Squirrel Nut Zippers - Squirrel Nut Zippers Starring In Fat City (The Ballad Of Lil' Tony) (2026) [Hi-Res]

The "Fat City" project by Squirrel Nut Zippers is an expansive musical narrative conceived over three decades. The inspiration stems from the fading atmosphere of a Louisiana entertainment district and the author's family history; the central character, Lil Tony, is modeled after the author's grandfather, a former bootlegger and big band promoter. Combining jazz, cabaret, and literary narrative, the album was recorded in 2025 within historic theaters to capture unique acoustic nuances. The resulting work is a blend of autobiography and fiction that showcases the ensemble's dedication to theatrical and musical craftsmanship.

Tracklist:
1-1 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Dark Eyes [2:38]
1-2 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Lil' Tony's Theme (The Jig Is Up) [2:46]
1-3 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Il Campanile [2:44]
1-4 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Where The Wild Things Go [2:45]
1-5 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Midnite [2:32]
1-6 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Snake Oil Hustlers & Hambones [2:09]
1-7 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Summerstorm [2:51]
1-8 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Don't Doubt Me Babe [2:44]
1-9 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Monday Night At The Mark [4:42]
1-10 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde [2:02]
1-11 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Castaway Stones [2:18]
1-12 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Town Where Nobody Lives [2:56]
1-13 Squirrel Nut Zippers - King Of The World (Joe's Theme) [2:58]
1-14 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Mad At The Moon [2:46]
1-15 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Fat City [3:09]
1-16 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Anybody Seen My Man? [3:08]
1-17 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Phone Call From The Cal/Neva [0:41]
1-18 Squirrel Nut Zippers - I Left My Heart In Reno [3:08]
1-19 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Heart Shaped Scar [2:06]
1-20 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Why Don't You Do Right? [2:54]
1-21 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Lil' Tony's Last Cab Ride [1:41]
1-22 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Dirty River [2:53]
1-23 Squirrel Nut Zippers - Our Lady Of Sorrow [0:40]