Forward in Reverse

Forward in Reverse
Studio album by Dizzy Mizz Lizzy
Released 13 April 2016 (Japan)[1]
29 April 2016 (world)[2]
Recorded December 2014 – January 2016
Hansen Studios (Ribe, Denmark)
SortHus (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Medley Studios (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Genre Rock
Length 51:04
Label Columbia / Sony Music
Producer Jacob Hansen
Tim Christensen
Nick Foss
Dizzy Mizz Lizzy chronology
Live in Concert 2010
(2010)		 Forward in Reverse
(2016)
Singles from Forward in Reverse
  1. "I Would If I Could but I Can't"
    Released: 5 January 2015
  2. "Made to Believe"
    Released: 10 April 2015
  3. "Brainless"
    Released: 1 April 2016

Forward in Reverse is the third studio album by the Danish rock band Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, released on 13 April 2016 in Japan[1] and on 29 April 2016 worldwide[2] by Columbia Records. It is the band's first studio album with new material in 20 years.

Background

A year after the release of their second studio album Rotator from 1996, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy disbanded. They reunited in 2009–2010 in which they went on an extensive tour and released remasters and live albums. On October 20, 2014, Tim Christensen wrote the abbreviation "DML2015" on his Facebook wall, indicating a second reunion.[3] Two days later, they revealed that they had written new songs,[4] though at that time said that it was not yet known if the band would release an LP, an EP, or just one or two singles, as that would depend on how the mood and creativity are.[5] However, they later revealed that they had worked on the album for several years in secret.[6]

Theme

Singer and songwriter Tim Christensen explained that whereas the band's earlier material was more inspired by grunge, for the new material he was rather inspired by more violent music such as Slayer and Megadeth.[5] Thematically, the songs are also more angry and revolve around Christensen's criticism of our contemporary time.[6] The songs among others deal with how the Internet is both a gift and a curse, increasingly invading our private spheres and Facebook swallowing us, and what the future for the next generation will be like.[6]

Recording and songs

The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jacob Hansen at his studios in Ribe, Denmark over a timespan ranging from December 2014 until January 2016. Additional recordings were made at SortHus and Medley Studios in Copenhagen.

"I Would If I Could but I Can't", was the first single that Dizzy Mizz Lizzy released in 19 years, which aired on the Danish radio station DR P3 on 5 January 2015. The second single, "Made to Believe", was released on 10 April 2015 in honor of their tour start.[7] In anticipation of the album, "Brainless" was released as the third single on 1 April 2016.[8]

The album sports three instrumental tracks: "Phlying Pharaoh", "Frey", and "Mindgasm". "Frey" is named after the nephew of Christensen's girlfriend, a 3-year-old whom Tim frequently takes care of.[6]

Cover art

The cover art contains an anaglyph 3D rendering of the band's mascot, a photograph from circa 1920 of Vera, the older sister of lead singer Tim Christensen's grandmother on his mother's side who died around the age of 12-14 of tuberculosis.[9] The album cover depicts the mascot against a black background while the singles depict portions of the mascot (such as the mouth or an eye) against a white background.

Track listing

All tracks written by Tim Christensen; except "Fly Above the Radar" composed by Christensen and Martin Nielsen. 

No. Title Length
1. "Phlying Pharaoh"   2:15
2. "Forward in Reverse"   4:42
3. "Terrified in Paradise"   3:49
4. "Brainless"   4:23
5. "Something so Familiar"   4:54
6. "Love at Second Sight"   4:18
7. "Made to Believe"   4:48
8. "Frey"   2:18
9. "Mindgasm"   3:54
10. "Fly Above the Radar"   4:07
11. "I Would If I Could but I Can't"   4:10
12. "Say It to Me Anyway"   7:30
Total length:
 51:04

Personnel

Dizzy Mizz Lizzy
Additional musicians
Production

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Danish Albums (Hitlisten)[10] 1
Japanese Albums (Oricon)[11] 16

References

  1. 1 2 Sony Music Entertainment Japan (February 15, 2016). "Back after 20 years, Forward in Reverse sale date set: The Japanese deluxe edition with DVD containing the complete live video recording of Loud Park 15!". (Japanese)
  2. 1 2 iTunes (2016). "Forward in Reverse by Dizzy Mizz Lizzy".
  3. ↑ Svidt, Ole Rosenstand (20 October 2014). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy vender tilbage" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy returns"). GAFFA. (Danish)
  4. ↑ Svidt, Ole Rosenstand (22 October 2014). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy tager på turné – med nye sange" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy goes on tour - with new songs"). GAFFA. (Danish)
  5. 1 2 Andersen, Christian Voldborg (25 October 2014). "Tim Christensen: Jeg holder Dizzy-butikken åben nu" (Tim Christensen: I now consider the Dizzy-boutique opened). GAFFA. (Danish)
  6. 1 2 3 4 Kentorp, Maria (25 April 2016). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy - Den lille løgn med den lange hale er tilbage". Børsen Pleasure. (Danish)
  7. ↑ von Linstow, Katrin (10 April 2015). "Hør ny single fra Dizzy Mizz Lizzy" ("Hear the new single of Dizzy Mizz Lizzy"). GAFFA. (Danish)
  8. ↑ Veirum, Kristoffer (2 April 2016). "Hør: Dizzy Mizz Lizzy frister med ny single" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy deadline with new single"). GAFFA. (Danish)
  9. ↑ Christensen, Tim (14 October 2009). "Det originale billede" (The original photo). Timfans.dk. (Danish)
  10. ↑ http://hitlisten.nu/
  11. ↑ "Forward in Reverse". oricn ME inc. Retrieved June 11, 2016.
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