Johnny Marr: 'No opinion' on Rock Hall nomination

Guitar legend Johnny Marr was born on this day! Let's hope he's not having an unhappy birthday!

Meanwhile, unlike some of the other artists who have been nominated for induction to the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame (some are even desperately begging their fans to vote for them), Marr really doesn't seem to care much whether the Smiths make it in or not. He told Australian mag Faster Louder:

"I’ve absolutely got no opinion on that because I don’t think anything’s going to happen," Marr admits. "I don’t really trouble myself with conjecture. If it were to happen, I’ll find out but I don’t think anything’s going to happen. It’s not even something that crosses my mind."

Marr released his second solo album Playland in October and is touring to support the record in North America over the next few weeks. Dates for the tour are posted below. Tickets for all dates are on sale now.





11/09 -- Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/12 -- New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
11/14 -- Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
11/15 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
11/16 -- Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/18 -- Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
11/19 -- Montreal, QB @ Corona
11/20 -- Toronto, ON @ Danforth
11/22 -- Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
11/23 -- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
11/25 -- Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
11/26 -- Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
11/28 -- Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/29 -- Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
12/01 -- Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
12/03 -- Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
12/04 -- Calgary, AB @ Republik
12/06 -- Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
12/07 -- Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
12/08 -- Seattle, WA @ Neumos
12/10 -- Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12/11 -- Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
12/12 -- Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
12/14 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/15 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/16 -- Pomona, CA @ Glass House
12/18 -- Solona Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
12/19 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
12/20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

Published October 31st, 2014 @ 6:43 AM

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Must see TV: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds

On July 20th, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds performed a concert at the Moody Theater in Austin which was filmed for an episode of Austin City Limits. The episode is scheduled to premiere this weekend on PBS, so be sure to tune in to watch*! For now, take a look at the band's performance of "Jubilee Street" from the taping which is available to view here.  The episode setlist is also posted below.

*Visit PBS to an airtime near you. WTVS in Detroit is scheduled to air the program at on November 2nd at midnight (Saturday night/Sunday morning).  Failing that, the full episode will be uploaded to the ACL website later in the day on November 2nd after the program debuts.

UPDATE (11/2/14): Stream the full program below:



Jubilee Street
Tupelo
Red Right Hand
Mermaids
From Her to Eternity
Love Letter
God is in the House
The Mercy Seat
Push the Sky Away

Published October 30th, 2014 @ 11:07 AM

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Erasure debuts spooky "Dead Of Night" video

Erasure premiered the spooktacular video for their single "Dead Of Night." The track is featured on the band's latest album the Violet Flame, which was released in September.  Take a look at the video below IF YOU DARE.



Published October 30th, 2014 @ 10:54 AM

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Buzzcocks prep LP 'The Way' & premiere "It's Not You" video

Buzzcocks are set to return with the new album The Way on November 18th. The album's first single is called "It's Not You," and the official video for the track can be viewed below.  Pre-order The Way from iTunes, Amazon, and 1234 Go Records.  1234 Go is also selling a limited edition (hand numbered) cassette version of the release here.



The Way tracklisting

01. Keep On Believing
02. People Are Strange Machines
03. The Way
04. In The Back
05. Virtually Real
06. Third Dimension
07. Out of The Blue
08. Chasing Rainbows/Modern Times
09. It's Not You
10. Saving Yourself

Published October 29th, 2014 @ 7:33 PM

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R.E.M. releasing 7" vinyl singles collection '7in-83-88'

Fans of R.E.M.'s IRS days have another stellar release to look forward to before year's end. Today R.E.M. announced the release of a boxed 7 inch vinyl singles set titled 7in-83-88. The set includes 11 singles, and each 7 inch in the set comes with replicated original picture sleeve art and labels. 7in-83-88 will be released December 9th and is available to pre-order now through Amazon. Take a look at the tracklisting for the collection (tracklisting via NME) below.

