I was previously unaware of these guys, but it turns out that -- apart from being the auteurs of a lot of wonderful music -- they're quite an interesting story.
The short version: The band (the members of whom had known each other since kindergarten) first got together musically in 1981, and they were ubiquitous at CBGBs and on the college punk circuit; they also released a couple of 7" singles, including (in 1982) the fabulous ("My Girl's a) Hologram." After failing, alas, to conquer the world, they got on with their lives and went their seperate musical ways. Staying in touch as friends, however.
Cut to the 21st Century: Upon discovering that original copies of "Hologram" were going for two hundered bucks on Discogs, they wisely reunited, and eventually decided to record the (almost) new album in question (comprised of recently written originals, except for the aforementioned 80s version of "Hologram," which leads it off).
I should add that said album, which is one of the most exciting aural experiences I've had with my clothes on so far this year, was actually mastered at legendary Abbey Road studios. Which is, you'll have to admit, pretty fucking cool for a bunch of aging snot-nosed punks. 😎
Anyway, you can find out more about the guys at their Bandcamp page OVER HERE, and from whence, of course, you can stream/purchase the entirety of Dumb It Down (and some swell older recorded efforts) in digital form.
More important, while you're over there, you can also order a copy of the actual 12-inch vinyl version of the new album...
...an artifact which is quite as rewarding as you'd suspect, I'll tell you that for free. 😎😎
2 comments:
The Rabies - They should do an album called "Our Bite IS Worse Than Our Bark" :-)
I saw what you did there.
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