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Fred Armisen Unveils Experimental Album 100 Sound Effects Featuring 101 Clips

A seven-effect preview pack precedes preorders for the September 26 Drag City release, launching a fall tour to support the project.

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Overview

  • 100 Sound Effects is an experimental library of 101 distinct audio clips rather than traditional songs.
  • Drag City will release the album on September 26.
  • Preorders opened today alongside the “Music Venues” preview pack, which combines seven of the album’s effects into a single release.
  • Armisen recorded the project in Los Angeles at Studio 606 and Sunset Sound with engineer Darrell Thorp, who joined the team at Dave Grohl’s suggestion.
  • Dedicated to the late Steve Albini, the album will be backed by a Comedy for Musicians but Everyone Is Welcome Tour in September featuring John Mulaney and Carrie Brownstein.