Basement Screams

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

• 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

External Links

• Petdance Basement Screams page
• Touch and Go info on CD rerelease
• Unsung Heroes review
• Buy Basement Screams at Amazon