The album Cyclops is available today on Static Motor Recordings, distributed as a 12-song CD and a 9-song 10-inch vinyl with unique hand-crafted packaging at the Static Motor Recordings online store. Diverging from the pop-centric sound of his last release Pyramid, the eclectic and intricate garage rock on Cyclops deals with fantasy and the fever of awesome ideas; everything from war to fashion. As with each of his releases, he relies on minimal story telling and the power of simple song structure. “The arrangements and production are a little more of a throwback to an underground rock scene of the 90′s,” revels dysonsound, “where hip youth would gather around and relate with the rocking beats and creative lyrics Kurt throws at you.”
On all of Kurt’s six albums (released in the last six years), Kurt plays every instrument, including guitar, cello, drums, bass, banjo, hand percussion, harmonica, and keys. His lyrics are comprised of overheard conversations, notes taken during art school, and created stories of love and desperation. Each album borrows from different genres. “I am not married to one genre or the other,” describes Kurt. “Usually songs will take me in unintended directions–I don’t fight that.”
Cyclops was recorded in von Stetten’s home studio with drums recorded in The Longwalls’ rehearsal space, the Boston Americana popsmiths for which he plays drums. It was mixed by both Kurt von Stetten and Owen Curtin (The Bridge Sound and Stage) and mastered by Mike Quinn (Moontower) at Q Division.
Kurt Von Stetten recently released a very visually appealing music video for his single “Code Of Fisherman.” We have to say…it is one of our favorites of the year.
You can watch the video below.
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