Album Notes

THE EARLY REVIEWS ARE ALREADY IN!

"The true Daughters of the Utah Pioneers would wet their bloomers if they heard this prattle." Babs Delay, KRCL 90.9 FM

"We now know the source of moral decline in Utah. Maybe the world is welcome here, but NOT the Sons-in-Law of the DUP. Their music is an abomination. Patriarchs need to keep this material away from wives and children." Dr. Scott Leckman, former candidate for U.S. Senate

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NEOKHAN - LYRIC by Ken Shaw

Science, religion, culture, politics--no subject is too sacred to be spared the satirical sword of the Sons-in-Law of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Whereas their debut album, OLYMPVS REX (2001), skewered Utah in general and the 2002 SLC Olympics in particular, this time the boys have gone national. Even George W. Bush makes an appearance in this tragic comedy of the new century--reminding many of the great Tom Lehrer at his most subversive.

NEOKHAN - MUSIC by Rex Flinner and Ken Shaw

Thanks to the inspired instrumental virtuosity of co-writer and producer Rex Flinner, the music of NEOKHAN spans the pantheon of American music--from rockabilly to 60's retro-pop to jazz. Although many of the string sounds are from the bluegrass world, Bill Monroe would not recognize them on this genre-bending album. Even the banjo is given new life as a killer rock-and-roll lead instrument. With support from the axis of the willing (or is it the coalition of evil?), NEOKHAN intends to rule!

Performed by the Sons-in-Law of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers

Cast includes:

Ghengis Khen: Voice, guitar
Olympvs Rex: Voice, banjo, mandolin, Fender Telecaster, bass, keyboard, percussion
Bernie Larsen: Guitar, shakers
Steve Lutz: Dobro
Dan Shaw: Voice, finger puppets
Rod Decker: Himself

Recorded at Three Season Studio in Salt Lake City and the BitFarm in Bicknell, Utah, in 2006 and 2007

Recorded, Engineered, and Mixed by Rex Flinner and James S. Anderson

Audio Mastering, Editing, and Restoration by James S. Anderson at the BitFarm

Original Concept by Ken Shaw and Bradford Ashworth

Design by Emily Smith

Produced by Rex Flinner

WARNING: THIS ALBUM CONTAINS LANGUAGE AND THEMES WHICH MAY BE INAPPROPRIATE FOR CHILDREN AND CERTAIN ADULTS