Tuesday, March 02, 2004
Fri., Feb. 27, 2-4 AM
1. Jonathan Richman & the Modern Lovers, "New England", Beserkley Records, 1976.
2. Young Marble Giants, "Ode to Booker T" and "Searching for Mr. Right", Z Block Records, 1979: From the "Is the War Over? A Cardiff Compilation". YMG's first appearance on vinyl. Rough Trade heard them on this comp and called them up. The rest, as they say, is history.
3. Television Personalities, "Arthur the Gardener", Rough Trade Records, 1981.
4. Homosexuals, "Hearts in Exile", ReR and Morphius Archives, 2004: Retrospective reissue.
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5. Olivia Tremor Control, "Jumping Fences", Flydaddy Records, 2004 (new release): Reissue of their first full length.
6. All Girl Summer Fun Band, "Jason Lee", K Records, 2003.
7. Girls, "Jeffrey I Hear You", Brasch Music, 1986: Off the retrospective lp, but it was originally a Hearthan 7". See this post for write up of this record.
8. Antelope, "The Flock", Dischord Records, 2004 (new release).
9. Helmet, "Born Annoying", Amphetamine Reptile Records, 1989.
10. Skewbald, "Grand Union", Dischord Records, 1991: Recorded between iterations of Minor Threat in 1981. Features Ian Mackaye and Jeff Nelson.
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11. Numbers, "Dance Attack", Tigerbeat6 Records, 2004 (new release).
12. Contortions, "My Infatuation", ZE Records, 1979: From the classic "Buy" lp.
13. All Astronauts, "Glassening", LookaliveRecs, 2004 (new release): Winston Salem band.
14. Tiny Desk Unit, "I Tried", 9.5 x 16 Records, 1980: DC No Wave band.
15. Twisted Nerve, "When I'm Alone", Playlist Records, 1982: Scottish punk band.
16. Spizzenergi, "Where's Captain Kirk?", Rough Trade Records, 1979.
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17. October Days, "West Coast", Clutch Records, 1981: Connecticut band.
18. Dead Kennedys, "Kill the Poor", Cherry Red Records, 1980.
19. Finks, "Hal Knieval", Self Release, 2004 (new release): Winston Salem band.
20. MC5, "Shaking Street", Roir, 1983.
21. The 13th Floor Elevators, "You're Gonna Miss Me", International Artists Records, 1966.
22. Warsaw, "Leaders of Men": Joy Division was called Warsaw before they changed their name. A London band called Warsaw Pakt quickly put out an album, so the Manchester band had to change its name. These are demos for a would be album recorded in May 1978.
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23. John Vanderslice, "Up Above the Sea", Barsuk Records, 2004 (new release).
24. God is My Co-Pilot, "Frauen U. Nichtfrauen", Dark Beloved Cloud Records, 1993.
25. Reptile Ranch, "Waterhole", Z Block Records, 1979: Another track from the "Is the War Over?" comp. Reptile Ranch were responsible for the label. The band featured Spike who later joined up with the Young Marble Giants' Alison Statton in the band Weekend.
26. C*nts, "Why Do You Live on My Block", Pravda Records, 1988: From a retrospective lp.
27. Groodies, "Count Your Dreams", Red Line Distribution, 2004 (new release).
28. The New Form, "On the Edge", Z Block Records, 1979: One last track from the "Is the War Over?" comp.
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For the last set I played the first six releases on Akron, Ohio's Clone Records in order.
29. Bizarros, "I Bizarro", Gorilla Records, 1976: This 7" was first released on Gorilla and then reissued on Clone 1.
30. Tin Huey, "Puppet Wipes" and "Cuyahoga Creeping Bent", Clone Records, 1977.
31. Bizarros, "Laser Boys", Clone Records, 1978.
32. Tin Huey, "Robert Takes the Road to Liebernawash", Clone Records, 1978.
33. Harvey Gold, "Armadillo", Clone Records, 1978.
34. Waitresses, "Slide" and "Clones", Clone Records, 1978.
2. Young Marble Giants, "Ode to Booker T" and "Searching for Mr. Right", Z Block Records, 1979: From the "Is the War Over? A Cardiff Compilation". YMG's first appearance on vinyl. Rough Trade heard them on this comp and called them up. The rest, as they say, is history.
