MaddWest Presents Thundacats
"Thundacats" is the name we used prior to being signed by 2Ksounds. They insisted that we change our name for fear of copyright infringement. This album was done between 1996-97, and the roughness shows. The production was handled by me (Kool Ace Ha) and the lyrics were ripped by Sammy Brazil. I'd like to note that NO PITCHSHIFTING OR OTHER SOFTWARE was used. This album was produced using nothing more than an Ensoniq EPS.
http://www.vintagesynth.org/ensoniq/ens_eps.shtml
The lyrics were recorded through a Shure SM-57 mic. We're talking bare fuckin' bones dog. This record still kinda came off, and in any case it got us signed. To hear out debut record with 2Ksounds (as MaddWest) go to:
http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/maddwest.htm
Something that most listeners fail to catch is that this is a concept album. The entire thing is an homage to Star Wars, and it follows the original trilogy (keep in mind it was recorded BEFORE the new ones) in chronological order. Sammy took the name Red Five and I was Gold Leader, which were pilot designations from the movies. Each song represents an aspect of the films, so for example 'Cops And Corvettes' approximates the space-jacking and capture of princess Leia, while 'Miles Of Sand' (an interlude) depicts Luke's return to Tatooine in 'Return Of The Jedi".
Anyway, at the time we thought it was hype, hopefully you will too, Biziznotch!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Nope, Thundacats is even more dead than MaddWest is! In fact, Sammy says "This goes out to Thundacats...R.I.P." at the beginning of 'BUMP!' on the MaddWest album.
Your musical influences
At the time of this recording we were heavily influenced by De La Soul, The Gravediggaz, Wu, and Naughty By Nature.
Anything else?
Listen to how hype we were, even THEN!! Imagine how dope we are NOW, seven years later!
Any questions about this record, especially concerning the Star Wars references made herein can be asked at:
aceha1@yahoo.com