"Radio Free Europe" b/w "There She Goes Again"
"So. Central Rain (I'm Sorry)" b/w "King of the Road"
"(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville" b/w "Catapult"
"Can't Get There From Here" b/w "Bandwagon"
"Driver 8" b/w "Crazy"
"Wendell G" b/w "Crazy" + "Ages of You" b/w "Burning Down" [UK double, prev unreleased in US]
"Fall On Me" b/w "Rotary Ten"
"Superman" b/w "White Tornado"
"The One I Love" b/w "Maps and Legends" (live)
"Its The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)" b/w "Last Date"
"Finest Worksong" b/w "Time After Time" (live) [UK single, previously unreleased in US]

As previously reported, R.E.M. is releasing a 6 DVD set titled REMTV on November 24th which is available to pre-order here. The documentary portion of the collection is scheduled to air on VH1 Classic and Palladia November 22nd. The band is also planning on screening the documentary in select cities at the end of November, though cities/dates have not yet been announced.





Published October 28th, 2014 @ 7:49 PM

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Soundgarden releases 3 CD set 'Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path'

Soundgarden returns with the release of the long anticipated b-sides/rarities collection on November 24th.  Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path is a three disc collection -- Disc 1, Originals, features mostly b-sides along with two unreleased songs; Disc 2, Covers, includes 17 cover songs (live versions, BBC sessions, and more), and Disc 3, Oddities, includes instrumentals, remixes, and demos. The full collection features tons of rarities and five previously unreleased tracks, including the track "Storm," which Soundgarden debuted yesterday.

Soundgarden is offering several exclusive pre-order bundles of Echo Of Miles: Scattered Tracks Across The Path now through its official site. Take a look at the tracklisting for the collection plus stream "Storm" below:

CD 1 - Originals

01. Sub Pop Rock City
02. Toy Boy
03. Heretic
04. Fresh Deadly Roses
05. HIV Baby
06. Cold Bitch
07. Show Me
08. She's A Politician
09. Birth Ritual
10. She Likes Surprises
11. Kyle Petty, Son Of Richard
12. Exit Stonehenge
13. Blind Dogs
14. Bleed Together
15. Black Rain
16. Live To Rise
17. Kristi (previously unreleased)
18. Storm (previously unreleased)

CD 2 - Covers

01. Swallow My Pride
02. Smokestack Lightnin'
03. Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me & My Monkey (BBC session)
04. Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) (BBC Session)
05. Come Together
06. Stray Cat Blues
07. Into The Void
08. Girl U Want
09. Touch Me
10. Can You See Me? (BBC Session)
11. Homicidal Suicidal (BBC Session)
12. I Can't Give You Anything (BBC Session)
13. Waiting For The Sun (live)
14. Search & Destroy (live)
15. Big Bottom (live)
16. Earache My Eye (live)

CD 3 - Oddities

01. Twin Tower (previously unreleased)
02. Jerry Garcia's Finger
03. Ghostmotorfinger
04. Night Surf (previously unrleased)
05. A Splice Of Space Jam
06. The Telephantasm
07. Black Days III
08. Karaoke
09. Fopp (Fucked Up Heavy Dub Mix)
10. Big Dumb Sex (Dub Version)
11. Spoonman (Steve Fisk Remix)
12. Rhinosaur (The Straw That Broke The Rhino's Back remix)
13. Dusty (Moby remix)
14. The Telephantasm (Steve Fisk 2014 remix) (previously unreleased)
15. One Minute Of Silence

Published October 28th, 2014 @ 9:26 AM

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Soundgarden debuts new track "Storm"

Soundgarden debuted a new track called "Storm" today. The track was recorded in Seattle bck in May with producer Jack Endino.  Soundgarden has not yet announced release plans for "Storm," but the track is available to stream below:



Published October 27th, 2014 @ 6:05 AM

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Temple Of The Dog reunites (again) + Neil Young performs with Pearl Jam

The Bridge School Benefit wrapped up last night in Mountain View, California. Another Temple Of The Dog reunion took place as Pearl Jam invited Chris Cornell onstage to perform "Hunger Strike."  Pearl Jam's set also included other special guests -- Lukas Nelson joined Pearl Jam to perform "Just Breathe" and Neil Young performed the Mirror Ball track "Throw Your Hatred Down" to wrap up Pearl Jam's set.  Video from last night's performance is posted below:





Published October 27th, 2014 @ 5:59 AM

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The Charlatans prep new LP 'Modern Nature'; stream songs now

The Charlatans return with a new studio album on January 26th. The album, Modern Nature, is the band's first without drummer Jon Brookes, who died in August 2013 from brain cancer. The Charlatans say they were determined to continue making music to honor Brookes' wishes, because he was adamant there should be another Charlatans record. The band headed into the studio at the beginning of the year and recorded the album utilizing three drummers -- Stephen Morris (New Order/Joy Division), Pete Salisbury (The Verve), and Gabriel Gurnsey (Factory Floor).

