''Hysterics'' is the debut album by
Rolo Tomassi
Rolo Tomassi are an English band from Sheffield. Their name is taken from a dialogue in the film ''L.A. Confidential''. The band is known for their strong DIY ethic and chaotic style and performances. They are currently signed to MNRK Heavy. ...
recorded in spring 2008 and released on 22 September 2008. The album is Rolo Tomassi's first release on Hassle Records and features all new tracks. The album received an exclusive first review from Thrash Hits,
who awarded the album a maximum score. The band recorded a video for the song "I Love Turbulence" on 15 September.
The album was also released on heavyweight black vinyl, featuring alternative artwork, through Hassle Records and limited to only 1000 copies. The album is being repressed through Holy Roar/Destination Moon Records in two colours, Red/Clear and Blue with Yellow and Grey splatter.
On 23 November 2009, a "Bonus Disk" version of the album was released via Shock Records in
Australia.
Track listing
# "Oh, Hello Ghost" – 3:33
# "I Love Turbulence" – 2:48
# "Fofteen" – 2:45
# "Abraxas" – 2:26
# "An Apology to the Universe" – 1:18
# "Nine" – 4:03
# "Macabre Charade" – 3:48
# "Trojan Measures" – 1:00
# "Everything Went Grey" – 3:29
# "Scabs" – 4:31
# "Fantasia" – 14:21
Bonus disk track listing
# "Digital History"
# "Beatrotter"
# "Fuck the Pleasantries, Let's Rock"
# "Apocalypso"
# "Rock the Pleasantries, Let's Fuck"
References
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2008 debut albums
Rolo Tomassi albums
Hassle Records albums