Yesterday, we reported on the forthcoming new record by Umphrey’s McGee called it’s not us, to be released in honor of the band’s 20th anniversary. Set to be released on January 12th, it’s not us is somewhat of a mystery, with very few details released at this time. However, buried in the list of releases scheduled for this year’s Record Store Day Black Friday, the band announced a limited edition vinyl single, each side occupied by a new song from it’s not us.
On November 24th, Umphrey’s will release one thousand 12″ custom die-cut records with one track from it’s not us on either side: “The Silent Type” on Side A, and “Looks” on Side B. Both are brand new songs that haven’t even been road tested before. The description lists “The Silent Type” as “classic UM: its infectious riff rock, the musical equivalent of the record’s unique shape, sawing through your turntable.” “Looks” is described as “an uptempo driving composition penned by virtuoso guitarist Jake Cinninger.”
“Classic UM;” “infectious riff rock;” “uptempo driving composition;” These phrases should get any fan of Umphrey’s McGee really excited. If you are in fact excited and interested in purchasing this record, you can check if your local record store will be carrying “The Silent Type” / “Looks” by visiting the Record Store Black Friday website.