Holy shit. This tape ripped scabs of fresh wounds and opened a series of portals into sonic realms I didn't know existed. who knew that a solo trip to see some hardcore bands in the Sunset last month would have resulted in.....this? I snagged some killer heat that night for sure, but this collection of 1970/71 recordings from VICTOR LOVERA of SMASHERS and R. STEVIE MOORE might have more staying power than all of the riffs. I was not familiar with either artist, and seem seems that there's an absolute gold mine of primitive lo-fi folks and pop music with their fingerprints smeared all over them. I will investigate, I will listen, I encourage you to do the same. First though, I want you to listen to "Chewing Gum" - and know that it's okay if you're crying before the song is over. Actually, it's encouraged.
Cheers to Popular Affliction for not knowing (or, even better, not caring) that there are certain rules that hardcore tape labels are supposed to follow. Cheers to Popular Affliction for leaving that briefcase open just a little bit longer so I could grab "one of each please" on my way out the door.
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