Fu Manchu - Clone Of The Universe (CD)

Southern Californian hard-rock legends Fu Manchu released their 12th studio album, Clone of the Universe, on February 9th, 2018. The record was their first in 4 years and is their most recent. Clone Of The Universe marks a new chapter for the fuzz rock pioneers as they mix the straight ahead blistering rock with the unexpected time shifts, featuring tracks like the roaring cuts “Don't Panic” and “(I've Been) Hexed” and the dynamically complex “Clone of the Universe” and “Slower Than Light.” The centerpiece of the album is “IL Mostro Atomico,” an 18 minute 8 second, side long epic featuring a special guest performance by Alex Lifeson, guitarist and songwriter of the legendary band Rush.Heavier than anything they've ever done and broken into 4 distinct sections, it's new ground for a band that's been pushing the boundaries of “fuzz and wah” since its formation in 1990. Founding guitarist, Scott Hill, said “We think it's some the strongest music we've ever done. We really love the overall