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THE THINGZ: From A to Z LP

Following their acclaimed 2023 LP In the Age of Giant Moths, The Thingz return with From A to Z, their second release on Chaputa! Records. This album is a vivid, surreal journey through the quirky and magical world only The Thingz could create. Blending raw garage-punk energy with an enchanting, almost lullaby-like undertone, From A to Z feels like flipping through a surrealist storybook—each track its own peculiar tale.

From art heists and lycanthropy to misunderstood creatures and spectral rodents, the themes are as unconventional as the music itself. Songs like “Crab Monster” and “Miss Baker’s Dream” are steeped in whimsy, while tracks like “Zombie Rats” and “Creeping Things” lean into the eerie and bizarre. The production, helmed by Scott Montoya at COMA Studio in Long Beach, CA, captures the band’s raw, spontaneous energy while adding a layer of intimacy that draws listeners into their surreal world.

The album’s artwork, illustrated by Rui Ricardo, perfectly complements its eccentric themes with bold, vibrant visuals that practically leap off the sleeve. Designed by Esgar Acelerado and photographed by Scott Evanskey, the album’s presentation is as memorable as its sound.

Here’s the tracklist for this fantastical journey:

Side A

1. Art Crime
2. Hot Paws
3. Dressed in Rags
4. Crab Monster
5. Miss Baker’s Dream

Side Z

1. One Way Ticket (originally by The Nerves)
2. Sick Sense
3. Creeping Things
4. Charlotte the Stingray
5. Thanosphere
6. Zombie Rats

The Thingz lineup on From A to Z features:

• Kim Thing – Vocals, Bass, Theremin
• Mike Morris – Vocals, Guitar
• Hope Davies – Keyboards, Glockenspiel, Omnichord
• Jason Cordero – Drums, Percussion, Vocals

All songs are composed and arranged by The Thingz, except “One Way Ticket,” a nod to The Nerves.

With From A to Z, The Thingz push the boundaries of garage punk, delivering an album that is not only sonically captivating but also imbued with a dreamlike charm. Whether you’re drawn to its magical undertones or its mischievous energy, this release promises to transport you to an unforgettable realm. Set to drop on March 10, this is your chance to own a piece of The Thingz’s unique world.