Ectopic Ents is proud to announce the release of the long awaited new studio album by Foetus, entitled HIDE.
HIDE features ten new compositions by JG Thirlwell, who describes it as a “neo-symphonic avant-psychedelic concept album informed by the culture of fear”. Kicking off with a nine minute operatic opus featuring the guest vocal talents of opera singer Abby Fischer, HIDE is an immersive album infused with strands of progressive and contemporary classical, as well as Thirlwell’s twisting cinematic journeys, bombast and sombre interludes.
Thirlwell produced the album and performs most of the music. Also guesting on the album are long time collaborator Steven Bernstein on trumpet and Leyna Marika Papach from Thirlwell’s Manorexia ensemble on violin. In addition Elliot Hoffman of Carbomb plays drums on a track, and there are appearances from Ed Pastorini, Jeff Davidson and Christian Gibbs (Lucinda Blackbear).
Go to the HIDE page to preview and order.
JG Thirlwell is a composer, producer, recording artist, and performer, based in Brooklyn NY. With a extensive body of work that spans over 25 years, Thirlwell has performed under such aliases as Foetus (all incarnations), Steroid Maximus, Manorexia, Baby Zizanie, Wiseblood, DJ OTEFSU, Garage Monsters, Flesh Volcano, Immaculate Consumptive, and Clint Ruin. In addition,
Oh god. I can tell from the samples that this is going to be an eargasm.
the samples do indeed sound amazing.
as of today, this is the album i need to get more than anything else out there.
And now the long wait for it to come in the mail…
is it going to be available from the website only?
Yes, for now HIDE is only available at http://www.foetus.org
[...] 02/10/2010 by raggamofyn Leave a Comment J.G. Thirlwell has released a new album a few days ago. I’ve already ordered mine and am quite ready to revel in the darkness. And move to the sound of the wickedness. It’s rare that I’m a complete fan for everything a certain artist does without them feeling stale or “trying too hard”, but I have to say that I’ve enjoyed every melancholic beat and wail on all Foetus releases. This guy’s been on his game for the past three decades and he’s not stopping. BUY THIS OR DIE, MATE. [...]
it’s available now, but it won’t ship for 4 weeks?
HIDE will be shipping at the end of the week.
Yay! You can’t ask for much better year than a new Swans album (got the 2CD and vinyl in the mail today… the 46 minute long track is a nightmare as directed by roman polanski during his days in europe and before hollywood destroyed him) and a new Foetus album in the same year!
Am I the only one here who ponders what an MG/JGT sound collage project would sound like?
Us: “Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet? Is it there yet?”
JGT: “Don’t make me turn this internet around.”
Hmm. If it ships at the weekend it should arrive just in time for my birthday. You made me an album. How thoughtful! x
UUUGH, I hope it wont take too long to get to germany
can’t wait to hear this one 
Any chance of a vinyl release of this? I gotta have the wax, baby!
The end of the week, huh? That’s today! Hallelujah!
No digital distribution option, then? Shame. That would’ve demanded my $13 straight away.
I can’t wait for the post to arrive!!!! I’ll be checking every day. I always get nervous that my order somehow didn’t go through. I guess I better just be patient. I’ve been listening to the samples over and over again. I hope it doesn’t ruin the album for me … Na, I doubt it would.
“probing for a vein” …So JG … what’s next? … And when can I get it.
When is it gonna ship?
Current orders of HIDE are shipping today and tomorrow.
Next will be the Manorexia surround sound album, Dinoflagellette Blooms. Probably followed by a Foetus album which will be “satellite” of HIDE- in the way that DAMP was a satellite of LOVE. And then the early Foetus singles / radio sessions deluxe comp.
Digital distribution coming soon.
Currently no plans for a vinyl release.
“Probably followed by a Foetus album which will be “satellite” of HIDE- in the way that DAMP was a satellite of LOVE.”
Oh please yes.
Just got an e-mail to say my copy has been shipped. Cannot wait.
“Next will be the Manorexia surround sound album, Dinoflagellette Blooms. Probably followed by a Foetus album which will be “satellite” of HIDE- in the way that DAMP was a satellite of LOVE. And then the early Foetus singles / radio sessions deluxe comp.”
I’m not sure whether to pick you up and hug you, or make some crack about just setting up a direct debit to cover my monthly Foetus payments …?
<3
I think I should buy some stock in Entopic.
It’s spelt Ectopic!
That told you Hugh….Get it right next time.
It’s not just a regular type of wheat–it’s ECTOPIC wheat. Only the finest in abnormally placed, hexaploid crops.
I spelt it wrong?
fuuuuuuu
Satellite album is gonna be called Seek. I called it.
It would be a shame to call it anything else. I mean, Hide & Milk or Hide and Lamp just doesn’t have the same appeal.
