Buñuel to Release New Album “Mansuetude” with Track Featuring Megan Osztrosits
Buñuel has announced their upcoming fourth studio album, Mansuetude, set for release on 25 October 2024. The album will be a joint release through SKiN GRAFT and Overdrive and marks a departure from their previous trilogy of albums. A preview of the album has been released in the form of the track “Fixer,” featuring guest vocals from Megan Osztrosits of Couch Slut.
Artist: Buñuel
Release Date: 2024-10-25
Genres: Noise Rock, Post-punk
Label: SKiN GRAFT
Description: Buñuel releases Mansuetude with 13 tracks featuring Megan Osztrosits and guest artists, out in October 2024.
The album consists of 13 tracks, including several collaborations. “Fixer” stands out for its narrative, which the band describes as following the story of an individual involved in criminal activities, tasked with cleaning up after the inevitable chaos. The track features the aggressive vocal style of Megan Osztrosits, who expressed her enthusiasm for the project, noting that she agreed to collaborate immediately when approached by Eugene S. Robinson, Buñuel’s vocalist.
The full Mansuetude tracklist is as follows:
- Who Missed Me
- Drug Burn
- Class
- Movement No. 201
- Bleat (with Jacob Bannon of Converge)
- A Killing On The Beach
- Leather Bar
- High.Speed.Chase.
- American Steel (with Duane Denison of the Jesus Lizard)
- Fixer (with Megan Osztrosits of Couch Slut)
- Trash
- Pimp
- A Room In Berlin
Buñuel is led by Eugene S. Robinson, former vocalist of Oxbow, and features three Italian musicians: guitarist Xabier Iriondo (known for his work with Afterhours), bassist Andrea Lombardini (The Framers), and drummer Franz Valente (Il Teatro Degli Orrori). The album was produced by Timo Ellis and features several notable guest artists, including Jacob Bannon of Converge, guitarist Duane Denison of the Jesus Lizard, and alto saxophonist David Binney.
The album’s title, Mansuetude—meaning “gentleness” or “meekness”—is seen as a contrast to the extreme nature of the band’s sound. According to Robinson, the album explores complex emotional states, touching on darker elements of the human experience. Buñuel’s music draws from a range of genres, including noise rock, post-hardcore, avant-noise, and post-industrial, blending influences from various styles to create a unique sonic landscape.
The band’s drummer, Franz Valente, emphasized the connection between the band’s name and the surrealism of Luis Buñuel, the famous Spanish filmmaker. He explained that the band seeks to transport listeners to a space that blurs the boundaries between dream and reality. Robinson added that the band’s music delves into themes related to personal secrets and human instincts, aiming to communicate something fundamental about human nature.
About Eugene S. Robinson
Eugene S. Robinson is an American vocalist, writer, and mixed martial artist, best known for his work with the experimental rock band Oxbow, which he co-founded in 1988. Robinson’s career has spanned several decades, during which he has been involved in a variety of artistic endeavors. In addition to his music career, Robinson is an author and a journalist, having written for outlets like GQ, The New York Times, and Vice. He has also published several books, including “Fight: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Ass-Kicking but Were Afraid You’d Get Your Ass Kicked for Asking” (2007), which explores the world of combat sports and the psychology behind fighting. Known for his intense stage presence and distinctive vocal style, Robinson has played a significant role in shaping the sound of both Oxbow and Buñuel, blending confrontational lyricism with themes of existentialism, violence, and human emotion.
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