Two tracks from Modern Nature have premiered so far; "Talking In Tones" and "So Oh," both of which are available to stream below. The album does not yet have a North American release date, however fans interested in obtaining the import can pre-order the standard 11 track album, or deluxe edition (includes four extra tracks) from Piccadilly Records.





Published October 26th, 2014 @ 8:48 PM

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Veruca Salt's 'American Thighs' reissued on 180 gm vinyl

Veruca Salt celebrates the 20th anniversary of its debut album American Thighs on November 4th by reissuing the album on 180 gram vinyl. According to a statement issued by Minty Fresh, the original material from the band's debut album has been remastered using the Direct Metal Mastering process, and comes with alternate artwork from the band. This is the first time the album has been made available in the vinyl format since its release in September of 1994.

Pre-order American Thighs now through Amazon.



Tracklist

Get Back
All Hail Me
Seether
Spiderman
Forsythia
Wolf
Celebrate You
Fly
Number One Blind
Victrola
Twinstar
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Published October 26th, 2014 @ 6:20 PM

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Video: Temple Of The Dog reunites at Bridge School benefit

Pearl Jam and Soundgarden performed at the annual Bridge School benefit last night in Mountain View, California. At the end of Pearl Jam's set, Eddie Vedder brought out Chris Cornell for a one-song Temple Of The Dog reunion. Watch Vedder's intro and the full performance of "Hunger Strike" below. Tonight both Pearl Jam and Soundgarden perform again, so perhaps there's more Temple on the way!



Meanwhile a Mother Love Bone 7" single will be released for Record Store Day on Black Friday (November 28th). The limited edition single includes Mother Love Bone's previously unreleased studio recording of "Hold Your Head Up" (Argent cover) and previously unreleased version of "Holy Roller" from the Apple recording sessions. The release is a "record store day exclusive," so it will only be sold in independent record stores. The cover art for the release is posted below:

Published October 26th, 2014 @ 7:40 AM

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The Damned release deluxe 3 LP edition of 'The Black Album'

A limited edition collectors hardcover edition of the Damned's 1980 album The Black Album will be released on November 17th.  The original 1980 version was released as a double album with assorted live tracks, however the new version adds an extra set of rare bonus tracks, and will released as a three-LP set on grey colored vinyl. Take a look at the tracklisting for the set below and pre-order now through Plastichead.

The Damned is currently wrapping up its short tour of the U.S. this week. On Tuesday, October 28th Captain Sensible will make an appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, so be sure to tune in! It's unknown what he'll be performing, however Sensible's side project The Sensible Gray Cells (also features ex-Damned bassist Paul Gray) released an album titled A Postcard From Britain last year, so it will likely be something off that record.

The Black Album (Deluxe Collectors Hardcover Edition)

Side A

1. Wait For The Blackout
2. Lively Arts
3. Silly Kid's Games
4. Drinking About My Baby
5. Twisted Nerve
6. Hit Or Miss

Side B

7. Dr Jekyll And Mr Hyde
8. Sick Of This And That
9. The History Of The World (Part 1)
10. 13th Floor Vendetta
11. Therapy

Side C

12. Curtain Call 17:15

Side D

13. Love Song (live)
14. Second Time Around (Live)
15. Smash It Up Parts 1 & 2 (Live)
16. New Rose (Live)
17. I Just Can't Be Happy Today (Live)
18. Plan 9 Channel 7 (Live)

Side E

19. White Rabbit (7" version)
20. Rabid (Over You)
21. Seagulls
22. The History Of The World (Part 1)
23. I Believe The Impossible

Side F

24. Sugar And Spite
25. There Ain't No Sanity Clause
26. Looking At You (Live)
27. White Rabbit (Extended Version)

Published October 25th, 2014 @ 9:25 PM

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Trashcan Sinatras return with new music

Trashcan Sinatras are preparing to return with new music! Guitarist John Douglas announced that the guys are almost finished writing their sixth studio album, and over the next couple of months they'll head into the studio in Omaha, Nebraska to record it. They launched a crowdfunding campaign through Pledge Music less than two weeks ago (they've almost met their pledge goal already!) with exclusive unique content, merchandise and experiences for those who pledge.  Fans interested in the campaign can pledge and learn more here.

