FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AS FAST AS to release CD and hold performances.

On March 11, AS FAST AS will release 'Destroy The Plastique Man' the follow up to their acclaimed 2006 national release 'Open Letter To The Damned.' In July of 2007, AS FAST AS parted ways with Octone/A&M, Their label of 2 years citing "a difference in creative vision."
The songs on the new record are of a decidedly personal nature and the production is a step in a new direction for AFA. Says Spencer of the recording process, "If at any point I felt we were just doing things automatically, I would stop the process and put the song away. I wanted to make a record that was completely outside of our comfort zone. One that would not only surprise listeners, but ourselves as well. I think we achieved that goal."
Singer Spencer Albee began writing 'Destroy' in January of 2007 while still living in Portland, OR. The album came to fruition in Deep Research, his Portland, ME based basement studio with Spencer not only writing and producing, but most of the engineering and mixing as well. Steve Drown provided some additional mixing and Jonathan Wyman co-produced, recorded and mixed the first single "Dancing A Murderous Tango" which is currently in rotation on Portland's WCYY.
Aside from his AS FAST AS cohorts Hache Horchatta, Zach Jones and Andrew Hodgkins, Spencer was joined by a host of Portland Maine's greatest talents in various roles as players, co-writers and co-producers. Among them are Stu Mahan, John Maclaine, Dominic Lavoie, DJ Moore, Aren Sprinkle, Jay Valani, Holly Nunan, Angela Doxsey, Dave Noyes, Emily Thomas and Garry Bowcott. The CD features unique cinema inspired packaging done in the style of a classic LP gatefold with postcard inserts designed by Patrick Corrigan and featuring lavish photography by Matthew Robbins. "Destroy The Plastique Man' was mastered at Gateway Mastering in Portland, ME by Grammy Award winner Adam Ayan.

On Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00pm, WCSH 6 will be featuring not only a deluxe live performance of the new AS FAST AS song 'Sleighjacking' but will feature a story on the recording process of 'Destroy The Plastique Man' on their local show, 207 with Rob Caldwell.

On Saturday, March 8th at 5:00pm, AS FAST AS will break the "street date" of the record by performing a free acoustic set at Bull Moose Music's Portland downtown location where listeners will be able to get an advance copy of the CD. After which, the CD will enjoy a one month exclusive through all Bull Moose Music Locations including online sales at www.bullmoose.com.

On Friday, March 14th, AS FAST AS will celebrate the release of 'Destroy The Plastique Man' when WCYY presents a 21+ performance at The Asylum on Center Street in Portland, ME at 9:00pm. AFA will be joined by the brilliant Dominic And The Lucid and will feature a performance by A Murder Of Crows, Portland's newest and most aggressive funk and soul horn band featuring Ryan Zoidis, Dave Noyes, John MacLaine, Eric Ambrose, Stu Mahan, DJ Moore, Tyler Quist Joe Parra, who will also join AS FAST AS during their set to help realize the songs from 'Destroy' in the live arena. Tickets for this event will be available at all Bull Moose Music locations.

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