Opioid Sunrise

First released in December 2020, Opioid Sunrise is an album assembled from the ashes of the chaotic Electric Randyland sessions. Originally conceived as a collection of sparsely recorded power pop songs, the project evolved to include more experimental sounds and compositions. I guess I couldn't fully commit to the acoustic vibe, and felt the need for more fuzzy guitars. The album cover utilized a photo negative double image effect of the picture I would've used as the cover of Elecrtric Randyland. The picture is of myself in a giant Unicorn mask and Monkees-style shirt, as a character I've named Captain Unicorn. The ensuing photoshoot included me in various poses as said character in front of an abandoned Walmart. A later photoshoot to promote Opioid Sunrise had me draped in a woman's blouse I found at the mall. I have no idea what the concept was, other than that I thought it looked groovy. Opioid Sunrise is a pretty groovy record if I do say so myself. 

Listen to Opioid Sunrise on Bandcamp


Opioid Sunrise tracklist:

1) Toothless Son

2) Mister Rock N. Roll

3) Gatekeepers 

4) She's So Kawaii

5) Yokohama Station

6) Natural Ugly

7) Agoraphobia Jam

8) September Conversation

9) Hospital Bed

10) All I Have

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