The Apes - The Fugue In The Fog

Review by Paul Maiorana

The Fugue In The Fog by The Apes: A Chaotic, Raw Gem You Didn’t Know You Needed Alright, so here’s the deal—The Fugue In The Fog by The Apes is one of those albums that feels like it crawled out of a smoky basement in 2001 and just gets you. It’s punky, kinda indie, with this weird experimental edge that makes it feel both messy and intentional at the same time. Like, these dudes weren’t trying to be perfect—they were just trying to make something wild. And honestly? They nailed it. Let’s talk about the vibe for a sec. This thing runs on garage rock energy but throws curveballs with some trippy organ sounds (props to Erick Jackson for pulling double duty on bass AND organ) and Paul Weil’s vocals, which are somewhere between shouting-at-your-friends-in-a-bar and whispering-secrets-you-don’t-want-anyone-else-to-hear. The production has this raw grit to it—Jeff Schmid not only played drums but also engineered the whole thing, so yeah, he was basically running the show behind the scenes. Hats off to Alan Douches too for mastering; the sound punches hard without losing its rough-around-the-edges charm. Now let me zoom in on two tracks that stuck with me because, well, they’re unforgettable. First up: "Mountain of Steel." Man, this song hits different. From the opening riff, it’s clear you’re stepping into some post-apocalyptic biker movie soundtrack territory. The guitars churn away while Paul’s voice growls over the chaos, singing about power, control, or maybe just straight-up rebellion—I dunno, I wasn’t paying attention to the lyrics as much as how the whole thing made my chest vibrate. It’s heavy, man. Like, “turn-it-up-so-loud-your-neighbors-hate-you” heavy. But there’s also this sneaky groove underneath all the noise that keeps dragging you back in. Every time I hear it, I wanna grab a leather jacket and go cause trouble, even though I’d probably just end up spilling coffee on myself instead. Then there’s "Apes Salute," which kicks things off with this swagger that screams, “Yeah, we’re The Apes, and we don’t give a damn what you think.” It’s short, punchy, and full of attitude, like a musical middle finger to anyone expecting something polished. There’s this hypnotic rhythm going on—like your brain gets locked into it and can’t escape—and then BAM, it ends before you’re ready. That’s kinda their M.O., though. These songs don’t linger too long; they hit hard and move on. It’s refreshing, honestly. One thing I gotta mention is how cohesive yet unpredictable this album feels. Tracks like “Into the Woods” and “Land of Ruin” keep the mood dark and brooding, while others like “Smile Program” throw in quirky twists that catch you off guard. You never quite know what’s coming next, and that’s part of the fun. Oh, and kudos to whoever designed the artwork—it matches the chaotic brilliance of the music perfectly. So yeah, The Fugue In The Fog isn’t gonna win any Grammys or whatever, but who cares? This album doesn’t need awards to prove its worth. What it does have is guts, creativity, and a willingness to break rules. Listening to it feels like hanging out with a bunch of misfits who somehow stumbled onto genius. And hey, here’s a random thought to leave you with: If aliens ever landed and asked us to explain human music, I’d hand them this album first. Not because it’s perfect—but because it’s real.

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Artist: The Apes
Album: The Fugue In The Fog

1969

Rating: 4.2

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Black Tears
Blood And Light
Blood & Light
Into the Woods	02:47
Blood and Light	03:40
Land Of Ruin
Apessounds
Intro
Ape Town
Mountain of Steel	03:04
Land of Ruin	01:53
Apes Theme
They Spoke Of Secrets
The Mind
Lightning
Into The Woods
They Spoke of Secrets	04:18
Apes Salute
Mountain Of Steel
Smile Program

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The Apes - Black Tears (Official Music Video)

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Catalog Numbers

FK004CD
PSP013, PSP 013
FK004

Labels

Frenchkiss Records
The Self-Starter Foundation

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ascolta in linea
escuchar en línea
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lytte på nettet
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
online luisteren
online anhören

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CD
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LP
Promo

Companies

Role	Company
Recorded At	Salad Days Studio
Mastered At	West West Side Music
Copyright (c)	Frenchkiss Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Glove Music
Pressed By	Furnace MFG
Lacquer Cut At	Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs

Credits

Role	Credit
Bass	Erick Jackson
Organ	Erick Jackson
Drums	Jeff Schmid
Engineer	Jeff Schmid
Mastered By	Alan Douches
Music By	The Apes
Lyrics By	The Apes
Artwork By	The Apes
Producer	The Apes
Vocals	Paul Weil
Lacquer Cut By	GSV
Voice	Paul Weil

Notes

Recorded at Salad Days November 2000
Miscellaneous sounds recorded in ape basement December 2000
Recording © 2001 Frenchkiss Records
All songs/sounds © & ℗ 2001 Glove Music
Track listing is inside the booklet only.
Includes a limited-edition hand-screened Fort Thunder poster, a thick info paper and a small label info sheet.
Category on spine: PSP013
Category on label side A: PSP 013
Recorded November 2000. Miscellaneous sounds recorded in ape basement December 2000.
© 2001 The Apes/Glove Music
promo CD in paper slipcase

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Mirrored): L805 9117 FK004 L10809-11 A @ FURNACE MFG
Mould SID Code: IFPI 2F64
Rights Society: SESAC
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): PSP-013-A F/w GSV
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): PSP-013-B F/w GSV

About The Apes

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Apes

Members

Paul Weil
Amanda Kleinman
Erick Jackson
Jeff Schmid

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *The Fugue In The Fog* by The Apes is like a chaotic yet creative mashup of punk, indie rock, and experimental sounds. What makes it even cooler? Erick Jackson pulled double duty on bass *and* organ, while Jeff Schmid not only played drums but also helped engineer the record. It’s got this raw, garage-rock vibe that feels like it was made in a haze of creativity—fitting for an album with "fog" in the title. Oh, and if you’re wondering about the tracklist, good luck keeping track—they repeat some song titles but tweak them slightly, just to keep you on your toes.

Comments

victoriastevens95

2025-03-14

2018--Today I found this album in a thrift store for a dollar...Seems as though it had been unwrapped but never actually cracked out of the plastic cradle in the CD case. I'll entertain an unbiased play through...Who knows?? Maybe it'll be a gem? Maybe not?

Though the complete lack of use in its physical form, lack of an apparent follow up release, paired with the level of difficulty when tasked to find a relevant result when the band's name is searched through Google and YouTube does not lead me to believe great things are contained within...Kinda prematurely skews the whole "unbiased" portion of my attempt lol.

lupus8722

2025-03-14

oh what should we do for the next sequence. oh we shouold just all stand in a line, and then stop for our turn infront of the camera. ya, i like taht idea. lets do that for EVERY FUCKING TAKE. loooool.