‘The Extra Weight’ is a whirlwind rush of organ led instrumental soul from Christian Madden & The Enemy Chorus, an ensemble of friends and cohorts fronted by the founder member of The Earlies and keyboard player in Liam Gallagher’s band. The album is scorched with the psychedelic funk rock heat of Booker T and Brian Auger, the punchy brass arrangements of Chicago Transit Authority and Tower of Power, and the kosmische motorik wonders of Can, Cluster and Harmonia.

Beginning life as a collection of drum samples, loops, chord progressions and melodic fragments; the self-confessed messy demos evolved with the help of friends into fully fledged songs. Although 100% instrumental, the tracks on ‘The Extra Weight’ stand up as bonafide songs in their own right. Christian explains, “I feel that there aren’t many composed instrumentals around these days that function in the same way as a song with a storytelling arc. I try to make organ melodies that are informed by vocal melodies, phrasing and breathing patterns. Hopefully when listening you start adding your own lyrics under your breath and becoming that bit more invested in the journey”.

‘The Extra Weight’ is released on Friendly Records on July the 21st 2023.