HIDE (just ordered) + three more albums in the pipeline = Happy Steve! Plus my knowledge of aquatic organisms continues to expand, which can’t be a bad thing.
Hide and Milk are both animal products …
Hello JG
When will “Hide” be avaible in download ? Who have mixed the album ?
Great job
HIDE should be available on this site for download in the next week, and on the other digital retail services (i-tunes etc) in the next couple of weeks. The album was mixed by JG Thirlwell.
Hi JG
Who design the cover of “Hide” ? Is it you who manages this website ?
Hi Jim
Got the new album today! The first track is a work of genius!
JG designed the cover.
Thanks Andrew. I would hope you find that the next nine ain’t too shabby either!
Holy christ, this is some of your finest work, which is saying quite a bit. Thanks for making this album, Thirlwell! My two favorites are Oilfields and Sisyphus. My friend can be QUOTED as saying…
“I just peed to Sisyphus. Most epic piss ever.”
JGT’s rockin’ the polystyrene/styrofoam in Concrete
Congrats on yet another fabulous album.
The artwork is beautiful and the whole package smells great. About to start in on my first listen. Thanks for the sticker w/sig.
Hello again sir. Listened to the whole album now. It is all a work of genius! LOVE ‘The Ballad of Sisyphus…’ and ‘Your’e Trying to Break Me’….and ‘Concrete’…and and and….
Received “HIDE” today, and I must say, not lightly either, that this is one of the best Foetus albums in years! The symphonic, choral, bombastic BARRAGE of beautifully crafted sound is almost overwhelming. All tracks have a flowing musical coherency to them. The album ends all too soon. Truly a fine work! JGT, you have truly outdone yourself this time.
I am proud to announce the arrival of a freshly delivered Foetus in the post. I’ve just finished my first listen and,… My!!! They do grow up fast these days, don’t they?
This sounds absolutely immense, and, Jim is in truly fine voice.
Chuck mentioned how great it smells and, I must concur – I fine bouquet indeed – you can’t download that my friends!
… Now… where to put that sticker…
I glued it to the cover of the album.
Hughesta, Isn’t the sticker slightly larger than the album?
Trim the edges (Y)
@ Hughesta, that’s sacrilege! :p
I was just listening to Here Comes The Rain and it started chucking it down. JG, next time, can you include a song called Here Comes The Lottery Win?
Oilfields is turning me inside out.
If I were you I’d avoid listening Hauss-on-Fah… or Fudge Punch.
“JGT said on 10/13/2010 at 8:41am:
It’s spelt Ectopic!”
And “spelt” should be “SPELLED”.
I think JG needs to eat some “Wheaties”.
Actually, Julz. Both are correct.
Clever line with the ‘Wheaties’.
Cheers.
I would have gone with spelt. Spelt should be spelled spelled of spelt spelled?
Oh my. I spelt “or” of, and no way to edit….
I’m actually doing a paper involving past-tense verb generation, and this discussion is becoming increasingly salient to me… oh, the joys of psycholinguistics.
Awesome album, superb sleeve, sticky sticker… and it only took six days from ordering through shipping to arriving in Scotland!
Nice work Mr JGT!
@ Jeffery. I know ‘spelt’ isn’t ‘spelled’ incorrectly… but the use of the word was incorrect.
Maybe ‘Wheaties’ is the wrong suggestion though… maybe its not whole-grain enough. JG is a svelte kind-of guy, he’d probably need more protein. I just saw a commercial for Kashi Go-Lean, and it proclaims it has as much protein as eggs or meat. So I guess JG needs to eat some Kashi Go-Lean, but I would feel sort-of bad recommending that because it doesn’t taste good.
Julz: What I’m saying is: both spelt and spelled are correct for that sentence. Like theatre and theater are both correct. Like favourite and favorite are both correct. It’s all a matter of US vs British usage. Spelt is spell in a past tense. Like learnt and learned. Google it.
In other news: Congratulations on another great album, JGT!
When is the Run and Hide U.S. Arena tour starting?
HIDE is awful, awfully amazing! it gets much better with every listen. hard to choose, but I guess Oilfields is my favorite… and the back cover design, it’s brilliant!
The first time that I listened to Fortitudine Vincimus, I started loving it but it suddenly ended, and I’m like WHY? WHY..?
My ears are happy ears! Thanks, JGT. Any news re: the video for “Here Comes The Rain”?
The video – and the T-shirt – should appear before the end of the year.
T-shirt? Large, please.
This is Jim’s Magnum Opus.
Simple as that.
JGT – ‘Hide’ is the best thing you’ve done so far! It’s incredible! I’ve been a huge fan since ‘Custom Built for Capitalism’, so I know what I’m talking about. I’ve even still got my ‘Foetus of Excellence’ T-shirt!