Melodic Rock Icons ENUFF Z’NUFF Take Us Back To Where It All Began With A Full Album Of Demos Recorded Prior To Their Debut Album!
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Enuff Z’nuff, the revered melodic rock band hailing from the heart of Chicago, is set to unveil a treasure trove of their musical origins with the release of a captivating collection of demo recordings. These recordings, crafted prior to the band’s iconic self-titled debut album, offer a raw and impassioned glimpse into the genesis of Enuff Z’nuff’s illustrious career.
The forthcoming collection, entitled The 1987 Demos, showcases the band’s classic lineup of Chip Z’nuff, Donnie Vie, Derek Frigo, and Vikki Foxx, exuding a fervor and authenticity that transcends even their acclaimed major label releases. Fans worldwide have long revered these early compositions, recognizing the embryonic stages of Enuff Z’nuff’s signature sound. Now they get to experience these songs as never before!
Among the gems featured in this collection are early renditions of beloved classics such as the chart-topping single “Fly High Michelle,” alongside anthems like “New Thing” and “I Could Never Be Without You.” These early versions offer a unique perspective, capturing the essence of the band’s evolution and the raw talent that propelled them to international acclaim. Check out the demo version of “New Thing,” which has been released as a single to all music platforms today!
Stream/download the single:https://orcd.co/enuffznuff_newthing1987demo
“Before we got our first record deal,” explains EZ’s founding lead vocalist Donnie Vie, “Chip and I had written and demoed at least 50 pretty good songs. It was hard to choose which ones to shop. We basically put together what we felt would be a great record and shopped it as that. Needless to say, the label loved it, so we went to work re-recording it on a grander scale (and waste $200K. Haha). I personally think we could’ve just had this mixed, because most of it was recorded and produced exactly the same way. The songs stand on their own, and this was the way it was done – on our own.”
Chip, who oversaw this project and composed liner notes for the album, declares “ Here are the warts, scars, and tattoos of our labor, when it all started over 3 decades ago!”
The 1987 Demos will be available on both CD and vinyl starting on May 31! The CD version includes two bonus tracks not available anywhere else – a cover of Hendrix’s “Manic Depression” and an original song “Runaway!”
Order the CD/Vinyl:https://cleorecs.com/search?q=enuff+znuff+the+1987+demos
Pre-order/Pre-save the digital: https://orcd.co/enuffznuff_1987demos
Also be sure to catch the band performing live at select venues across the US!
May 16 – Binghamton, NY – Touch Of Texas
May 18 – Teaneck, NY – Debonair Music Hall
May 19 – Reading, PA – Reverb
May 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Golden Record
May 23 – Beaver Dam, WI – Stormy’s
May 24 – Minneapolis, MN – Cabooze
May 25 – Webster, WI – St. Croix Casino Hertel
May 28 – Parker, CO – Wild Goose Saloon
May 30 – Grapevine, TX – Glass Cactus
May 31 – San Antonio, TX – Fitzgerald’s Bar & Live Music
June 1 – Eagle Pass, TX – Cooter’s Pub
June 2 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Live Midtown
June 4 – Sarasota, FL – Big Top Brewing Company
June 12 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
July 3 – Duluth, MN – Bayfront Festival Park
TRACK LIST:
- New Thing
- She Wants More
- Fly High Michelle
- Hot Little Summer Girl
- In The Groove
- Little Indian Angel
- For Now
- Kiss The Clown
- I Could Never Be Without You
- Finger On The Trigger
BONUS TRACKS [CD ONLY] - Runaway
- Manic Depression
