Smash Palace Extended Play

Smash Palace Extended Play

With their tenth CD, 'Extended Play,' Smash Palace delivers the perfect soundtrack for the summer of 2014. The five rock n roll tracks represent the signature Butler brothers sound 60's jangle rock, 70's rock swagger, 80's power pop and 90's Brit rock rolled into a contemporary 2014 style of its own. <br><br><br>The sixth Smash Palace release on Zip Records, 'Extended Play' demonstrates Smash Palace s diverse rock prowess. Imagine that you are listening to five of your favorite songs even though you haven t heard any of them before! Welcome to 'Extended Play.' It WILL bring a smile to your face.<br><br><br>Band leaders Stephen and Brian Butler are joined by Fran Smith Jr. on bass and percussionist David Uosikkinen of the Hooters for this album. Long time friends and bandmates from the Philadelphia area, the four musicians have created their finest work to date. Smash Palace will be touring extensively in support of the new release and revisiting favorites from the past. <br><br><br>The Butler brothers fronted the project Quincy in the early '80s, releasing a record on Columbia and gaining steam until producer Quincy Jones put an end to that. Unhappy with the name Quincy, Jones sent the Butler brothers a cease-and-desist. However the Butlers forged on and reformed as Smash Palace in 1985. The band released a self-titled album on Epic in 1985 that enjoyed MTV rotation and high profile tours.