Mullet Fever
Encyclopedia
Mullet Fever is the fourth album by Canadian
grindcore
band Fuck the Facts
originally released in 2001. It was released on Topon's label Ghetto Blaster Recordings with only 200 CD-R
s being made. The album was reissued in 2005 with bonus tracks on Sonic Deadline Records.
except where indicated.
except where indicated.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
grindcore
Grindcore
Grindcore is an extreme genre of music that started in the early- to mid-1980s. It draws inspiration from some of the most abrasive music genres – including death metal, industrial music, noise and the more extreme varieties of hardcore punk....
band Fuck the Facts
Fuck the Facts
Fuck the Facts is a Canadian grindcore band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1998. They began in the late nineties as a solo recording project constructed by musician Topon Das. After many early recordings, including split tapes with groups from around the world, Fuck the Facts began developing a...
originally released in 2001. It was released on Topon's label Ghetto Blaster Recordings with only 200 CD-R
CD-R
A CD-R is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony. CD-R is a Write Once Read Many optical medium, though the whole disk does not have to be entirely written in the same session....
s being made. The album was reissued in 2005 with bonus tracks on Sonic Deadline Records.
Track listing
All music and lyrics by Fuck the FactsFuck the Facts
Fuck the Facts is a Canadian grindcore band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1998. They began in the late nineties as a solo recording project constructed by musician Topon Das. After many early recordings, including split tapes with groups from around the world, Fuck the Facts began developing a...
except where indicated.
- "All Hands on Deck" - 0:15
- "Don't Call My Slammin' Outfit Cool, Whitebread!" - 0:43
- "Doghead" - 0:32
- "Burning the Grindcore Rule Book" - 1:00
- "Cough Dropped from a Building" - 0:03
- "Mullet Fever" - 0:06
- "Gag Abflex" - 0:17
- "Honey Please! Not in Front of the Children" - 0:32
- "$4 Bill" - 0:07
- "Gated Community" - 1:09
- "I'm From (Europe)" - 0:55
- "Cue Bert and Ernie Reyes" - 0:22
- "Math Rock Superstar" - 0:31
- "Castrata" - 1:21
- "Bowling" - 0:14
- "Yngwie vs. FTF" - 0:31
- "I Baby-sit for Drug Money" - 0:35
- "Red Mist" - 0:12
- "Me and Dani Filth in a 6-4" - 0:56
- "South Beach High" - 0:59
- "Cold Turkey" - 0:17
- "Instrumental (Hugs and Stitches)" - 0:47
- "The Words Myth" - 1:31
- "Unfocused" - 0:56
- "Fisherman's Fiend" - 0:31
- "If You're 555, Then You're Giving Me a Fake Number" - 0:10
- "You Smoke You Toke (written by Course of Action)" - 0:12
- "Running Outta Time" - 0:39
- "Day Dream" - 0:18
- "Mattochrondria" - 0:13
- "Fate of Man (written by Disgruntled)" - 2:18
- "Master of Puppets (written by MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
)" - 1:40 - "Outro (Sonny Bono)" - 1:43
- "Battle Hymn" - 4:23
- "Roach (live)" - 2:16
- "Revenge Tactics II" - 3:02
- "Just Say Yo" - 2:00
Personnel
- Tim Audette – guitarElectric guitarAn electric guitar is a guitar that uses the principle of direct electromagnetic induction to convert vibrations of its metal strings into electric audio signals. The signal generated by an electric guitar is too weak to drive a loudspeaker, so it is amplified before sending it to a loudspeaker...
