Chronchitis

by Slightly Stoopid

Overview

Slightly Stoopid continues its journey away from punk rock on its fifth album, Chronchitis. In fact, by now it's hard to remember when this band ever played like punks. Kyle McDonald and Miles Doughty, the original duo, have by now been joined by four other musicians, and while they may still hail from San Diego, their sound is pure Caribbean. Reggae, rocksteady, and especially dub dominate on these groove-heavy tracks. There are other influences -- you can almost sing Traffic's "Feelin' Alright?" to "Hold On to the One" and, despite its title, "Jimi" is reminiscent of Hugh Masekela's "Grazing in the Grass" -- but the Jamaican rhythms are constant, and they are accentuated by the singers' faux-Jamaican accents. The effect is never less than entertaining and almost always infectious, and the guests, particularly touring buddy G. Love, who waxes erotic on "Baby I Like It," provide welcome additions to the sound. Chronchitis is one of those records that sounds like it was formed with live work in mind, and it should keep Slightly Stoopid's summer audiences happy and dancing. ~ William Ruhlmann

Product Details

Release Date:	08/07/2007
Label:	Stoopid Records / Controlled Substance / Megaforce
UPC:	0020286107026
Rank:	59409

Tracks

1. Anywhere I Go
2. The Otherside
3. Hold on to the One
4. 2AM
5. Blood of My Blood
6. Nobody Knows
7. Above the Clouds
8. Digital
9. Round the World
10. Baby I Like It
11. Ocean
12. Jimi
13. Breakbeat
14. Mind on Your Music
15. Ever Really Wanted
16. Girl U So Fine, Pts. 1&2
17. Reward for Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Slightly Stoopid   Primary Artist
Guru   Primary Artist
DJ Hell Naw   Primary Artist,Turntables
G. Love   Primary Artist
Toko Tasi   Primary Artist
Angelo Moore   Primary Artist
O.G.   Harmonica
Mix Master Mike   Turntables
Miles   Guitar (Bass)
C-Money   Vocals (Background)
Kyle   Guitar (Bass)
Miles Doughty   Bass,Guitar,Vocals
Paul Leary   Piano (Electric),Wurlitzer
Dela   Saxophone
Rymo   Drums
Money Mark   Piano,Vibraphone,Synthesizer
Ryan Moran   Drums
Oguer Ocon   Harmonica,Percussion
Kyle McDonald   Bass,Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Oscar Monsalve   Audio Engineer,Engineer
Mike Sullivan   Audio Engineer
Brad Bell   Audio Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Chris DiBeneditto   Audio Engineer,Audio Production,Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Mike Sutherland   Audio Engineer,Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Michael "Miguel" Happoldt   Audio Production,Audio Engineer,Mixing,Engineer,Producer,Tracking
Paul Leary   Audio Engineer,Audio Production,Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Kyle McDonald   Audio Production,Group Member,Composer,Engineer
Stuart Sullivan   Audio Engineer,Mixing,Engineer
Mario Caldato, Jr.   Audio Production,Audio Engineer,Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Joe Higgs   Composer
Toko Tasi   Performer
Brian Gardner   Mastering
Angelo Moore   Performer
Garrett Dutton   Composer
Matt Phillips   Management
Jon Phillips   Management
Ryan Moran   Composer,Group Member
Miles Doughty   Composer,Group Member
Oguer Ocon   Composer,Group Member
Solaar   Engineer
Lizzie Garlinghouse   Publicity
Slightly Stoopid   Composer
Jeffrey Lamont Brown   Photography
Stuart MacKay Smith   Artwork,Layout Design