The Silly Fools’ new “mini album” may only have five songs on it, but that doesn’t mean their vision is short-sighted. After a short break and a line up change, the Fools are back with their sights set higher and wider than ever. On this album, Rhung, Ton, Tor and their new singer, Benjamin Jung Tuffnell, shoot for a world-class sound, having made the album in Canada with producer Greg Reely. We sat down to see what’s changed for the old school rockers.

When did you start this album?
Ton:
Actually, we started it a few years ago but we had a problem—our singer quit—so we had to stop for a while. The three of us still wanted to continue what we already worked on, though, and that’s why this album came out.

What is the concept of this album?
Ton:
It’s a mini album, indie style. We are going back to basics, like we’re starting everything all over again.

How did you get a new singer?
Ton:
Poo and Ek Blackhead introduced him to us. His style is what we wanted. He is mixed race—Korean and American.

Why did you produce it in Canada?
Ton:
Our band’s manager is my friend and he is Canadian. We wanted to try to make an international album.

When did you guys go to Canada?
Rhung:
I went there first, a few years ago to see how the recording studio there is and to prepare for the album.

How is different working in Thailand and Canada?
Ton
: It’s not so different, actually. The way we work is quite similar but they have higher quality sound equipment.

How was life in Canada?
Ton:
Everything was fine except the cost of living was too high.

Did you have a language problem?
All:
Just a little bit.

What is your impression of the album?
Ton:
First, I want to thank our manager because we were concerned whether or not it would work out. But after he listened to our songs, he planned and managed everything for us. We never thought it would be possible to make an international album, but he said it would be.

When are your songs going to be on iTunes?
Rhung:
They’ll be on there after we launch the album.

Would you like to do more international albums?
All:
Of course. That’s the dream of every singer.

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