My Blog # 008

A message to the fans.

I feel I need to explain myself before Garibaldi break-up rumours begin to trend worldwide...

It's currently early morning, Monday 5th August, I'm writing from Rob's attic again. The new TIFG album was meant to be released today however I'm sorry to announce the album's been pushed back indefinitely due to irreconcilable artistic differences.

I should explain myself: due to changes in my personal circumstances over the past months (we finished recording the album several months back) I have since become unhappy with elements the album. These predominantly revolve around vocal parts. I am not an egotistical man and appreciate my colleagues artistic input, however I feel there have been ongoing problems vocally from certain members of the band. This has resulted in what I would call, a lack of sufficient emotion.

This realisation presented itself to me on the friday night after a drinking session with Rob. I explained my thoughts to him and he strongly disagreed. It is for this reason I took the bold move of confiscating the master tapes. I spent saturday in the Mis-Factory Studios re-recording many of the vocal parts (in the case of one track out of sheer anger I permanently deleted the existing takes! It was an absolute mess!!) and stripping back mixes, injecting them with the raw emotion I originally envisioned.

I am now completely happy with this revised version of the album, which has been reduced from an excessive 23 tracks to just 8.  All of which more being more emotionally charged compositions of mine.  I'm excited to announce the title of the album is "Tory Boys" but due to contractual issues it will now not be released for the considerable future.

I feel I should be completely honest about what these contractual issues will entail: the brand new Ill-Fitting Garibaldi album "Tory Boys" can only see release with 100% of bandmember's in agreement. Thus Steve Wicked will no longer be a member of the Ill-Fitting Garibaldis. It will be sad to see him go, however, I feel musically, it's for the best. I intend to take up all production duties alongside songwriting and lead vocals.

Rob's future with the band may also be in jeopardy if he is not willing to accept the musical changes I have in mind.  I will keep you updated, loyal fans.  Whatever happens, you have my personal guarantee The Ill-Fitting Garibaldis' focus will solely be musical growth.

I love you all and with your support Garibaldis' seventh LP "Tory Boys" will be out soon!

Thanks,
Rory.