Fred Faller
Rick Wolfe
Perry Merritt
Marcus Padgett

The irreverence of  Frank Zappa / the majesty of King Crimson / the vocal harmonies of Yes / these powerful ingredients can all be tasted in the invigorating flavor of Zip Tang. Four well-seasoned musicians fire-up tasty meats and add intoxicating spices to create a musical banquet starting with their first original release, Luminiferous Ether

Underground / off the charts / progressive / an acquired taste / like a fine red wine, Zip Tang is not quickly guzzled by the masses but lovingly savored by connoisseurs.  A mature yet muscular rock sound for serious listeners, Zip Tang combines elements of arena rock and modern jazz to create finely crafted songs that echo in your mind long after the sound waves have stopped tickling your cochlea.

Zip Tang’s breadth of musical experience and instrumental expertise serve as a reminder that all is not lost - that our strength is in our differences, and there are still those who care deeply about their craft - choosing the mantle of obscure integrity over the albatross of ubiquitous vulgarity. Discriminating listeners who like their music hot and slightly burned at the edges will love the taste of Zip Tang.

  

Luminiferous Ether is incredible.... their playing is precise and perfect, and they trade melodies from one to another as if they are all part of a mentally-linked hive mind ....    There's not a song on the album that's not really good, and several are just plain spectacular, including the Zappa-influenced album opener "Tower of Tuna". "
Gibraltar Encyclopedia of Progressive Rock
..."it is the best sounding self-released album I can ever remember hearing. If they told me that this was recorded at the Record Plant or Electric Ladyland studios with Jack Douglas behind the board I would totally believe it."
Tom Karr - Progressive World
Zip Tang definitely takes chances with their music and this is something that is unlike anything out there. With so many bands out there not breaking any new ground at all, it’s good to know there are still artists who blaze their own trail in the music world."
Progressive Ears
Welcome to the huge musical universe of the Chicago band Zip Tang.
The four men with their debut ignite a real fireworks in extremely dazzling colors ..."
 8 out of 10 STARS  Rock Times - Germany
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