This 5th full-length from Marc M Cogman strikes out into new sonic territory. Cogman and his reunited backing band, The Dead Messengers, mine mid 90's alternative rock sounds to provide the backdrop for Cogman's baritone rasp and poetic lyrics. While not a straightforward narrative like his previous record (2014's Albatross), Nothing is Fantastic, like most of Cogman's records, focuses on certain themes throughout its ten tracks. This time up, he examines the "dangers of magical thinking" - from relationships, to religion, to other subjects in between, this record is an examination of "the dark underbelly of believing in things."

Originally released digitally in 2017, Nothing is Fantastic has been remastered for vinyl and re-released in physical media for the first time in 2026. For long time fans, it’s a chance to hear an old favorite with new and beautiful clarity. For new listeners, it’s a chance to dive into some of the heaviest rock music Cogman and his band produced in their entire catalog. Best of all, Eddie Simon’s gorgeous artwork is finally able to be showcased in the proper fashion. 

TRACKLISTING:

01 The Train and the Tunnel

02 Fake Constellations

03 Ode to Disaster

04 The Trouble with Sinking

05 The House in the Canyon

06 Shimmering Mirage

07 Perspective

08 A Story Worth Repeating

09 Apples Off the Trees

10 Merry Xmas, 2009

Vinyl Remaster Released March 20, 2026