Clone of the Universe

Clone of the Universe is the twelfth studio album by American stoner rock band Fu Manchu, released on February 9, 2018 on At The Dojo Records. The album features a guest appearance by Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson on its closing track, the 18-minute mostly instrumental "Il Mostro Atomico."[1] It was produced by Jim Monroe.[2]

Clone of the Universe
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 9, 2018
RecordedSimi Valley, California
Length36:48
LabelAt The Dojo Records
ProducerJim Monroe
Fu Manchu chronology
Gigantoid
(2014)
Clone of the Universe
(2018)

Reception

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic78[3]
Review scores
SourceRating
Blabbermouth8/10[4]
Exclaim![5]
Punknews.org[6]
Sputnikmusic3.8/5[7]

In Metacritic, the album received 78 out of a 100.[3] Exclaim! writer Matthew Ritchie said in his review about the album: "Due to the first half's measly runtime (half of its high octane songs clock in at under three minutes) and heavy as hell ending, listening to Clone of the Universe kind of feels like visiting a tapas bar with a few friends, only to drunkenly venture off at the end of the night to slam down a whole duck, solo (and no, that's not a euphemism): it's a journey most would avoid making, but a compelling one for those willing to roll the dice and ride".[5]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Intelligent Worship"3:01
2."(I've Been) Hexed"2:48
3."Don't Panic"2:04
4."Slower Than Light"3:26
5."Nowhere Left to Hide"4:19
6."Clone of the Universe"2:57
7."Il Mostro Atomico"18:07
Total length:36:48

Personnel

  • Scott Hill - vocals, guitar
  • Bob Balch - lead guitar
  • Brad Davis - bass guitar
  • Scott Reeder - drums

Guest appearance

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References

  1. Kennelty, Greg (February 9, 2018). "FU MANCHU's 18-Minute Psychedelic Stoner Epic Features RUSH Guitarist Alex Lifeson". Metal Injection. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  2. "Fu Manchu Detail New Album "Clone Of The Universe", Rush's Alex Lifeson To Guest". Theprp.com. 4 December 2017.
  3. "Clone of the Universe by Fu Manchu" via www.metacritic.com.
  4. Blabbermouth (11 March 2018). "Clone Of The Universe - FU MANCHU". BLABBERMOUTH.NET.
  5. "Fu Manchu Clone of the Universe". exclaim.ca.
  6. Punknews.org. "Fu Manchu - Clone of the Universe". www.punknews.org.
  7. "Review: Fu Manchu - Clone of the Universe - Sputnikmusic". www.sputnikmusic.com.
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