This 2008 Palmetto Records release captures Bobby Previte leading a working band through a set of his compositions, at a point where his unique blend of downtown jazz, rock, and experimental music was fully solidified.
- The album was recorded in a single day at Tedesco Studios in Paramus, New Jersey.
- The track "Better Off Without You" was later performed by the trio at the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival.
- AllMusic noted the album for its "tuneful melodies and clear structures" despite its avant-garde leanings.
Bobby Previte is a drummer and composer based in New York City, known for his work in avant-garde jazz and post-punk. He has been a fixture of the downtown music scene since the late 1970s. Set the Alarm for Monday found Previte leading a group through a set of his compositions, during a period where he was also active with his Weather Piercing project and various large ensemble works.
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