Degausser

Degausser is the 4th EP released by The Infection, promoting their upcoming sixth studio album The New Settlement.

Writing
SpongeBob's colon cancer worsened in the final days of September, along with Tiki Taera joining from New Zealand, producing the darker lyrics and more depressing sound on this album. This is the first album to feature Mike Richards since 1993 and the first overall to feature him on vocals.

Recording
The album was recorded in three days to a live audience on the second day. The band completed most of the songs on the second day. The only song pre-recorded is the final track, SpongeBob is clearly ill while doing his vocals on that track.

Artwork
The artwork for the album was created by Thobias Fäldt, an artist from Sweden.

Tracklist

 * 1) Don't Leave Us (6:03, entirely acoustic)
 * 2) Meaningful (4:02)
 * 3) Pope (3:25)
 * 4) Drone-Controlled Boy (3:58, Tiki Taera on vocals)
 * 5) Bane (9:24)
 * 6) The Beauty in Sinking Ships (2:56)
 * 7) The Sun (10:53)

The Infection:

 * Sean Yseult - bass guitar, backing vocals
 * Tiki Taera - keyboards, organ, lead vocals on "Drone-Controlled Boy"
 * Yolandi Visser - lead guitar, backing vocals
 * Mike Richards - drums, precession, lead vocals