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Get 'Mabused' 18 September '07 - The Mabuses return at last!

Posted almost 5 years ago
I've been a Mabuse fan since '92, and was absolutely thrilled to learn a new release is on the horizon - here's the details:The Mabuses, an 'enigmatic and off-kilter international pop project' led by frontman Kim Fahy, have announced a new recording to be released 18 September 2007. Entitled 'Mabused', the album will be the multi-national ensemble's third album, and will come after a thirteen year hiatus!Seasider from the new album:The Mabuses released their self-titled critically acclaimed debut in '91. A second album entitled 'The Melbourne Man' appeared in '94, and though not as laudable as the debut it was still a spirited, well-crafted offering. Fahy's side project, a trio called Egomaniacs, with Jamie Harley and Shimmy Disk founder Kramer, released an album the same year. Martin Aston (College Music Journal) recently wrote: "The Mabuses is supremely idealistic pop, cut according to the belief that the form should entice, baffle and ruffle rather than provide a readily assimilable template. Fahy's rhythmic/melodic charge is rooted in folk-derived Brit-pop, the kind that typified 1967's psychedelic headcharge, a.k.a Syd Barrett's Pink Floyd and the Soft Machine, with that nursery rhyme loopiness - whimsy and surrealism simultaneously, all strangeness, quark and charm - where nothing is quite as it seems."A few bio facts:The group includes musicians from France, England, Ireland, America, and Germany. Members are Kim Fahy, Les Cargo (aka Valentine Carruthers), Chris Wilson, Jamie Harley, Lucien Nataf, Miles Nervine, PO MIlanini, and Arthur Watts.Fahy named the band after the Norbert Jacque Dr. Mabuse literary figure - it's also a tribute to the Jacque inspired Fritz Lang Mabuse film series that began with the 1922 classic "Dr. Mabuse, der Spieler".A superb Lang resource:http://blogs.warwick.ac.uk/michaelwalford/tag/fritz_lang/Seasider video with animations created by Miles Nervine: The Mabuses official site: http://www.themabuses.com/
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Comments (34)