3. Television Personalities, "Arthur the Gardener", Rough Trade Records, 1981.
4. Homosexuals, "Hearts in Exile", ReR and Morphius Archives, 2004: Retrospective reissue.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<
5. Olivia Tremor Control, "Jumping Fences", Flydaddy Records, 2004 (new release): Reissue of their first full length.
6. All Girl Summer Fun Band, "Jason Lee", K Records, 2003.
7. Girls, "Jeffrey I Hear You", Brasch Music, 1986: Off the retrospective lp, but it was originally a Hearthan 7". See this post for write up of this record.
8. Antelope, "The Flock", Dischord Records, 2004 (new release).
9. Helmet, "Born Annoying", Amphetamine Reptile Records, 1989.
10. Skewbald, "Grand Union", Dischord Records, 1991: Recorded between iterations of Minor Threat in 1981. Features Ian Mackaye and Jeff Nelson.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
11. Numbers, "Dance Attack", Tigerbeat6 Records, 2004 (new release).
12. Contortions, "My Infatuation", ZE Records, 1979: From the classic "Buy" lp.
13. All Astronauts, "Glassening", LookaliveRecs, 2004 (new release): Winston Salem band.
14. Tiny Desk Unit, "I Tried", 9.5 x 16 Records, 1980: DC No Wave band.
15. Twisted Nerve, "When I'm Alone", Playlist Records, 1982: Scottish punk band.
16. Spizzenergi, "Where's Captain Kirk?", Rough Trade Records, 1979.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
17. October Days, "West Coast", Clutch Records, 1981: Connecticut band.
18. Dead Kennedys, "Kill the Poor", Cherry Red Records, 1980.
19. Finks, "Hal Knieval", Self Release, 2004 (new release): Winston Salem band.
20. MC5, "Shaking Street", Roir, 1983.
21. The 13th Floor Elevators, "You're Gonna Miss Me", International Artists Records, 1966.
22. Warsaw, "Leaders of Men": Joy Division was called Warsaw before they changed their name. A London band called Warsaw Pakt quickly put out an album, so the Manchester band had to change its name. These are demos for a would be album recorded in May 1978.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
23. John Vanderslice, "Up Above the Sea", Barsuk Records, 2004 (new release).
24. God is My Co-Pilot, "Frauen U. Nichtfrauen", Dark Beloved Cloud Records, 1993.
25. Reptile Ranch, "Waterhole", Z Block Records, 1979: Another track from the "Is the War Over?" comp. Reptile Ranch were responsible for the label. The band featured Spike who later joined up with the Young Marble Giants' Alison Statton in the band Weekend.
26. C*nts, "Why Do You Live on My Block", Pravda Records, 1988: From a retrospective lp.
27. Groodies, "Count Your Dreams", Red Line Distribution, 2004 (new release).
28. The New Form, "On the Edge", Z Block Records, 1979: One last track from the "Is the War Over?" comp.
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
For the last set I played the first six releases on Akron, Ohio's Clone Records in order.
29. Bizarros, "I Bizarro", Gorilla Records, 1976: This 7" was first released on Gorilla and then reissued on Clone 1.
30. Tin Huey, "Puppet Wipes" and "Cuyahoga Creeping Bent", Clone Records, 1977.
31. Bizarros, "Laser Boys", Clone Records, 1978.
32. Tin Huey, "Robert Takes the Road to Liebernawash", Clone Records, 1978.
33. Harvey Gold, "Armadillo", Clone Records, 1978.
34. Waitresses, "Slide" and "Clones", Clone Records, 1978.
