Album Notes:

First time ever on vinyl for this 1999 Bongload album, just in time for a one month European tour for Fatso Jetson! This had been the band’s third album at the time, produced in April of 1998 by Chris Goss (of Masters of Reality), and eventually going out of print back in 2004. Features the original stripped-down, killer line-up of Mario Lalli on guitar and vocals, Larry Lalli on bass and Tiny Tornay on drums.

 

Biography:

Fatso Jetson hail from the area, . Living in the desert, secluded away from the trendy “scenes” in , and , the only places for original music to be played have been pool halls, Mexican restaurants (after hours) and the occasional struggling bar looking to make some fast cash. On many occasions, the only place for a band to play has been in secluded desert canyons powered by a generator. Then in , Mario and Larry Lalli opened the desert’s first “rock club”. It was at this club that the three decided to form a band.

 

Fatso Jetson formed after Tony, Mario and Larry spent way too much time together playing pool, drinking beer and watching TV after hours at Mario and Larry’s nightclub, “Rhythm & Brews”. They decided that since they already played the appropriate instruments, that their time would be better spent playing music.

 

They played their first show in September 1994, opening for former guitarist . On the basis of this show, Greg decided he wanted to release an album with the band on his record label SST. The band then went on to play as many shows as possible including a small 6 show tour with fellow desert dwellers .

 

Then, in August of 1995, Fatso Jetson’s first record, “Stinky Little Gods” was released. Just over 2 years later in November 1997, the band released their second full length opus, “Power of Three”, again on SST. It was around this time that the band hooked up with (ex-, ex- skinsman) who played rhythm guitar. Brant stayed in this capacity until touring with forced him to leave the band, though he did appear on two 7” releases; one a split with The Bloodshot, and the other a split with .

 

In late 1997 Fatso Jetson started to look for another record label and found themselves in the company of Bongload Custom Records. In April of 1998, Tony, Mario and Larry entered Monkey Studios in Palm Springs to record their 3rd full length offering for Bongload, “Toasted”, produced by (). Then in August of 1998, joined the band as a rhythm guitarist for a tour up the coast with and continued in this role for a while playing on the ‘Flames For All’ record and toured with the band for a European tour and an appearance at the in 1999 until he finally departed in April 2000.

 

In 2001, Fatso Jetson headed back in the studios to record their 5th album ‘Cruel & Delicious’. It was recorded by Schneebie of and released on ’s record label ‘Rekords Rekords’. It features 13 songs including a cover of ’s ‘Ton O’ Love’.

 

The band continues today as a 4 piece, adding on the and . They still write new material and play as many shows as possible.In addition to playing shows in and around Los Angeles, Mario and Larry own and operate a small restaurant and club in , California called Café 322. They often have and artists, as well as occasionally performing themselves.

 

Track List:

1.  New Age Android   [4:33]

2. Magma   [5:57]

3. I’ve Got the Shame   [2:27]

4. She’s So Borg   [4:38]

5. Swollen Offering   [5:53]

6. Tutta Dorma   [4:35]

7. Rail Job   [1:45]

8. Procrastination Process   [3:46]

9. Too Many Skulls   [6:39]

 

The Toasted LP by Fatso Jetson is factory-sealed new. It has never been played and has always been kept in its original packaging. The LP is not a promo or cutout. There are no marks or punches of any kind. All our CDs and vinyl are new!

 

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