Fuzz is Ty Segall (drums/vocals), Charlie Moothart (guitar/vocals), and Cha… Read Full Bio ↴Fuzz is Ty Segall (drums/vocals), Charlie Moothart (guitar/vocals), and Chad Ubovich (bass).

They're heavy-rock lifers and three California-bred dudes who have been refining their riffs and getting weird together since high school. (which wasn't that long ago, actually)

Fuzz was formed in/around 2011 as a collaboration between Segall and Moothart, but its only within the last year that the pair had sufficient time to guide the band out of side-project limbo and into a recording studio. Since then, they have released two singles, This Time I Got a Reason (on Trouble In Mind) and Sleigh Ride (on In the Red). Around the time of the second single, Cosio joined on bass.

They are not dabblers or dilettantes. Fuzz have flipped through used bins, hard drives, and record collections of the world, seeking out the finest weirdo cuts. The band's self-titled debut LP, Fuzz, which was recorded by Chris Woodhouse (Thee Oh Sees, The Intelligence), dives deep, drawing inspiration from the more esoteric reaches of heavy metal pre-history. There are Sabbath and Hendrix nods, obviously, but on Sleigh Bells you might also catch a whiff of UK progressive blues business like The Groundhogs, particularly when the song quits its 10/4-time intro and reboots into full bore choogle. Maybe you'll even glimpse the ghost of Australian guitar-legend/sharpie guru Lobby Lloyde sniffing around Raise.

The mood is not light. The songs project a state of perpetual paranoia and eroding mental health.
And as it should be, you know? It's a record for the burners.

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Sleigh Ride
Fuzz Lyrics

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Sleep inside this house of steel
Clapping, fly by, spinning wheel
Said I wear that inside out
Been so long since I've been found.

They got turns to feeling cheer
Cash, no time, I'll never quit
Still we ride this running ship

Run this ship cause we can breathe.

We changed those raising the white god
They braced and then we got through
Shot, showing God on the brinks of divine art
So fun are you

Isolation, isolation
Heal the sickness of isolation
Fight your minds in simulation
Project yourself in isolation

We changed those raising the white god
They braced and then we got through

Shot, showing God on the brinks of divine art
So fun are you

Overall Meaning

The first verse of Fuzz's "Sleigh Ride" seems to depict a feeling of being lost or trapped within oneself. The "house of steel" may refer to a sense of being trapped within the self, where everything feels hard and impenetrable. The second line, "clapping, fly by, spinning wheel," could signify a feeling of being out of control, where events are happening so quickly, and it's impossible to catch up. The line "been so long since I've been found" suggests a feeling of being lost or disconnected and unable to connect with the outside world or community. The lyrics could convey a sense of wanting to break free from the internal cage, to reconnect with life again.

The second verse seems to frame the first in a different light. The line "they got turns to feeling cheer" suggests that despite the difficulties, life goes on, and it's still possible to find joy in moments. "Cash, no time, I'll never quit" could mean that no matter what life throws at the singer, they'll keep going, even if it's challenging. The line "still, we ride this running ship," speaks to a group or collective experience of life, and how we are all in this together. The final line "Run this ship cause we can breathe" hints at a sense of taking control and being able to breathe easier now that they have found their footing.

The chorus of the song, "Isolation, isolation, heal the sickness of isolation" seems to speak to a larger social issue of feeling alone and disconnected from others. The line "Project yourself in isolation" suggests a sense of turning inward to find strength, while still attempting to connect with the larger community. The final verse seems to tie everything together, with the lines "we changed those raising the white god, they braced and then we got through, shot showing god on the brink of divine art, so fun are you." These lines could hint at overcoming societal pressures, pushing through and coming out the other side stronger.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleep inside this house of steel
Find comfort in this strong, unbreakable structure

Clapping, fly by, spinning wheel
Fast-paced, frenzied movements and actions

Said I wear that inside out
Displaying vulnerability and wearing emotions outwardly

Been so long since I've been found.
Longing to be discovered and understood

They got turns to feeling cheer
They have moments of happiness and enthusiasm

Cash, no time, I'll never quit
The pursuit of money and lack of time won't stop the singer

Still we ride this running ship
Continuing on this journey despite its challenges and obstacles

Run this ship cause we can breathe.
Having control over the situation and taking advantage of the freedom to act

We changed those raising the white god
Challenging traditional religious ideals

They braced and then we got through
Encountering resistance, but ultimately overcoming it

Shot, showing God on the brinks of divine art
Taking risks and pushing boundaries in order to express creativity