Trash Can Sinatras' last album In The Music was released in 2009. Of late, John Douglas was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and spent much of the year in and out of the hospital for treatment. He began writing new music to help him through the recovery process.  Last month, Douglas announced he successfully underwent his third and final surgery and is cured of the disease. Read more about his journey here and here.







Published October 25th, 2014 @ 7:37 PM

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New Order's 'Factus 8' EP remastered for 12" vinyl reissue

An early New Order EP will be reissued as a limited edition 12" record by Rhino/Warner on November 28th. All five tracks from Factus 8 aka  1981 - Factus 8-1982 (originally released by Factory in 1982) have been remastered for an exclusive Black Friday Record Store Day release, so be sure to visit your favorite participating independent record store early on Black Friday to snag your copy. Tracklisting for the EP is posted below:



1981 - Factus 8-1982 (2014 Remaster) tracklist

Side A

01. Everything's Gone Green
02. Procession
03. Mesh

Side B

01. Temptation
02. Hurt

Published October 25th, 2014 @ 4:32 PM

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Depeche Mode share video from upcoming collection 'Live In Berlin'

As previously reported, Depeche Mode is releasing a live CD/DVD set titled Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin on November 17th. The band premiered a sneak peek of the collection -- take a look at their performance of "Enjoy The Silence" from Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin below:



Depeche Mode: Live In Berlin was captured over two nights at the O2 World Berlin November 25th and 27th on last year's Delta Machine tour.  The Anton Corbijn directed concert will be released as a deluxe five disc multi-media set which includes the full concert Live In Berlin on DVD; a second DVD titled Alive In Berlin featuring behind the scenes footage, band interviews, and acoustic session; the Live In Berlin soundtrack (audio of the full concert) on 2 CDs; and a 5.1 mix of Delta Machine on Blu-Ray CD. Additionally, the Live In Berlin soundtrack will also be released separately for fans who are only interested in the audio portion of the release.

Pre-order now through Amazon: Live in Berlin (2 DVD/2 CD/1 Blu-Ray) or Live In Berlin (2 CD) soundtrack.



Published October 25th, 2014 @ 3:47 PM

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Liam Gallagher announces Beady Eye split

Beady Eye, the band featuring ex-members of Oasis (Liam Gallagher, Gem Archer, Andy Bell, and Chris Sharrock), is no more. Liam Gallagher broke the news on Twitter, and not long after Andy Bell made his own statement:

Beady Eye are no longer. Thanks for all your support. LGx
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) October 25, 2014

Thanks to all the Beady Eye fans. I had a blast. See you on the other side. Big Love Andy B X
— Andy Bell (@Andybebop) October 25, 2014

Immediately after the news broke, fans rushed to voice hopes that the breakup of Beady Eye will pave the way for a reunion (Ride and/or Oasis).

Never mind the football, Beady Eye have split up! Ride reunion?
— Dom Gourlay (@domlikesrabbits) October 25, 2014

Liam Gallagher has just announced on his twitter acc that Beady Eye has been disbanded. Oasis reunion perhaps?
— Sivan John (@SivanJohn) October 25, 2014

Then there's this...

Beady Eye's contribution to music is they proved how important Noel Gallagher was to Oasis
— Cynical Matt (@CynicalMatt_) October 25, 2014

Beady Eye released two albums -- Different Gear, Still Speeding (2011), and Be (2013). Neither record was well received by critics, though both records had some great moments.

Beady Eye, R.I.P.



Published October 25th, 2014 @ 3:31 PM

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Video: Noel Gallagher and Johnny Marr rock out in London

Noel Gallagher joined Johnny Marr onstage at Marr's headline show in Brixton, UK tonight! Watch the two rip out "How Soon Is Now," and a cover of Iggy Pop's "Lust For Life" below.

Banging On Brixton & thanks to Noel. That was alright. pic.twitter.com/6UvId0c38u
— Johnny Marr (@Johnny_Marr) October 23, 2014

Johnny Marr appears on Gallagher's new solo album Chasing Yesterday which drops on March 2nd. The album's first single, "In The Heat of The Moment" will be released on November 17th. The video for the track, which premiered today, is posted below.



