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Salt for Zombies

The Fuzztones · 2003

56 min · 13 tracks · psychedelic rock · garage rock · garage punk

A raucous blend of garage punk and psychedelic rock that thrives on raw energy and offbeat humor.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • offbeat humor throughout tracks
  • cathartic energy for release
  • late-night party ignition
  • headphone detail hunting

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking slow, patient builds
  • prefer standalone track variety

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Salt for Zombies' marked The Fuzztones' return after a five-year hiatus following their 1998 album 'Live in Europe.' At this point, the band was navigating a resurgence of interest in garage rock, which had seen a revival with bands like The White Stripes and The Hives gaining mainstream attention.
Stylistic neighbors
The Sonics· The Cramps· The Black Angels

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Brother the Man 2:12
  • 2 Get Naked 3:26
  • 3 Face of Time 3:05
  • 4 Be Forewarned 3:53
  • 5 Johnson in a Headlock 3:33
  • 6 This Sinister Urge 3:56
  • 7 Black Lightning Light 7:09
  • 8 Idol Chatter 4:55
  • 9 Hallucination Generation 3:40
  • 10 A Wristwatch Band 3:40
  • 11 Group Grope 2:48
  • 12 Don't Blow Your Mind 3:35
  • 13 What Ever Happened to Baby Jesus? 10:34

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