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Umphrey’s McGee has been arranging and performing original mashups live for over eight years. It was only a matter of when, not if, some of those innovative concoctions would find their way into a studio. And that when has arrived.
UM is pleased to announce ZONKEY, an album of 12 unique mashups, conceived, arranged & executed by the band. ZONKEY is as seamless as it bizarre, playful as it is razor sharp. Bits and pieces of classic songs are culled from 40+ years of popular music from 70’s Reggae to 80's Pop to 90’s Metal and everywhere in between. From Radiohead mashed with Beck, The Weeknd with Fleetwood Mac, Talking Heads with Bob Marley, Metallica with Gorillaz….nothing is off limits.
ZONKEY clearly pays homage to some of our favorite artists & songs. While we’ve tried to reproduce the spirit of the original compositions & recordings, we’ve also tried to have some fun with the structure as we’ve often combined seemingly dissimilar musical elements to create a new vibe altogether,” notes keyboardist Joel Cummins.
UM is pleased to announce ZONKEY, an album of 12 unique mashups, conceived, arranged & executed by the band. ZONKEY is as seamless as it bizarre, playful as it is razor sharp. Bits and pieces of classic songs are culled from 40+ years of popular music from 70’s Reggae to 80's Pop to 90’s Metal and everywhere in between. From Radiohead mashed with Beck, The Weeknd with Fleetwood Mac, Talking Heads with Bob Marley, Metallica with Gorillaz….nothing is off limits.
ZONKEY clearly pays homage to some of our favorite artists & songs. While we’ve tried to reproduce the spirit of the original compositions & recordings, we’ve also tried to have some fun with the structure as we’ve often combined seemingly dissimilar musical elements to create a new vibe altogether,” notes keyboardist Joel Cummins.
Details
ZONKEY Track Listing:
1. “National Loser Anthem”
"National Anthem" (Radiohead) + "Loser" (Beck) + "In The Air Tonight "(Phil Collins)
2. “Life During Exodus”
"Life During Wartime" (Talking Heads) + "Exodus" (Bob Marley) + "City of Tiny Lites" (Frank Zappa) + "25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago)
3. “Can't Rock My Dream Face”
"Rock With You" (Michael Jackson) + "Can't Feel My Face" (The Weeknd) + "Dreams" (Fleetwood Mac)
4. “Sad Clint Eastwood”
"Sad But True" (Metallica) + "Clint Eastwood" (Gorillaz)
5. “Electric Avenue To Hell”
"Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) + "Electric Avenue" (Eddy Grant) + The Triple Wide (Umphrey's McGee)
6. “Ace Of Long Nights”
"Ace of Spades" (Motorhead) + "It’s Gonna Be a Long Night" (Ween)
7. “Sweet Sunglasses”
"Sweet Dreams" (Eurythmics) + "Sunglasses at Night" (Corey Hart) + "Electric Feel" (MGMT)
8. “Strangletage”
"Stranglehold" (Ted Nugent) + "Sabotage" (Beastie Boys)
9. “Come As Your Kids”
"Kids" (MGMT) + "Come As You Are" (Nirvana) + "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” (Dead or Alive)
10. “Frankie Zombie”
"Thunder Kiss ’65" (White Zombie) + "Relax" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) + "Have a Cigar" (Pink Floyd)
11. “Bulls On The Bus”
"Bulls On Parade" (Rage Against the Machine) + "Mark On the Bus" Beastie Boys)
12. “Bittersweet Haj”
"Hajimemashite" (Umphrey's McGee) + "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (The Verve)
1. “National Loser Anthem”
"National Anthem" (Radiohead) + "Loser" (Beck) + "In The Air Tonight "(Phil Collins)
2. “Life During Exodus”
"Life During Wartime" (Talking Heads) + "Exodus" (Bob Marley) + "City of Tiny Lites" (Frank Zappa) + "25 or 6 to 4" (Chicago)
3. “Can't Rock My Dream Face”
"Rock With You" (Michael Jackson) + "Can't Feel My Face" (The Weeknd) + "Dreams" (Fleetwood Mac)
4. “Sad Clint Eastwood”
"Sad But True" (Metallica) + "Clint Eastwood" (Gorillaz)
5. “Electric Avenue To Hell”
"Highway To Hell" (AC/DC) + "Electric Avenue" (Eddy Grant) + The Triple Wide (Umphrey's McGee)
6. “Ace Of Long Nights”
"Ace of Spades" (Motorhead) + "It’s Gonna Be a Long Night" (Ween)
7. “Sweet Sunglasses”
"Sweet Dreams" (Eurythmics) + "Sunglasses at Night" (Corey Hart) + "Electric Feel" (MGMT)
8. “Strangletage”
"Stranglehold" (Ted Nugent) + "Sabotage" (Beastie Boys)
9. “Come As Your Kids”
"Kids" (MGMT) + "Come As You Are" (Nirvana) + "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” (Dead or Alive)
10. “Frankie Zombie”
"Thunder Kiss ’65" (White Zombie) + "Relax" (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) + "Have a Cigar" (Pink Floyd)
11. “Bulls On The Bus”
"Bulls On Parade" (Rage Against the Machine) + "Mark On the Bus" Beastie Boys)
12. “Bittersweet Haj”
"Hajimemashite" (Umphrey's McGee) + "Bitter Sweet Symphony" (The Verve)
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National Loser AnthemUmphrey's McGee
- 6:53
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- 2
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Life During ExodusUmphrey's McGee
- 8:43
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- 3
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Can't Rock My Dream FaceUmphrey's McGee
- 4:32
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- 4
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Sad Clint EastwoodUmphrey's McGee
- 4:24
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- 5
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Electric Avenue To HellUmphrey's McGee
- 5:13
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- 6
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Ace of Long NightsUmphrey's McGee
- 4:52
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- 7
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Sweet SunglassesUmphrey's McGee
