Phenobarb Bambalam

Chris Connelly’s Phenobarb Bambalam receives a meticulously remastered reissue from Wax Trax! Records, revisiting the 1992 solo album with a sharper, more immersive sound. Known for his work with Ministry and Pigface, Connelly delivers a moody blend of industrial-tinged rock and art-pop, with standout tracks such as The Whistle Blower and July. The 2023 edition expands with bonus B-sides and live material from that era, offering a fuller portrait of Connelly’s emotionally charged songwriting. This reissue preserves the intensity of the original while highlighting the songs’ raw imagination and stark honesty.