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[[Image:BasementScreams.jpg|thumb|right|'''Basement Screams''' front cover]] | [[Image:BasementScreams.jpg|thumb|right|'''Basement Screams''' front cover]] | ||
'''Basement Screams''' was a six song EP by [[Naked Raygun]], released on [[Ruthless Records]] in 1983. It was the first release for Naked Raygun, who by this time already established one of the largest followings within the Chicago punk community. Basement Screams is seen as one of the most imporant records in the history of Chicago punk. In [[1999]], [[Quarterstick Records]] finally rereleased Basement Screams, adding a street version of ''I Lie'' and the [[222 S. Morgan Street]] demos. Included in the liner notes of the CD are collection of old pictures, flyers and writeups by [[Jeff Pezatti]] and [[Steve Albini]]. | '''Basement Screams''' was a six song EP by [[Naked Raygun]], released on [[Ruthless Records]] in July or August of [[1983]]. It was the first release for Naked Raygun, who by this time already established one of the largest followings within the Chicago punk community. Basement Screams is seen as one of the most imporant records in the history of Chicago punk. In [[1999]], [[Quarterstick Records]] finally rereleased Basement Screams, adding a street version of ''I Lie'' and the [[222 S. Morgan Street]] demos. Included in the liner notes of the CD are collection of old pictures, flyers and writeups by [[Jeff Pezatti]] and [[Steve Albini]]. | ||
== Track Listing == | == Track Listing == | ||
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* '''Front Cover Photo''' - US Food and Drug Administration | * '''Front Cover Photo''' - US Food and Drug Administration | ||
* '''Special Thanks''' - Lloyd McElfresh & Barb Grajewski | * '''Special Thanks''' - Lloyd McElfresh & Barb Grajewski | ||
== Timeline == | |||
* [[Matter]] #1 (Jan 1983) said it was in the "mixing stage", so it was likely recorded in late 1982. But then again they said it would be available in February of 1983 so maybe they re-recorded some stuff. | |||
* [[Matter]] #5 (Sept 1983) said it just came out and was reviewed. Since there was no mention of it in Matter #4 (July 1983), it must have came out in July or August of 1983. More likely the latter. | |||
* Matter #4 (July 1983) also list Santiago as "Ex-Naked Raygun" and talks about his current band [[The Interceptors]], so it appears he was out of the band by the release date. Yet other folks wrote that he played the record release party. Not sure if he returned just for that or the release party was slightly before the "mainstream" release. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 05:18, 4 October 2006
Basement Screams was a six song EP by Naked Raygun, released on Ruthless Records in July or August of 1983. It was the first release for Naked Raygun, who by this time already established one of the largest followings within the Chicago punk community. Basement Screams is seen as one of the most imporant records in the history of Chicago punk. In 1999, Quarterstick Records finally rereleased Basement Screams, adding a street version of I Lie and the 222 S. Morgan Street demos. Included in the liner notes of the CD are collection of old pictures, flyers and writeups by Jeff Pezatti and Steve Albini.
Track Listing
Side A
- I Lie
- Bombshelter
- Tojo
Side B
- Swingo
- Mofo
- Potential Rapist
CD Extra Tracks
- I Lie (Street Version)
- Swingo
- 12XU
- Tell Them
- Got Hurt
- New Dreams
- Fashion
- Thank You
Lineup
- Jeff Pezatti - Voice
- Santiago Durango - Lead Guitar
- Camilo Gonzalez - Bass Guitar
- Jim Colao - Drums
- John Haggerty - Sax on Swingo
Other Details
- Release # - Ruthless 03
- Re-release # - QS83
- Engineered by Tim Powell
- Front Cover Photo - US Food and Drug Administration
- Special Thanks - Lloyd McElfresh & Barb Grajewski
Timeline
- Matter #1 (Jan 1983) said it was in the "mixing stage", so it was likely recorded in late 1982. But then again they said it would be available in February of 1983 so maybe they re-recorded some stuff.
- Matter #5 (Sept 1983) said it just came out and was reviewed. Since there was no mention of it in Matter #4 (July 1983), it must have came out in July or August of 1983. More likely the latter.
- Matter #4 (July 1983) also list Santiago as "Ex-Naked Raygun" and talks about his current band The Interceptors, so it appears he was out of the band by the release date. Yet other folks wrote that he played the record release party. Not sure if he returned just for that or the release party was slightly before the "mainstream" release.