FU MANCHU - RETURN TO EARTH

The third release in Fu Manchu’s current 30th Anniversary (vinyl) reissue series, the

reissued Return To Earth 91-93 is now a Deluxe Edition. The first ever update to this

legendary compilation of most of the band’s earliest singles and rare recordings feat. The

uccessf 7” tour giveaway Senioritis Simcoe, as well as all tracks from both Elastic 7”

releases and additional exclusive tracks. These songs are the only ones recorded with the

band’s original lead guitarist, Scott Votaw, as well as the only ones recorded partial as a

three piece of the original core line-up of Scott Hill (vocals/guitar), Mark Abshire (bass) and

Ruben Romano (drums). With these recordings Fu Manchu form the basis to their soon

uccessful Van Rock sound. Return To Earth 91-93 Deluxe Edition features the 9 songs from

the original release including the first version of fan favorite, “Ojo Rojo”, “Don’t Bother

Knockin’ (If this Vans Rockin)”, plus 2 newly discovered tracks that have never been heard

before: “Ford-Natic” and an early version of “Shine It On,” which was later re-recorded for

their debut album. All songs were remixed by Scott Hill along with the band’s current

producing partner, Jim Monroe (Adolescents, Channel 3, Ignite) and remastered by Carl

Saff for optimum fidelity. Vinyl has been out of print since 2013, this limited edition 2,000

unit LP run is pressed on neon purple vinyl and the newly designed gatefold package

includes never before seen photos of the band and flyers from their early shows. The

limited edition 1,000 unit CD run also features the updated art and a digital specific

remaster on top. Heavy guitar riffs mixed with loud drums, just as the likes of KYUSS,

MASTERS OF REALITY, CLUTCH, early QOTSA, UNIDA… [GER] Neuauflage der KultCompilation mit dem fast kompletten Frühwerk von Fu Manchu im Rahmen ihrer

Jubiläums-Reissue-Kampagne! Lange vergriffenen Singles und seltene Aufnahmen aus der

Zeit vor ihrem Debutalbum. Harte Gitarrensounds gepaart mit lautem Schlagzeuggewitter,

ähnlich den Verwandten KYUSS, MASTERS OF REALITY, CLUTCH, frühe QOTSA, UNIDA….

Diese mit dem ersten Gitarristen Scott Votaw teilweise als Trio eingespielten Aufnahmen

sind die Basis des schon bald erfolgreichen Van Rock Sound der Band. Die Sammlung

beinhaltet alle Songs von der europäischen Tour-7“ „Senioritis“, sowie die Elastic-Singles

,Pick-Up Summer“ und ,Don‘t Bother Knockin“ plus zusätzliche exklusive Tracks. „Return

To Earth“ kommt remasterd, mit neuem Artwork, Linernotes und Fotos, Vinyl ist 2021

neon-lila, kommt als Gatefold, nur 2000 Stück weltweit, die CD ist sogar auf 1000 limitiert.

TRACKLISTING: 01. “DON’T BOTHER KNOCKIN’ (IF THIS VAN’S ROCKIN’)” 02. “FORD-NATIC” 03. “EL

DON” 04. “PICK-UP SUMMER” 05. “OJO ROJO” 06. “PINBUSTER” 07. “SENIORITIS” 08. “SHINE IT ON”

09. „SIMCO“ 10. „SPACE SUCKER“ 11. „VANKHANA (ROLLIN‘ ROOMS)“