BLUNT INSTRUMENTALS

by Tyvek

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Like a twisted tree trunk seen from a distance, Tyvek’s new LP Blunt Instrumentals form only reveals itself upon closer inspection. The title’s misnomer seems designed to trip up the casual observer as the tracks are neither instrumentals nor are the edges of these punks blunted by undue preparation and polish. These collected recordings were committed to cassette in January 2009 while the band regrouped as a three piece with Kevin Boyer on guitar and vocals, Shelley Salant on bass and Matt Ziolkowski on drums. The songs on the lp were originally released on two extremely limited cassette runs shortly after recording, with 5 tracks also included on the 12” Blunt Instrumental ep released on Night People records. This new LP, released on Ginkgo Records and Doubles Tapes, includes all tracks from the prior cassettes with two additional songs.

During a long weekend holed up in Matt Z’s Aunt’s home on Clark Lake they worked on songs and jammed out into fresh territory. Fitting in well with the Tyvek ethos, the 12 tracks range from short and blistered punk blasts to the fully blasted 10-minute space rock of Cold Sun Blind My Eye. Spun together, the album is a great reminder of Tyvek’s stream-of-consciousness style and passion. Lyrically looser and occasionally off-the-cuff, it also hits with some great tunes. Somewhere in the freezing Michigan winter we find a window opened onto a view of Tyvek creating something memorable beneath the clouds.

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1.	Bicycle Fantasy 1 01:49	buy track
2.	9 Bucks 01:42	buy track
3.	Robots, Dogs 02:30	buy track
4.	You, You, You 03:56	buy track
5.	The Beach 02:12	buy track
6.	Saturday Free 02:10	buy track
7.	Thanks Cuz Now I Know 08:18	buy track
8.	Cold Sun Blind My Eye 10:01	buy track
9.	Where The Action Is 03:52	buy track
10.	Invisible Girls 03:22	buy track
11.	Bicycle Fantasy 2 03:12	buy track
12.	Added Histories 02:09	buy track

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Like a twisted tree trunk seen from a distance, Tyvek’s new LP Blunt Instrumentals form only reveals itself upon closer inspection. The title’s misnomer seems designed to trip up the casual observer as the tracks are neither instrumentals nor are the edges of these punks blunted by undue preparation and polish. These collected recordings were committed to cassette in January 2009 while the band regrouped as a three piece with Kevin Boyer on guitar and vocals, Shelley Salant on bass and Matt Ziolkowski on drums. The songs on the lp were originally released on two extremely limited cassette runs shortly after recording, with 5 tracks also included on the 12” Blunt Instrumental ep released on Night People records. This new LP, released on Ginkgo Records and Doubles Tapes, includes all tracks from the prior cassettes with two additional songs.

During a long weekend holed up in Matt Z’s Aunt’s home on Clark Lake they worked on songs and jammed out into fresh territory. Fitting in well with the Tyvek ethos, the 12 tracks range from short and blistered punk blasts to the fully blasted 10-minute space rock of Cold Sun Blind My Eye. Spun together, the album is a great reminder of Tyvek’s stream-of-consciousness style and passion. Lyrically looser and occasionally off-the-cuff, it also hits with some great tunes. Somewhere in the freezing Michigan winter we find a window opened onto a view of Tyvek creating something memorable beneath the clouds.

credits

released May 5, 2023

Kevin - Vocals, Guitar
Shelley - Bass
Matt Z. - Drums, Synth, Tape Echo

Mastered by Mikey Young
Tapes transferred by Warren Defever

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Tyvek Detroit, Michigan

US booking: talentmoat@gmail.com

EU/UK booking - peter@puschen.net

On Tour: West Coast N. America - May 21-June 1 - Ontario + Montreal - June 13-16 - !! - EU/UK later this year

shows

Apr 20

Outer Limits Lounge

Detroit, MI
Apr 26

Dunlap's Corner Bar

Cleveland, OH
May 22

Thee Stork Club

Oakland, CA
May 23

The Red Museum

Sacramento, CA
May 24

Swan Dive

Portland, OR
May 25

Green Auto

Vancouver, BC
May 26

Clock-Out Lounge

Seattle, WA
May 27

Le Voyeur

Olympia, WA
May 29

Make-Out Room

San Francisco, CA
May 30

The Sardine

San Pedro, CA
May 31

Red Dwarf

Las Vegas, NV
Jun 1

Zebulon

Los Angeles (LA), CA

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