Edition of 500: 150 on Potion Pink vinyl // 350 on Black
2-Sided Full Color 12"x12" Insert
For Fans Of:
Cosmonauts, Spacemen 3, Ty Segall, Apache Dropout, Wand
Review by Raven Sings The Blues:
"Opening their album with more fuzz than an exploded dustbuster, Bloomington, Indiana's Frankie and the Witch Fingers are riding high on the hallmarks of the 2010's pantheon of garage rock heroes. Adding to the sonic soup a heavy dose of witchy vibes, psychedelic shake and an incessant grind that makes it feel vital and raw as skin peeled back, their sophomore album for Chicago's chief gutwrenchers, Permanent Records, is fueled by more than just paint by numbers rock. The band knows when to ride the tide of fuzz-addled freakout, knows when to break in the shake n' shimmy and knows just when to tear all the good times down for a good old fashioned dark horse that draws the shades and draws a little blood in the process. A solid offering from this band, reportedly uprooting from the doldrums of the Corn Belt to LA. It'll be interesting to see how the move affects their sound in the future, but for now these nuggets are more than worth the price of admission."
"Vibrations" Video Premier by Evan Minsker @ Shake Appeal - The Pitch | Pitchfork:Frankie and the Witch Fingers are a garage rock outfit from Bloomington, Indiana (soon relocating to Los Angeles, apparently, and understandably (no shade, Hoosiers!)), and with one song, they've made their forthcoming self-titled album on Permanent a hot album to pine for in 2015. Aside from the "True Detective" vibes, I'm not sure what exactly is going on in the "sexy and dangerous witchcraft" video for "Vibrations" which is puzzling, creepy and yet, sustains fascination. Regardless, this song is at the top of the heap when it comes to garage pop tunes that could've thrived in the 1960s. You just don't hear organ work like that anymore.
Review by ALTR EGO:
"It didn’t take long for this track to click. It helps when the sound is drowned in fuzz and catchy vocal melodies; something I can get behind.The band is originally from Bloomington Indiana, but according to RSTB the band are looking to move to LA. Which makes complete sense considering whats been going on down there recently in the garage rock scene. This band is only going to get better and if that move does happen, hooking up with some of garage rock’s finest will definitely push this band forward. The record drops February 17th on Permanent Records"
Review by SlyVinyl (David Hampton):
"Last time I checked, there wasn’t a beach, lake or pond even close to Bloomington, Indiana, but Frankie and the Witch Fingers have figured out some cosmic method of channeling the surf, sand and sativa into the great midwest. Sitars, organ solos and drums drowned in dizzying vintage garage warp…location be damned, this is the real deal. Listen below to their ode to Lou Reed and grab a pink slab after the ‘buy’ link. Maybe they’ll ship it to you on a magic carpet. And…and…If my eyes aren’t deceiving me here, that’s a psych band with a stateside price tag and stateside shipping. Those feel like an endangered species these days, yeah? Git ‘er."
Review by Proper Yarn:
"Melding a sublimely garagey amalgation of laissez-faire vocal delivery, subtly strong attitude, punchy drive, airry ballads, and psychy pop melodies, Frankie and the Witches of Bloomington, Indiana recently debuted their ten-track self-titled album on the LA/Chicago based label, Permanent Records. Of particular note is the track, “Lou Reed” in which the rhythmic pulsation and vocal harmonization are truly remarkable– as is the lovably croony Sunday afternoon laid-back rambler of a song closing out the album, "Smiling"."
Review by The Fire Note (Christopher Anthony):
"Frankie and the Witch Fingers are a garage rock group originally from Bloomington, Indiana that are currently making the big move to Los Angeles. Their new self-titled sophomore album on Permanent records is full of 60’s style psychedelic garage rock that honestly nails the era’s style, vibe and cool swagger. Frankie and the Witch Fingers are not simply a flashback band but a group that has not only embraced the sound but have reinvented it for 2015.
Right from the launching opening guitar and drum rhythms on “Flower Pedals,” Frankie and the Witch Fingers take you down a path that makes you want more. The vocals kick in after a 30 second jam session that are both raw and fuzzed up, which make a solid first impression that this group is all business up front with plenty of party in the back. On the edgy “Knife Fight,” the layered echo effect vocals are much more understandable as frontman Dylan Sizemore warns “don’t you mess with that chick / she will cut you clean…slice!” With several tracks like this, rocking out just over the two minute mark, Frankie and the Witch Fingers go for the jugular in the most calm manner and become ingrained deeper in your head with every rumble. On “Vibrations,” there is an all-out organ solo which reigns over your speakers with both aggression and simplicity. “Lou Reed” is a track that gives you a classic laid back approach to the genre as its steady beat drives the lyrics. This control helps Frankie and the Witch Fingers stand out from the current revival and when Sizemore lays down the cool line “I’m gonna burn, I might not burn as much as you burn today,” you get the sense that this young band is all grown up.
