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Escape From The Zoo goes to Fat Wreck Chords

Posted by Loren on December 12, 2021

Escape From The Zoo goes to Fat Wreck Chords
Escape From The Zoo - Countin' Cards

Fat Wreck Chords has announced an upcoming 9-song album by Escape From The Zoo, a band comprised of Jesse Sendejas (Days N' Daze) and his wife Veronica, joined on the album on bass and drums by Elliot Lozier (We The Heathens), who also recorded the upcoming new album, titled Countin' Cards. The album releases on Feb. 11, 2022.

The album took its form during pandemic-related lockdowns, and explores friendship and relationships through a recently sober lens.

Watch a single for "12 Rounds" here: 

Track Listing:

1. Heads Up 7 Up
2. Shit Show
3. Learning Curve
4. Sentient Beer
5. 12 Rounds (stream)
6. Jars O' Fears
7. Wasted Years
8. Draft Dodgers
9. Countin' Cards

Escape From The Zoo goes to Fat Wreck Chords
Escape From The Zoo - Countin' Cards

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