  1. Neill
    Neill says ...and I was ready for something completely different; . . ...but The Mabuses sound intresting.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  2. dachmo
    dachmo says The Mabuses sound pretty interesting, any idea how come they have so few albums since '92? The Propaganda video was pretty good as well.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  3. oceanrain
    oceanrain says did'nt know that about the name nice track great post cheers
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  4. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says They have a very familiar sound. Hummm, can't place but I like it! Thanks for sharing Girlcrawl ; )
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  5. HelenMarie
    HelenMarie says Oh and what interesting conversations would take place with all them from France, England, Ireland, America, and Germany. Great mix there.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  6. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Had attempted to post this track as well, but both MOG and my ISP were temporarily working against me; Mirth is also from the new album: ~OJchBQ3IlJu.mp3~
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  7. Anonymous says wow! I like this a lot, thanks bunch for posting more new music! =)
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  8. Mike the Knife
    Mike the Knife says Tres cool. "Seasider" sounds kinda Squeeze-y. And I mean that in a good way...
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  9. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Thanks everyone!! Great clip Neill - appreciate it. dachmo - can't definitively answer, but seems I read that Kim resumed his University studies; with so many members all involved in various projects/bands it could have been locating everyone in one place (musically and locationally) simultaneously. oceanrain - not often that you're not familiar with a band; :-) am glad you enjoyed! SunshineDaydream - ever since their conception, the Mabuses have had a 'familiar' yet not sound; there are similarities/influences that one can 'hear', but the band creates still a very distinct vibe. Glad you enjoyed, and I would not wish to be in the middle of that conversational nightmare! :-) FlowerPower333 - you're welcome a bunch, and I'm glad you like the guys - I think they are quite smashing too! :-) Mike the Knife - Merci! It does actually, and concur in a 'good way' - appreciate the comment as ever. Cheers!
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  10. soulrocket
    soulrocket says i enoyed both tracks.a lot, pretty cool. this is the kind of pop music i like and it will sound still good 15 years from now. ive been totally mabused and im playing both tracks twice. you always makes me keep the faith on pop music, which i almost lost some time ago. i dont really understand a lot of bands today what they are about, probably im too square, who knows?
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  11. Marigold
    Marigold says Are you kidding me? WHERE has this been? I am seriously getting down to The Electric Fetus (local record store) and getting me some of this stuff. Maybe tomorrow even...for sure by the end of the week.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  12. Lady Miss Ian
    Lady Miss Ian says Makes me want to skip and bob my head side to side. Like Neil, I was thinking of the Propaganda song. But, I like these guys, too.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  13. Marigold
    Marigold says special request. Could ya post one more song to tide a guy over?
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  14. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Anything for my 'groovy lil' papa'... here's Sugarland from the new release: ~GeQxNAZThpD.mp3~
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  15. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says This track (Diego No 1) is from the '91 self-titled debut: ~PTqnX0aPxL7.mp3~ Also there's a cool myspace page with 4 more songs created by a fan at: http://www.myspace.com/themabuses
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  16. Marigold
    Marigold says you are the best!
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  17. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says You're not too shabby either chap - :-) One last one for you: Here's the cool 12" single Where's Joey Gone? released on Rough Trade in 1989 by The Assassins - they were Kim's band prior to his forming The Mabuses, and this 12" is very difficult to find these days: ~Ceh0mMhaQ38.mp3~ Also look for the Egomaniacs album - you can preview the songs on Amazon.
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  18. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says soulrocket - Mabused have you; that was quite funny. Agree these songs may well hold up as their '91 and '94 releases have. Am sure you are not at all 'too square', rather it's the damn kids that are square :-). Glad you're managing to keep some pop-faith! Cheers pal. Lady Miss Ian - Appreciate you leaving a lovely comment whilst 'skipping' and 'side-bobbing'; glad you enjoyed, and cheers as ever!
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  19. Marigold
    Marigold says thanks. :)
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  20. avenustylee
    avenustylee says hey nice post reminds me of Crowded House's "our house in the middle of the street" (although I am not sure that's the correct title) it's those keyboard chords on every beat that make it similar
    Permalink posted 07/30/2007
  21. scotfree
    scotfree says wow. That's a sweet new discovery to dig into. Really liking this, many infuences flying through the space between - thanks!
    Permalink posted 07/31/2007
  22. poebegone
    poebegone says me likee. hey, Girlcrawl, you should totally join one of the MOG wars - girls reprazent! =D
    Permalink posted 07/31/2007
  23. dermahrk
    dermahrk says A great band, and unknown to me - until now. Oh please, no more MOG wars. I just KNOW the next hated-by-me genre will be the rap war.
    Permalink posted 07/31/2007
  24. Marigold
    Marigold says ...so I went to the record store with hopes of scoring at least one of the discs....nada. I did not get to my normal store though, maybe they will have it? I sure hope so.
    Permalink posted 07/31/2007
  25. Marigold
    Marigold says Well. I do not own any Mabuses yet. So I am dropping in for a fix. I love all of these songs soooooo much. Really digging the laid back vibe of Diego No 1.
    Permalink posted 08/03/2007
  26. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says So sorry to hear that dearie - what's the delay? Stop by as often as needed, and could always send you a wee package :-).
    Permalink posted 08/03/2007
  27. Marigold
    Marigold says It has been a busy busy week. No time to go to the store. To lazy to order on Amazon...which I am sure I will do. I might need to take you up on that wee package if I can not find all of their cds. They have two right?...or is it three?
    Permalink posted 08/03/2007
  28. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Two albums currently: 'The Mabuses' and 'The Melbourne Man' - the song Diego No. 1 is from the debut entitled 'The Mabuses'.
    Permalink posted 08/03/2007
  29. Iago
    Iago says Hello to all The Mabuses appreciators out there. The entire album MABUSED! is being streamed at: http://www.stereogum.com/archives/stream-the-mabuses-mabused.html It's really good! And The Mabuses need as much feedback and comments as possible. Check it out and let them know what you make of it all. Cheers everybody
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007
  30. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Iago - Merci; stereogum.com looks like a great site! Appreciate the comment.
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007
  31. Iago
    Iago says Girlcrawl - The pleasure is mine. Speaking of French, Kim also contributed a few tunes to a project called Le Professeur Inlassable. Another collective of sorts based in Paris. Notably a song called Nebraska and another one called Smile. The site is a little confusing but I think Nebraska is on there among the tracks one can play: http://www.leprofesseur-inlassable.com/professeur.html I also know that the Mabuses are playing at the Knitting Factory NY on Saturday 22nd of September. That should be interesting.
    Permalink posted 08/08/2007
  32. Girlcrawl
    Girlcrawl says Iago - Fantastic information; very much appreciate! The Le Professeur Inlassable looks/sounds tremendously interesting - the album is Lecon No. 1, and the Le Professeur Inlassable ensemble include: Kim Fahey, Nicolas Repac, Tomas Gubitsch, Dom Farkas, and several musicians. Can't wait to obtain a copy! Great to know that the Mabuses are touring stateside; will keep up with dates as well. Thanks again for the fabulous info, and cheers.
    Permalink posted 08/09/2007
  33. Rawkkiddoh
    Rawkkiddoh says wow, dont know how I missed this post but I am glad for the link to read and listen to it
    Permalink posted 10/05/2007
  34. ZenPop
    ZenPop says I come by this a bit late... (but better late than never)... I just found this band via Marigold's page... loved the music... he says you're the one who turned him onto this... so... Thank You! Great stuff!
    Permalink posted 11/19/2007

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