Tits, Tats and Whiskers new album, “Laugh, Dance, and Cry” is one raucous track after another. The only way I can describe it is that one kid in class that will bring the most awesome toy to school for show and tell and then use said toy to totally aggravate the teacher tot he delight of every kid in class. This is the very definition of the album and that is a good thing. The opening track, “Grip On Me”, evokes the spirits of Hüsker Dü and fIREHOSE and simply gets better from there on. “Tug Hill” calls on the spirit of Sublime while letting you know all too well that this is Tits, Tats, and Whiskers in all of their glory. Every song has enough of a stylistic change to keep the album interesting while at the same time showing a consistency that only professional, well schooled musicians can accomplish and that is a rare thing these days.
About Tits, Tats and Whiskers:
In 2011 in Tokyo, Tits Tats & Whisker’s met at artist Ponzi’s (Member of Tits, Tats & Whiskers) painting exhibition. Their mutual love of tattoos, beards, and rock music brought the band together like vagabonds in the wind to park. Jamming covers and drinking sessions inspired studio experimentation and a desire to make original material. Originally composing and performing as a fourpiece band Tits, Tats & Whiskers streamlined and became a power trio in 2012.
Tits, Tats & Whiskers are now comprised of Ponzi from USA (Guitar/Vocals), Mattia from Italy (Drum/ Percussion) and Astrid from Philiphines (Bass/Vocals).
Tits, Tats & Whiskers have performed in many different venues with tons of different acts all over Japan.
After the big earthquake in 2011 the band performed in many charity events until 2012 earning tons of relief funds for the victims of that disaster. Within the past two years the band had many propositions including monthly gigs at prestigious venues in the most happening areas of Tokyo. The band also joined the Musikalawaig festival in the Philippines early this year. They are also set to tour the US and Canada in 2015.
In February 15th, 2014 Tits, Tats & Whiskers released their first Album “All The Things” independently. In February 27th, 2014 Tits, Tats & Whiskers released their new Single “Guilty Dance” independently.
Their second album, “Laugh, Dance & Cry” was released on May 16th, 2015.
Members:
Ponzi: Vocal, guitars
Mattia: Drums
Astrid: Vocal, bass
LINKS:
http://www.titstatsandwhiskers.com
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/tits-tats-whiskers/id796622871
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss/188-3874649-8956428?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=Tits%2C%20Tats%20%26%20Whiskers
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