Sword Soup by Allied Chemical
REVIEWS OF 'SWORD SOUP'--
"At first glance Allied Chemical seem like a pretty straightforward punk rock band, but under the microscope one sees them go off on all kinds of different directions. Sword Soup proves they are a punk band at heart who sometimes seem to want to diversify into some goofy alt country rock group." - Jamie Robash, Divide & Conquer http://www.divideandconquermusic.com/indie-music-album-reviews/allied-chemical
"This record is downright Big Dipper-y…. Hey man, I just call ‘em like I hear ‘em.” - Jon Solomon, Rock with Jon Solomon
http://keepingscoreathome.com/
"Had an awesome time listening to this today on Spotify. Loved every song. Way more imagistic and spaced out than the live show, and that was a great surprise. The lyrics, the trombone solo, the squelching guitar, the tight rhythm section, the comic spirit, the grinding melancholy, the Meat Puppets-esque psycho twang, it was all great shit. Way to go. Can't wait for the next one." - Kirk Wood Bromley, Brooklyn's Finest Experimentalists https://brooklynsfinestexperimentalists.bandcamp.com/
HEARD ON--
Rock with Jon Solomon, WPRB 103.3, Princeton, NJ
http://keepingscoreathome.com/archive/32217.m3u
http://keepingscoreathome.com/?p=3115
New NJ Music, BlowUpRadio.com
http://wherenjrocklives.com/den/2017/032017.html
Sunday Ramble, Mixcloud.com
https://www.mixcloud.com/homegrownsundayramble/sunday-ramble-y4-8tri-state-live-in-studio-the-feelies-anthony-krizan-the-vansladers-rent-party/
SEEN ON--
YouTube
Official video for 'Battle,' directed by Deven Bender
https://youtu.be/rjAcANq3FF0
Vimeo
Live performance of 'Malibu Stacy,' shot by Hubert Kretzschmar (cover designer for Rolling Stones' albums 'Some Girls', 'Tattoo You,' and 'Undercover')
https://vimeo.com/188852502
SEEN AT--
Elk's Lodge, South Orange, NJ
November 3, 2017
Autumnaplaooza, Maplewood, NJ
October 3, 2017
Mayfest, Maplewood, NJ
May 21, 2017
The Rack, Maplewood, NJ
April 22, 2017
Mercury Lounge, NYC
April 18, 2017
Crossroads, Garwood, NJ
April 8, 2017
Rent Party, Maplewood, NJ
March 10, 2017
Rivington Music/Demolition Exhibition, NYC
October 22, 2016
Otto's Shrunken Head, NYC
September 9, 2016
Crossroads, Garwood, NJ
May 12, 0216
Clash Bar, Clifton, NJ
April 22, 2016
Tracklist
| 1. | Allied Chemical | 2:51 |
| 2. | Only Game In Town | 3:45 |
| 3. | Pony Show | 7:02 |
| 4. | Sun-Filled Living Rooms | 3:31 |
| 5. | Yeah Yeah Yeah | 4:00 |
| 6. | Battle | 2:48 |
| 7. | Malibu Stacy | 4:54 |
| 8. | She Does What She Likes | 3:44 |
| 9. | Joey's Place | 4:19 |
| 10. | Luanne | 5:01 |
| 11. | Sword Soup | 4:34 |
Credits
Chris Chloride - Guitars, Vocals, Complex Equations
Cubic Zirconium - Bass, Vocals, Explosive Chemical Mixes
Brian Ion - Drums, Toy Piano, Precise Measuring Techniques
Special Guests--
Smokin' Rich Gladstone - Cigar Box Guitar on "Only Game In Town" and "Malibu Stacy"
Lightnin' Louise Kern-Kensler - Trombone on "Joey's Place"
Produced by Tom Lucas and Allied Chemical
Recorded and Mixed by Tom Lucas
Mastered and Joxies by Scott Anthony
Recorded and Mixed at Laughing Boy Studios, South Orange, NJ www.laughingboysrecording.com
Mastered at Storybook Sound, Maplewood, NJ
www.storybooksound.com
