It was a different time, and your punk rules about how things were supposed to be? They didn't matter in general, and they certainly didn't matter in Glorieta, New Mexico. Most people probably know them from the split LP with LOGICAL NONSENSE (essential listening for fans of early US DIY punk, and fans of good music in general), but this 1990 demo is a fukkn timeless artifact...vocals are gruff and tuneful, songs have hooks but they are filthy and determined in a way that predates weirdly objectionable "region" rock by at least a decade. Also, three song titles start with the word "things" and nine of the twelve songs here start with Keith's bass. For context, this is what US punks were doing just a few years after MINOR THREAT called it quits....in other words: they were doing whatever they wanted. And it was awesome.
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Thank you for this one! I was lucky enough to catch them live back in Dallas during '90 or '91. Sadly, is too often the case from years ago all I remember was enjoying them play. They played on or around Halloween and I only remember that because the club, Slipped Disk, made the flyer black and white and announced a coloring contest for free admission. Nothing more punk than that!! Thanks again, Convertido.
Absolutely the fucking best. Saw them in Chapel Hill in 1990. Tom, Keith, and Johnny were the coolest and they fucking SLAYED live. The demo, "A Place to Go" 7", and the spilt LP are all fucking badass. I miss this band...
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