Or Hans Gruber and the Die Hards Vinyl
This here is our fourth studio album. Self released. No labels, No Masters.
Written by Kurt Armstrong, Rosey Armstrong, and Chris Thompson
Recorded, Mixed & Produced by Drew LeClair at Dogstar Studios in Austin, TX, additional production/recording at Estuary Recording in Austin, TX
Recorded May 2024 - October 2025, except for “Bedbug Bailout,” “Confirmation Bias,” & “Trepanation” recorded in Spring 2023
Mastered by Paul Leavitt
Album Artwork & Design by Kyle Armstrong
This album is dedicated to Ollin Chavez (September 22, 1984 - September 23, 2023)
"Or Hans Gruber and the Die Hards" has been financed in part by the City of Austin’s Live Music Event Fund Program
Special Thanks:
Drew LeClair for his tireless producing, ideas, arrangements, playing a myriad of instruments, mixing, encouragement & friendship throughout the three arduous years of making this album.
Chico Jones, for the “big brain.”
The Odd Advantage, NJ (Jose Noriega) & Eric Brown for recording at Estuary Recording Studio July 2024 in the live ensemble (horn, latin percussion & choral) for “Chambacu”, “One Day” & “Everybody Wants to Be Oppressed”.
All our fans, friends & family who have supported us by way of feeding us, housing us, coming to our shows, buying our merch, watching our pets while we are on the road, and listening to our music. We sincerely could not do this without all of you.
An extra special thanks to Joel Armstrong for teaching us to ask, “what if!?” - your legacy lives on here, in our art. Thank you for so fiercely pumping our shows & music to all your friends. May you rest in peace.
Shipping & Returns
If you order this and you say "Hey it's been like a month WTF." Check to see if we're on tour. Cause that's probably why hahaha