UPC: 5070003443826 The eagerly awaited debut from Yogi-G and The Family Tree, led by Gaz Whelan--cofounder of the legendary Happy Mondays--is a bold fusion of raw energy and Madchester groove. Whelan's unmistakable rhythm meets a genre-bending collision of moods and styles, where ragged, dark lyrical musings intertwine with soulful guest vocals, including a stirring feature from Rowetta. The album is an aural trip--like soaking in a warm bath during a snowstorm. Spaghetti Western strings stretch from heaven, filthy electric guitars snarl, and punk-gospel rhythms drive it all forward. Hidden optimism pulses through its DNA, offering soul salvation for the cynical--a safe haven in an ever-insane world. Born from creative frustration, the record took shape between Toronto and Warrington. Whelan's vision emerged when attempts to reunite for a new Happy Mondays album stalled: "Got fed up waiting around to agree on writing a new Mondays album. When it became clear we couldn't, I did my own... out of boredom and frustration... a band that will never be a band." - Gaz Whelan