Forward in Reverse is the third studio album by the Danish rock band Dizzy Mizz Lizzy, released on 13 April 2016 in Japan and on 29 April 2016 worldwide by Columbia Records. It is the band's first studio album with new material in 20 years.

Background A year after the release of their second studio album Rotator from 1996, Dizzy Mizz Lizzy disbanded. They reunited in 2009–2010 in which they went on an extensive tour and released remasters and live albums. On October 20, 2014, Tim Christensen wrote the abbreviation "DML2015" on his Facebook wall, indicating a second reunion.Svidt, Ole Rosenstand (20 October 2014). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy vender tilbage" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy returns"). GAFFA. Two days later, they revealed that they had written new songs,Svidt, Ole Rosenstand (22 October 2014). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy tager på turné – med nye sange" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy goes on tour – with new songs"). GAFFA. though at that time said that it was not yet known if the band would release an LP, an EP, or just one or two singles, as that would depend on how the mood and creativity are.Andersen, Christian Voldborg (25 October 2014). "Tim Christensen: Jeg holder Dizzy-butikken åben nu" (Tim Christensen: I now consider the Dizzy-boutique opened). GAFFA. However, they later revealed that they had worked on the album for several years in secret.Kentorp, Maria (25 April 2016). "Dizzy Mizz Lizzy – Den lille løgn med den lange hale er tilbage" . Børsen Pleasure.

Theme Singer and songwriter Tim Christensen explained that whereas the band's earlier material was more inspired by grunge, for the new material he was rather inspired by more violent music such as Slayer and Megadeth. Thematically, the songs are also more angry and revolve around Christensen's criticism of our contemporary time. The songs among others deal with how the Internet is both a gift and a curse, increasingly invading our private spheres and Facebook swallowing us, and what the future for the next generation will be like.

Recording and songs The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jacob Hansen at his studios in Ribe, Denmark over a timespan ranging from December 2014 until January 2016. Additional recordings were made at SortHus and Medley Studios in Copenhagen.

"I Would If I Could but I Can't", was the first single that Dizzy Mizz Lizzy released in 19 years, which aired on the Danish radio station DR P3 on 5 January 2015. The second single, "Made to Believe", was released on 10 April 2015 in honor of their tour start.von Linstow, Katrin (10 April 2015). "Hør ny single fra Dizzy Mizz Lizzy" ("Hear the new single of Dizzy Mizz Lizzy"). GAFFA. In anticipation of the album, "Brainless" was released as the third single on 1 April 2016.Veirum, Kristoffer (2 April 2016). "Hør: Dizzy Mizz Lizzy frister med ny single" ("Dizzy Mizz Lizzy deadline with new single"). GAFFA.

The album sports three instrumental tracks: "Phlying Pharaoh", "Frey", and "Mindgasm". "Frey" is named after the nephew of Christensen's girlfriend, a 3-year-old whom Tim frequently takes care of.

Cover art The cover art contains an anaglyph 3D rendering of the band's mascot, a photograph from circa 1920 of Vera, the older sister of lead singer Tim Christensen's grandmother on his mother's side who died around the age of 12–14 of tuberculosis.Christensen, Tim (14 October 2009). "Det originale billede" (The original photo). Timfans.dk. The album cover depicts the mascot against a black background while the singles depict portions of the mascot (such as the mouth or an eye) against a white background.

Track listing

Personnel Dizzy Mizz Lizzy Tim Christensen – guitars, vocals, songwriter, co-producer, Mellotron Martin Nielsen – bass Søren Friis – drums

Additional musicians Rune Olesen – additional percussion

Production Jacob Hansen – producer, recording engineer, mix engineer Nick Foss – co-producer Marcus Winther-John – lyrics consultancy Rune Nissen-Petersen – additional recording Søren Mikkelsen – additional recording (on track 7) Svante Forsbäck – mastering (at Chartmakers Audio Mastering, Helsinki) Paul Wilson – cover art, art director Søren Solkær – photography Michael Boe Laigaard – live photography Martin Pagaard Wolff – drum technician (at Hansen Studios) Vagn Olsen – drum technician (at Hansen Studios)

Charts Chart (2016) Peak position Danish Albums (Hitlisten) 1

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