers Part Chimp return this year with Thriller, their third studio album - their first release since Cup, a compilation of singles unleashed on America two years ago - in September 2009.
Having supported their two previous studio albums – Chart Pimp (2003) and I Am Come (2005) – with extensive, worldwide touring through Japan, North America and Europe, Part Chimp are gearing up to do the same with Thriller in 2009. Their new album is guaranteed to satisfy their die-hard following and curious first-timers alike.
Signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action label, the Camberwell crew have recruited bassist Tracy Bellaries (formerly of Ikara Colt, Mystery Meat & Soulbossa) to add even more texture to their dense, pervading noise that doesn’t betray their roots as a traditional rock band. Fans of everyone from Black Sabbath and MC5 to TAD, Sonic Youth, The Melvins and Harvey Milk stand to be impressed by Thriller’s suffocating but liberating vibe that sounds brain-shakingly loud regardless where the volume dial is turned on your stereo.
Imagine a primordial swamp of pre-grunge British noise / rock, when Britain pre-empted grunge…believe it, it is true…flannel shirts? Pah….we’re talking skinny faded black jeans with knees worn out, grubby t-shirts with crap sloganeering, and knackered shitkicking boots….
A band with a definite history, Part Chimp were formed following the dissolution of cult underground rockers Ligament by vocalist and guitarist Tim Cedar and drummer John Hamilton adding Iain Hinchliffe, purloined from legendary jock noise outfit Sawyer. The current line-up is completed by bassist Tracy Bellaries. Since their inception in 2000, the Chimp have built up a reputation as a formidable live act, blowing audiences away with a mix of sonic belligerence and unashamed rock ‘n’ roll showmanship.
With its screaming textures and the band’s delicate twist on pop sensibilities, Thriller looks to set the standard for uncompromising, unwieldy creativity this year, drawing on their rich range of styles, influences and their history of resolutely doing their own thing.
Part Chimp bring the noise (rock) in 2009, and its good to know that their amps are now charged up to 13,
Having supported their two previous studio albums – Chart Pimp (2003) and I Am Come (2005) – with extensive, worldwide touring through Japan, North America and Europe, Part Chimp are gearing up to do the same with Thriller in 2009. Their new album is guaranteed to satisfy their die-hard following and curious first-timers alike.
Signed to Mogwai’s Rock Action label, the Camberwell crew have recruited bassist Tracy Bellaries (formerly of Ikara Colt, Mystery Meat & Soulbossa) to add even more texture to their dense, pervading noise that doesn’t betray their roots as a traditional rock band. Fans of everyone from Black Sabbath and MC5 to TAD, Sonic Youth, The Melvins and Harvey Milk stand to be impressed by Thriller’s suffocating but liberating vibe that sounds brain-shakingly loud regardless where the volume dial is turned on your stereo.
Imagine a primordial swamp of pre-grunge British noise / rock, when Britain pre-empted grunge…believe it, it is true…flannel shirts? Pah….we’re talking skinny faded black jeans with knees worn out, grubby t-shirts with crap sloganeering, and knackered shitkicking boots….
A band with a definite history, Part Chimp were formed following the dissolution of cult underground rockers Ligament by vocalist and guitarist Tim Cedar and drummer John Hamilton adding Iain Hinchliffe, purloined from legendary jock noise outfit Sawyer. The current line-up is completed by bassist Tracy Bellaries. Since their inception in 2000, the Chimp have built up a reputation as a formidable live act, blowing audiences away with a mix of sonic belligerence and unashamed rock ‘n’ roll showmanship.
With its screaming textures and the band’s delicate twist on pop sensibilities, Thriller looks to set the standard for uncompromising, unwieldy creativity this year, drawing on their rich range of styles, influences and their history of resolutely doing their own thing.
Part Chimp bring the noise (rock) in 2009, and its good to know that their amps are now charged up to 13,
