With the songs "Midnight Crackerjack" and "Sycamore Tree".
Eric Shepherd-Guitar, Tapes
Chris Clodfelter-Vocals, Trumpet
Harrison Cannon-Bass, Vocals
Scott Irving-Percussion, Vocals
The first Squealer release for the "Lake" after a couple of
7" records for their own label, DeTox. Maximum Rock N Roll (of
all places) may have described their sound best: "1 part Jesus
Lizard, 1 part Alice Donut, 1 part Black Sabbath, 1 part Charles
Mingus, 1 part Black Flag, 1 part Butthole Surfers; add alcohol
and LSD. Stir." I'm not sure that we could really say it any
better.
Unfortunately, due the volatile nature of the above-mentioned
cocktail, they've now expired. Even if you can't enjoy them
in full swing, you can still enjoy their works.
Chris and his brother Jim were also 2/3 of the band Slowchange
Madagascar who put out some singles on D-Tox and various compilation
tracks. Scotty Irving currently has a solo project called the
Clang Quartet.
Black and white photos courtesy of Happy
Robot.