Misfits Meet the Nutley Brass: Fiend Club Lounge is a tribute album to the American horror punk band Misfits, recorded by the Nutley Brass (who had previously recorded a tribute record to the Ramones) and released in 2005 by Misfits Records. It features cover versions of Misfits songs from the band's early era, 1977 to 1983, performed in an instrumental "lounge" or "space age pop" style.
The album was well-received by critics, with some praising the originality of the concept and the execution of the music. Misfits bassist Jerry Only commented that "The Nutley Brass version of 'Die, Die My Darling' is swirling with 007 suspense like the soundtrack of an early James Bond movie. The horns seem to jet out like one of the old albums from the Tijuana Brass." Original Misfits guitarist Francé Coma remarked that "Fiend Club Lounge is one of the best renditions of some of the best Misfits songs ever recorded. Any true, and I mean true musician will appreciate the intricacies of the instrumentations on this CD. It takes punk music to a different level. It shows us how anything is possible if you want to make it happen. You'll think you are listening to a soundtrack from a big screen movie. A great lush theatrical feel."
The album includes covers of some of the Misfits' most popular songs, such as "Last Caress", "Astro Zombies", "Where Eagles Dare", and "Die, Die My Darling". The Nutley Brass's interpretations of these songs are faithful to the originals, while also adding their own unique spin. The album is a fun and enjoyable listen for fans of both the Misfits and lounge music.
| Original Release: 2005. |
| Catalog No: MRCD01580. |
| Type: Digipack. |