Description
The Latest Craze is the full-length debut album by the American indierock band Fanmail fronted by former Plankeye vocalist Scott Silletta, released on Tooth & Nail Records in June 1999. The album was recorded by Gene Eugene of Adam Again fame, and Elliot Chenault of Dakoda Motor Co. at The Green Room in Huntington Beach, California; with band member Scott Silletta and Eugene producing. Mixed by Jim Rondinelli at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, Canada.
Fanmail features Scott Silletta (formerly of Plankeye) on lead vocals, Nick Garrisi on guitar (formerly of Spud Puddle and Quayle), Eric Tokle on bass, and Chuck Cummings on drums. Keyboards provided by producer Gene Eugene.
After having recently quit Plankeye, Scott Silletta (vocals/guitar) has just released his debut album under the monkier of Fanmail. Joined by Yob (guitar’s/bgv’s) , Fleetwood (bass) and Jason (drums), Fanmail evidently enjoy playing there peculiar brand of high energy, hard edged pop punk rock for those willing enough to latch onto ‘The Latest Craze’. Scott has matured both his performance and song-writing since the early days of Plankeye, as Fanmail’s debut album clearly demonstrates. Scott and co poke fun at at life with tongues firmly planted in cheeks; simultaneously directing the listener to Christ. Topics range from the deceit of fame («Rock And Roll Star»), the celebration of family («Jordi») and the need for humility («Wonderful Punches»). ‘The Latest Craze’ is packed full of well produced and executed songs at the hands of Scott Silletta and Gene Eugene; where a truly original, yet familiar style is not only realised but also maintained throughout. Be a true fanatic, get into ‘The Latest Craze’! [Alex Figgis, Cross Rhythms, October 1999]
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CD tracklist:
01. Messed Up – 3:02
02. Rock And Roll Star – 3:33
03. Let Down – 2:58
04. True Brand New – 3:12
05. Turn Off That Radio – 4:13
06. Shirley Maclaine – 3:47
07. Superfan – 2:46
08. Lame – 2:47
09. Jordi – 3:40
10. Happy Birthday – 2:48
11. Wonderful Punches – 3:45
A full-page advertisement for various new releases on Tooth & Nail Records, including Fanmail’s The Latest Craze, was featured in the July 1999 issue of CCM Magazine.
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