Don't miss Johnny Marr live on tour in North America in support of his new album Playland. Tickets for all of the shows, including the Detroit stop November 23rd at St. Andrew's Hall, are on sale now.

11/09 -- Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
11/10 -- Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11/12 -- New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
11/14 -- Asbury Park, NJ @ Stone Pony
11/15 -- Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg
11/16 -- Boston, MA @ Paradise
11/18 -- Clifton Park, NY @ Upstate Concert Hall
11/19 -- Montreal, QB @ Corona
11/20 -- Toronto, ON @ Danforth
11/22 -- Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
11/23 -- Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
11/25 -- Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
11/26 -- Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre
11/28 -- Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/29 -- Aspen, CO @ Belly Up
12/01 -- Missoula, MT @ Top Hat Lounge
12/03 -- Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
12/04 -- Calgary, AB @ Republik
12/06 -- Victoria, BC @ Sugar Nightclub
12/07 -- Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
12/08 -- Seattle, WA @ Neumos
12/10 -- Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
12/11 -- Eugene, OR @ Wow Hall
12/12 -- Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
12/14 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/15 -- San Francisco, CA @ Independent
12/16 -- Pomona, CA @ Glass House
12/18 -- Solona Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
12/19 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
12/20 -- Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre

Published October 23rd, 2014 @ 9:23 PM

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Stream: NIN at Austin City Limits

Nine Inch Nails' episode of Austin City Limits re-aired on PBS this weekend. The episode was taped last year at the Moody Theater and aired back in April. The full archive is once again available to stream for a limited time below:



Published October 19th, 2014 @ 11:44 AM

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James: Live stream event October 20th

James will be playing its lone North American date in support of the new album Le Petite Mort on October 21st at Webster Hall in New York. The day before the show James will be performing a live session for KEXP and it will stream live on the net. The stream gets going at 12pm ET here.

Take a look at some video shot at the band's recent Maida Vale session below:











Published October 19th, 2014 @ 8:15 AM

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The Pixies releasing expanded edition of 'Doolittle' to celebrate 25th anniversary

The Pixies celebrate the 25th anniversary of Doolittle with an expansive reissue. The three disc anniversary set includes the original album, plus compiles demos and b-sides from the Doolittle era, plus adds two BBC live sessions (Peel Sessions) recorded in 1988 and 1989. Doolittle 25 will be released as a three-disc set and on double gatefold vinyl (with download card) on December 1st. Take a look at the tracklisting below and pre-order from the band's official store.


Disc One - Doolittle (original album)

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones
10. La La Love You
11. No. 13 Baby
12. There Goes My Gun
13. Hey
14. Silver
15. Gouge Away

Disc Two: Peel Sessions & B-sides

01. Dead
02. Tame
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Manta Ray
05. Into The White
06. Wave Of Mutilation
07. Down To The Well
08. Manta Ray
09. Weird At My School
10. Dancing The Manta Ray
11. Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)
12. Into The White
13. Bailey's Walk

Disc Three: Demos

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation (first Demo)
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man (1986 demo)
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones
10. La La Love You
11. No. 13 Baby - VIVA LA LOMA RICA (first demo)
12. There Goes My Gun
13. Hey (first demo)
14. Silver
15. Gouge Away
16. My Manta Ray Is All Right
17. Santo
18. Weird At My School (first demo)
19. Wave Of Mutilation
20. No. 13 Baby
21. Debaser (first demo)
22. Gouge Away (first demo)

2 LP Set:

Side 1 - B-sides

01. Manta Ray
02. Weird At My School
03. Dancing The Manta Ray
04. Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf)
05. Into The White
06. Bailey's Walk

Side 2 - Peel Sessions

01. Dead
02. Tame
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Manta Ray
05. Into The White
06. Wave Of Mutilation
07. Down To The Well

Side 3 - Demos

01. Debaser
02. Tame
03. Wave Of Mutilation (first demo)
04. I Bleed
05. Here Comes Your Man (1986 demo)
06. Dead
07. Monkey Gone To Heaven
08. Mr. Grieves
09. Crackity Jones

Side 4 - Demos

01. La La Love You
02. No. 13 Baby - VIVA LA LOMA RICA (First demo)
03. There Goes My Gun
04. Hey
05. Silver
06. Gouge Away
07. My Manta Ray Is All Right
08. Santo
09. Weird At My School (first demo)

Published October 16th, 2014 @ 7:44 PM

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