If you have followed Frankie and the Witch Fingers since their 2013 debut, Sidewalk, you will hear their progression on this outing. Sidewalk has all the pieces but it had a much more consistent loud lo-fi fuzzed up approach. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have taken that component and evolved into a real garage rock force on this self-titled effort that only gets better with repeat spins. If you have been a fan of current stand outs like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees or The Safes then I have no problem recommending that you add Frankie and the Witch Fingers to your playlist. The band is well rounded, has one of the better names I have heard in a while and simply will impress you with their ode to the genre and a 2015 modernization of the sound!"
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Review by ALTR EGO:
"It didn’t take long for this track to click. It helps when the sound is drowned in fuzz and catchy vocal melodies; something I can get behind.The band is originally from Bloomington Indiana, but according to RSTB the band are looking to move to LA. Which makes complete sense considering whats been going on down there recently in the garage rock scene. This band is only going to get better and if that move does happen, hooking up with some of garage rock’s finest will definitely push this band forward. The record drops February 17th on Permanent Records"
Review by SlyVinyl (David Hampton):
"Last time I checked, there wasn’t a beach, lake or pond even close to Bloomington, Indiana, but Frankie and the Witch Fingers have figured out some cosmic method of channeling the surf, sand and sativa into the great midwest. Sitars, organ solos and drums drowned in dizzying vintage garage warp…location be damned, this is the real deal. Listen below to their ode to Lou Reed and grab a pink slab after the ‘buy’ link. Maybe they’ll ship it to you on a magic carpet. And…and…If my eyes aren’t deceiving me here, that’s a psych band with a stateside price tag and stateside shipping. Those feel like an endangered species these days, yeah? Git ‘er."
Review by Proper Yarn:
"Melding a sublimely garagey amalgation of laissez-faire vocal delivery, subtly strong attitude, punchy drive, airry ballads, and psychy pop melodies, Frankie and the Witches of Bloomington, Indiana recently debuted their ten-track self-titled album on the LA/Chicago based label, Permanent Records. Of particular note is the track, “Lou Reed” in which the rhythmic pulsation and vocal harmonization are truly remarkable– as is the lovably croony Sunday afternoon laid-back rambler of a song closing out the album, "Smiling"."
Review by The Fire Note (Christopher Anthony):
"Frankie and the Witch Fingers are a garage rock group originally from Bloomington, Indiana that are currently making the big move to Los Angeles. Their new self-titled sophomore album on Permanent records is full of 60’s style psychedelic garage rock that honestly nails the era’s style, vibe and cool swagger. Frankie and the Witch Fingers are not simply a flashback band but a group that has not only embraced the sound but have reinvented it for 2015.
Right from the launching opening guitar and drum rhythms on “Flower Pedals,” Frankie and the Witch Fingers take you down a path that makes you want more. The vocals kick in after a 30 second jam session that are both raw and fuzzed up, which make a solid first impression that this group is all business up front with plenty of party in the back. On the edgy “Knife Fight,” the layered echo effect vocals are much more understandable as frontman Dylan Sizemore warns “don’t you mess with that chick / she will cut you clean…slice!” With several tracks like this, rocking out just over the two minute mark, Frankie and the Witch Fingers go for the jugular in the most calm manner and become ingrained deeper in your head with every rumble. On “Vibrations,” there is an all-out organ solo which reigns over your speakers with both aggression and simplicity. “Lou Reed” is a track that gives you a classic laid back approach to the genre as its steady beat drives the lyrics. This control helps Frankie and the Witch Fingers stand out from the current revival and when Sizemore lays down the cool line “I’m gonna burn, I might not burn as much as you burn today,” you get the sense that this young band is all grown up.
If you have followed Frankie and the Witch Fingers since their 2013 debut, Sidewalk, you will hear their progression on this outing. Sidewalk has all the pieces but it had a much more consistent loud lo-fi fuzzed up approach. Frankie and the Witch Fingers have taken that component and evolved into a real garage rock force on this self-titled effort that only gets better with repeat spins. If you have been a fan of current stand outs like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees or The Safes then I have no problem recommending that you add Frankie and the Witch Fingers to your playlist. The band is well rounded, has one of the better names I have heard in a while and simply will impress you with their ode to the genre and a 2015 modernization of the sound!"
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