Releases
One Thousand Motels releases include 2% Out of Sync and Get In Where You Fit In records that feel like late-night neon and bad decisions — raw at the edges, hooked in the middle, and driven by players who know exactly when to kick the door in.
This Spring, both albums are getting a fresh treatment, with a limited run of special coloured vinyl for people who still want the real thing in their hands. The physical release is through Rotator Records (FOAD Musick), Dublin, Ireland and both albums will also be released digitally through Cherry Red Records – so keep your eyes and ears on this page for further details!
“Never Forget” – video by Sean Perrotti2% Out of Sync
2% Out of Sync was recorded at Mission Sound Studios New York by Oliver Straus, Orchard Studios Glastonbury by Charlotte Worthy-Jarvis. Additional recording was at The Cabin In The Garden and engineered by Chris Constantinou while the whole thing was mixed at Mash Studios in Ramsgate by Nicholas De Carlo
2% Out of Sync
Beautiful Losers / Definition / Gone / Rain / Kings X Guru
Andy’s Wonder World / Kill Me If You Love Me / 2% Out / I Like Sex In The Suburbs / Gerry’s Ashes
Credits:
Rat Scabies – Drums
Chris Constantinou – Vocals, Bass Guitar, Six-String Guitars, Harmonica, Flute
Preston Heyman – Percussion, Backing Vocals
Gena Dry (R.I.P.) – Backing Vocals on Andy’s Wonder World
Sean Wheeler – Special Guest Vocals on Andy’s Wonder World
Susie Webb – Vocals on Rant On and I Like the Sex in the Suburbs
Keyboards – Jo Banham, Nicholas De Carlo, Jeremy Stacey
Additional Guitars – Mike Varjak, Paul Stacey, Ciaron Marlow
Produced by Rat Scabies, Chris Constantinou and Nicholas De Carlo
Recorded at Mission Sound Studios, New York and Orchard Studios, Glastonbury
Mixed at Mash Studios, Ramsgate by Nicholas De Carlo
“Upbeat rock songs with a twist in the lyrical tail.. a high spirited, elaborated album.”
– Vive Le Rock (7/10)
“A match seemingly made in rock ‘n’ roll heaven (or a punky purgatory)” – Midlands Rocks
Get In Where You Fit In
The follow up, produced by Chris Constantinou, Rat Scabies and Nicholas De Carlo – and Get In Where You Fit In is a Carl Peel production, with Memphis production by Shilah Morrow.
Get In Where You Fit In
When The Rabbit’s Got The Gun / Dark Harvest / Brand New Headline / Reel Me In / God Is Good / Spirit Flies Free / Sing A Long / Somewhere Else / Zion / Tell Me / Let Me Know / Blood Makes The Grass Grow Green / Temptation / Count On Me / Never Forget
Credits:
Rat Scabies – Drums
Chris Constantinou – Bass Guitar, Guitars
Sean Wheeler – Vocals
Jonathan Moore & The First Street Choir
Preston Heyman (Kate Bush, Massive Attack, Terence Trent D’Arby) – Percussion
Hal Lindes (Dire Straits) – Guitar
Marc Franklin & Arthur Edmaiston – Memphis Horns
The Specials’ Brass Section & Su Robinson (The South Brass)
Steve “West” Weston (Roger Daltrey, Wilko Johnson) – Harmonica
Diz Watson (Dr. John) – Piano
Dave Ahern – Slide Guitar
Produced by Nicholas De Carlo and Chris Constantinou
Recorded in London, Memphis and Palm Springs
“Stunning.. the sonic textures here are layered perfectly and mix soul, blues, gospel and rock and roll, and I love it.”
– Get Ready to ROCK!
“Partly recorded in Memphis, Tennessee.. comes drenched in Americana.” – Midlands Rocks
All songs composed by Chris Constantinou and Rat Scabies.
One Thousand Motels would like to thank Fender guitars, Ampeg Amplifiers, Leedy Drums, Vater Sticks, Aquarian Heads, Paiste Cymbals and Hardcase Cases.
