On October 20th, Joseph Shabason is set to unveil his highly anticipated album, Welcome To Hell; This album pays homage to and reimagines the iconic 1996 skate video from Toy Machine, which played a pivotal role in catapulting the careers of legendary skaters like Mike Maldonado, Elissa Steamer, Brian Anderson, and the indomitable Jamie Thomas, featured in the video’s most electrifying segment. Shabason’s sonic tapestry weaves together airy group melodies with vibrant vibes and tightly woven percussion, ultimately giving way to muscular improvisation—a bold and fitting interpretation of skateboarding’s most audacious pioneers. The result is a soundtrack that feels like a relic from a ’70s softcore fantasy, oozing with ecstasy, smoothness, jazziness, and undeniable allure.
Welcome To Hell promises to be an auditory journey that captivates both skateboarders and music enthusiasts, enticing them into its seductive sonic realm.
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