- Brent Christoff – vocals
- Matt Connell – drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, vocals, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Topon Das – guitar, vocals, electronics
Recording
Mullet Fever was created and recorded in the Fall of 2001 largely in one session at the band's rehearsal space. Some songs were written and recorded on the spot, while others had small edits performed shortly afterward. The style of this record is more raw and punk-like grindcore that is different than most other Fuck the Facts releases.Release history
Date | Label | Catalog | Format | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fall 2001 | Ghetto Blaster Recordings | ? | CD-R | 200 copies made. |
? | Kill For Food Records | ? | Cassette | |
April 1, 2004 | Speedrawk Records | SPEED 015 | >Distributed in Asia | |
June 8, 2005 | Sonic Deadline Records | SDR 002 | CD | Remastered with bonus material. |
Reissue
In 2005, Mullet Fever was reissued on Sonic Deadline Records "to document the first incarnation of Fuck The Facts as a full band." It featured new artwork by current singer Mel Mongeon and it was remastered by Craig Boychuk. The reissue expands on the original release to include every release the band recorded with vocalist Brent Christoff. It features the following media:- The standard Mullet Fever tracks (minus the live version of "Roach").
- "Blood Pulp", recorded in April 2001 and originally released on a split with Ames Sanglantes. It features only Topon, Matt and Tim.
- The Four0ninEFour0ninEFour0ninE is the first EP by Canadian grindcore band Fuck the Facts. It was recorded in mid May 2001 by the band. It marks the first recordings with vocalist Brent Christoff, and the only recordings with bassist Shomir Das. It is the second release by Fuck the Facts as a band, the first being a...
EP, recorded in May 2001 and originally released on 99 mini CD-RCD-RA CD-R is a variation of the Compact Disc invented by Philips and Sony. CD-R is a Write Once Read Many optical medium, though the whole disk does not have to be entirely written in the same session....
s. This was recorded after both Shomir and Brent had joined the band. - Music video for "Roach." Video footage recorded September 23, 2001 at Planet Kensington (Toronto, Ontario). Edited and produced February 2005.
Track listing
All music and lyrics by Fuck the FactsFuck the Facts
Fuck the Facts is a Canadian grindcore band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1998. They began in the late nineties as a solo recording project constructed by musician Topon Das. After many early recordings, including split tapes with groups from around the world, Fuck the Facts began developing a...
except where indicated.
- "All Hands on Deck" - 0:15
- "Don't Call My Slammin' Outfit Cool, Whitebread!" - 0:43
- "Doghead" - 0:32
- "Burning the Grindcore Rule Book" - 1:00
- "Cough Dropped from a Building" - 0:03
- "Mullet Fever" - 0:06
- "Gag Abflex" - 0:17
- "Honey Please! Not in Front of the Children" - 0:32
- "$4 Bill" - 0:07
- "Gated Community" - 1:09
- "I'm From (Europe)" - 0:55
- "Cue Bert and Ernie Reyes" - 0:22
- "Math Rock Superstar" - 0:31
- "Castrata" - 1:21
- "Bowling" - 0:14
- "Yngwie vs. FTF" - 0:31
- "I Baby-sit for Drug Money" - 0:35
- "Red Mist" - 0:12
- "Me and Dani Filth in a 6-4" - 0:56
- "South Beach High" - 0:59
- "Cold Turkey" - 0:17
- "Instrumental (Hugs and Stitches)" - 0:47
- "The Words Myth" - 1:31
- "Unfocused" - 0:56
- "Fisherman's Fiend" - 0:31
- "If You're 555, Then You're Giving Me a Fake Number" - 0:10
- "You Smoke You Toke (written by Course of Action)" - 0:12
- "Running Outta Time" - 0:39
- "Day Dream" - 0:18
- "Mattochrondria" - 0:13
- "Fate of Man (written by Disgruntled)" - 2:18
- "Master of Puppets (written by MetallicaMetallicaMetallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
)" - 1:40 - "Outro (Sonny Bono)" - 1:43
- "Battle Hymn" - 4:23
- "Revenge Tactics II" - 3:02
- "Just Say Yo" - 2:00
- "Released" - 0:22
- "Whisper Dependency" - 2:03
- "Roach (live)" - 2:16
- "Lack of Imagination" - 1:02
- "409" (written by The Beach BoysThe Beach BoysThe Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
) - 2:13
Enhanced Content
- "Blood Pulp" - 14:30 (MP3)
- "Whisper Dependency (live)" - 2:01 (MP3)
- "Roach (live)" - 2:33 (Video)