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'''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]] Demo.   
[[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]].   


== Track Listing ==
== Track Listing ==

Revision as of 04:00, 2 March 2006

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.

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

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

External Links