Fudge
Supercalifudge-a-listic
VOID Records V8T-036
This 1997 release is a wildly inspired tape of cover songs done by the drummer for Canadian group FUDGE. All the instruments are played by Lee Rosevere fudge@pangea.ca, who does everything from a full blown punk version of "Don't bring me down" to a late 70's synth-pop take on the Mystery Science Theatre 3000Take Me Away (Ha Ha)," the theme song. Other nuggets covered: "They're Coming to Chili Peppers' "Suck my Kiss," and the 80's classic "Somebody's Watching Me." There's a lot to like here...contact VOID Records for ordering info.
The Evaporators
c. 1996 Tosk Recordings
The amazing Tosk label out of Canada has this and 10 other titles currently available exclusively on 8-track. The Evaporators are no nonsense punk demons, and the packaging on their tape is swell. In true analog style, Tosk has no email address, but you can send $1 US for a cool catalog:
Tosk Recordings P.O. Box 57099 Vancouver, B.C. VGK 5G6 Canada
The Savage Boys and Girls Club
Savagetone 00197
This homebrew cart features two programs of hot suburban punk, reminiscent of late '70s L.A. hardcore, mixed with a little inner city angst. They even do a tune by The Angry Samoans! Cool. Programs three and four on my copy are the ABBA tape that this was recorded over...they even give them credit! Order one today by writing SBGC at mduane@wam.umd.edu (P.S. the "Savage" stands for Savage, Md., the band's home town, about 15 miles from Washington, DC).
Surface Noise
Copy Cat Suicide
c. 1993 Surface Noise
Not just a tape, but an
"Exclusive Franchise Opportunity," this wild
patchwork of noise, samples and general confusion is
spearheaded by a fellow known only as "235."
This release utilizes a new, unique and improbable
approach to getting the band's music heard - one that
didn't have to involve lawyers and record labels. The
idea of marketing Surface Noise as a "Sonic
Franchise" was hatched. The recording itself is for
sale for $10ppd (cash only), features astounding vinyl
packaging gimmickry and may be listened to once before
destroying. Any further listening mandates the FURTHER
commitment of starting your own Surface Noise franchise
wherever you are. You swear to compensate and credit them
fairly, and thereby become Surface Noise to your heart's
desire.
Write for more info:
235 c/o Johnson Tattoo 25119 Ecorse Rd. Taylor, MI 48180
The Wildbunch
An Evening With the Many Moods of The Wildbunch's Greatest Hits . . .Tonight!
c. 1996 Uchµ Cult
Taking their cues from Outrageous-era Kim Fowley, Roky
Erickson, the Frogs, and a gaggle of unmentionable 1980's
new-wave bands, this inaugural release from The
Wildbunch is the first of Uchu Cult's
"Only-Available-On-8-Track" series. Opening the
tape is The Panhandle Band, who contributes 3 ethereal
numbers to the overall gig. Next up is a sprawling live
set from The Wildbunch (on their second night of public
existence, no less), capped off by five haunting acoustic
numbers from Jackson Pounder. In all, 60 minutes of
unique and dangerous rock'n'roll.
For ordering info, e-mail:
Malcolm Riviera
Rage Against the Malcolm
Loud Thud #17
c. 1996 Loud Thud Records
This could also be titled "Malcolm Riviera's Greatest (sic) Hits" -- it's a 60 minute compilation of tunes starting with Malcolm's high school band playing Inna-Gadda-da-Vida and continuing through various fly-by-night groups (Elevator, Wurm Baby, Grand Mal) and some fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants solo projects over the last 15 year
Estrojet
She Played With Matches
c. 1996 Hip*Hug*Her Records, Baltimore
This is one of two releases that Estrojet (formerly Womyn of Destruction) have on 8-track. She Played is seven songs "that rock, grind, and shake like a heady hell-bound trip in a plummeting, doorless elevator" according to the Baltimore City Paper. These tapes are recorded over "old" carts so that the original music pops up like a crusty old corpse when the Estrojet tunes run out at the end. A different surprise in every box!
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