Culture Fever by The Erly

Culture Fever boasts a total of 11 captivating tracks featuring vocals from each member of the band - including Alyssa (keys), Collin (bass), Trevor (guitar), and Fran (drums). The LP was meticulously crafted in 2022 at Dr. Richard's Audio in Valparaiso, Indiana. Under the guidance of producer Nick Rapley (known for his work with Bartees Strange and Lizzie No), The Erly expanded their sound beyond the confines of a typical four-piece band. The addition of horn and string arrangements, expertly arranged by Harris Karlin and Brian Moore, brought a rich and dynamic dimension to the LP. Notably, the band collaborated with horn and string players from eight different cities, ensuring that every instrument and sound on the album was produced by a human being.

"This LP is like a breath of fresh air, transporting listeners to the nostalgic aura of the 1970s. These songs represent the kind of music that makes you want to take the long way home on a warm summer night. Guitar-driven Jazz Rock tracks like 'Flame the Main' and 'Faces in the Attic' were written to tackle unsettling feelings of resentment, addiction, and avoidance coping. 'Take it As it Goes' and 'Tracing Circles' reflect the sentiment of yearning for "something more" in everyday life. 'Paralyzed' and 'Somewhere in My Mind' bring culture and soul into this record, throwing it back to the iconic Disco era of the 1970s. Rounding out the LP with some down-to-earth melodies, 'The Right Way' and 'Red Roof Inn' tug at the heartstrings with smooth rhythms and harmonies."

Tracklist

1.	Flame The Main	4:02

2.	What To Do With You	3:18

3.	Tracing Circles	2:51

4.	Paralyzed	3:03

5.	Faces In The Attic	2:52

6.	Somewhere In My Mind	3:40

7.	The Right Way	3:28

8.	Red Roof Inn	4:15

9.	Where Have You Been?	3:08

10.	Take It As it Goes	2:25

11.	You're Heaven	2:32

Credits

released November 3, 2023

The Erly
Alyssa Serviss: Keyboards, Vocals
Collin Mattiford: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Fran Gleason: Drums, Percussion, Vocals
Trevor McDonald: Guitars, Vocals

Produced, Mixed, and Engineered by Nick Rapley
Recorded at Dr Richard’s Audio in Valparaiso, IN, USA
Mastered by Jesse Cannon at Brooklyn Recording Paradise
Assistant Engineered by Paul Bennett
Horn and String Arrangements by Harris Karlin and Brian Moore
Photography by Kelsie Herzog
Design and Layout by Emily Burlew
Published by Dossel Music

Additional Musicians
Isaiah Hayes: Background Vocals on 10
Brian Moore: Flute on 2; Saxophone on 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10-11
Adam Turman: Saxophone on 2, 5, 7, and 10
Isaiah Vargas: Saxophone on 3, 6 and 11
Chuck Osearo: Trumpet on 1-2, 4-5, 7, and 10
Emmanuel Echem: Trumpet on 3, 6, and 11
Ty Staehlin: Trombone on 2-7 and 10-11
Nick Rapley - Bongos on 1, 3, 6, and 11; Cajon on 3, 6, and 11
Anna Anderson: Violin, Viola, and Cello on 11
Alanna Mossell: Violin and Viola on 3 and 6
Rebekah Evers: Violin on 2, 4-5, 7-8, and 10
Tamara Ringas: Violin on 2, 4-5, 7-8, and 10
Ben Wedge: Viola on 2, 4-5, 7-8, and 10
Erin Gerig: Cello on 3 and 6
Pat White: Cello on 2, 4-5, 7-8, and 10

All songs, music and lyrics, written by The Erly and published by Collin Mattiford (BMI), Trevor McDonald (BMI), Alyssa Serviss (BMI), Francis Gleason III (BMI); except for “Paralyzed,” ”Take It As It Goes,” and “The Right Way” written by Collin Mattiford (BMI), Trevor McDonald (BMI), Alyssa Serviss (BMI), Francis Gleason III (BMI), and Nicholas Rapley (BMI)

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Thanks to our friends and family and everyone who made this record possible.

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