- 5:02
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- 8
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StrangletageUmphrey's McGee
- 5:41
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- 9
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Come As Your KidsUmphrey's McGee
- 6:26
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- 10
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Frankie ZombieUmphrey's McGee
- 5:46
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- 11
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Bulls on the BusUmphrey's McGee
- 2:59
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- 12
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Bittersweet HajUmphrey's McGee
- 5:38
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- 1
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National Loser AnthemUmphrey's McGee
- 6:53
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- 2
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Life During ExodusUmphrey's McGee
- 8:43
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- 3
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Can't Rock My Dream FaceUmphrey's McGee
- 4:32
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- 4
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Sad Clint EastwoodUmphrey's McGee
- 4:24
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- 5
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Electric Avenue To HellUmphrey's McGee
- 5:13
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- 6
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Ace of Long NightsUmphrey's McGee
- 4:52
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- 7
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Sweet SunglassesUmphrey's McGee
- 5:02
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- 8
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StrangletageUmphrey's McGee
- 5:41
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- 9
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Come As Your KidsUmphrey's McGee
- 6:26
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- 10
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Frankie ZombieUmphrey's McGee
- 5:46
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- 11
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Bulls on the BusUmphrey's McGee
- 2:59
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- 12
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Bittersweet HajUmphrey's McGee
- 5:38
Customer Reviews
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AndrewMarch 16, 2022Killer record! one of the most unique and creative ideas and pulled of flawlessly. I have listened to this record non-stop. I have already recommended to over 25 people who are major music lovers. This is fantastic. I thank you for making this amazing record..it is ear candy! Andrew
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Jerry FulmerMarch 25, 2019Incredible, I love this band, always fresh and surprising. Now this cd is the most fun I have had listening to an album of covers (some what). Very original, I simply love how well the songs are blended together as if the songs were written that way. I love all kinds of music so that added to my joy. I had this playing in my car and found myself laughing out loud (well I do that a lot anyway sonce life is funny). I love how this group has fun while playing. Great cd.
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Tracey EbertsOctober 26, 2017Love the entire CD mash up. I was very interested when I saw the last song was with The Verve's Bittersweet Symphony. this song had a lot of meaning for me back in 1997 and loved The Verve. Unfortunately, when the song came out and became a hit, just because they used - legally - the orchestral part from a Rolling Stones song, the Stones, the record company, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards sued them for everything because the record company stated they used too much of the orchestral part in the song. It was very sad and devastating to Richard Ashby and the bandmates. Thank you so much for taking that beautiful song and mashing it with one of your most wonderful songs. It so deserved the recognition you gave to the song.
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Mary BowenJanuary 15, 2017Awesome! Ordered this for the boyfriend as one of his Christmas presents. And, of course, it was a hit! So happy with having a signed copy and thrilled to have a hard copy of the album. Thanks for everything you do!
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PeteNovember 28, 2016Interesting idea with the mashups. For me some worked well some not as much. All in all enjoyable to listen to.
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Steven R.November 24, 2016Love this album, love this band. My girlfriend and dad both have never listened to UM and they love this album, too. Keep rockin' guys \mm/
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Matt SmallNovember 23, 2016Super musicianship and vocals combined with studio technical magic make this a must-have album for any hard core Umphreak, casual fan, or newbie who just enjoys excellent music with a sense of adventure. Expect the unexpected and be pleasantly surprised with how well these songs mash up (and how well this band smashes the mashes!).
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Dick ButlerNovember 23, 2016This entire album is amazing! Definitely one of the most creative albums I've heard in a long time - a must buy. Keep rocking, guys!!
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