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Born out of the early 1980’s Austin noise punk scene, Scratch Acid deliberately eschewed the loud, fast rules of hardcore as everything they didn’t want to be and embraced a weirder, artier sound. The band’s eventual permanent line-up consisted of David Yow on vocals, Brett Bradford on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Rey Washam on drums. During their brief existence from 1982 to 1987, the band released 3 records, including a full-length album ('Just Keep Eating') and two EPs (S/T EP, 'Berserker').
On March 14, 2025, Touch and Go Records will release the 'Scratch Acid Box Set' - limited to 2000 sets worldwide. Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service, the box set includes 180-gram clear LP pressings of all three releases as well as a 24-page booklet featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, liner notes by David Yow, Brett Bradford, and photographer/journalist Pat Blashill, as well as full-color paintings by contemporary artist Mark Todd from the same era as the cover art for the S/T EP and 'Berserker' releases. In addition, this limited Scratch Acid box set includes an exclusive clear vinyl 7” with both tracks the band contributed to the 1986 Touch and Go Records compilation, 'God’s Favorite Dog'. The 7-inch includes cover art by Mark Todd as well.
On March 14, 2025, Touch and Go Records will release the 'Scratch Acid Box Set' - limited to 2000 sets worldwide. Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service, the box set includes 180-gram clear LP pressings of all three releases as well as a 24-page booklet featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, liner notes by David Yow, Brett Bradford, and photographer/journalist Pat Blashill, as well as full-color paintings by contemporary artist Mark Todd from the same era as the cover art for the S/T EP and 'Berserker' releases. In addition, this limited Scratch Acid box set includes an exclusive clear vinyl 7” with both tracks the band contributed to the 1986 Touch and Go Records compilation, 'God’s Favorite Dog'. The 7-inch includes cover art by Mark Todd as well.
TRACK LISTING
S/T EP Tracklisting:
1. Cannibal.
2. Greatest Gift.
3. Monsters.
4. Owner’s Lament.
5. She Said.
6. Mess.
7. El Espectro.
8. Lay Screaming.
Berserker EP Tracklisting:
1. Mary Had A Little Drug Problem.
2. For Crying Out Loud.
3. Moron’s Moron.
4. Skin Drips.
5. This Is Bliss.
6. Flying House.
Just Keep Eating LP Tracklisting:
1. Crazy Dan.
2. Eyeball.
3. Big Bone Lick.
4. Unlike A Baptist.
5. Damned For All Time.
6. Ain’t That Love.
7. Untitled 1.
8. Holes.
9. Albino Slug.
10. Spit A Kiss.
11. Amicus.
12. Cheese Plug.
13. Untitled 2.
7" Tracklisting:
1. Holes
2. Final Kiss 7”
LP1/CD: Originally recorded by Steve Albini and released in 1989, tweez has been remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Studio from the original analog master tapes.
LP2: tweethan mix. Per Ethan Buckler (Slint bassist on tweez), “Finally - after thirty-five long years - the other guys in Slint decided to be nice to me and let me have my Tweez remix. I complained incessantly back in the day about how the Albini production style ruined our first recording.” In 2023, Ethan took the original multi-track recordings to a local studio in Louisville. Upon handing the engineer a copy of a pre-tweez Slint practice tape, he said “Make it sound like this.” LP2 of this tweez (35th anniversary edition) is the result. Mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Studio.
LP2: tweethan mix. Per Ethan Buckler (Slint bassist on tweez), “Finally - after thirty-five long years - the other guys in Slint decided to be nice to me and let me have my Tweez remix. I complained incessantly back in the day about how the Albini production style ruined our first recording.” In 2023, Ethan took the original multi-track recordings to a local studio in Louisville. Upon handing the engineer a copy of a pre-tweez Slint practice tape, he said “Make it sound like this.” LP2 of this tweez (35th anniversary edition) is the result. Mastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Studio.
TRACK LISTING
LP1/CD (tweez Remastered) Tracklist:
1. Ron
2. Nan Ding
3. Carol
4. Kent
5. Charlotte
6. Darlene
7. Warren
8. Pat
9. Rhoda
LP2 (tweethan Mix) Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. The Book
3. Paint The Houses
4. Ballet School
5. Christmas Tree
6. Tokens Of Affection
7. New Dave
8. Rhoda
9. Hippy Chick
10. Hollow Eyes
Alison Chesley, Steve Albini, Tim Midyett
Music From The Film Girl On The Third Floor
Touch And Go Records
Touch and Go release a double LP of music from the film Girl on the Third Floor; "creepy instrumental music" as described by co-creator Steve Albini. When director Travis Stevens called about composing music for his new horror film, Steve Albini (Shellac) found himself with a new creative challenge. After meeting with Stevens and Greg Newman from Queensbury Pictures, Steve signed on and recruited Tim Midyett (Mint Mile, Silkworm) and Alison Chesley (Helen Money) to complete the ensemble that would compose and record the soundtrack. Guest vocals on “Irish” by Gaelynn Lea. Upon completion of the soundtrack, Albini reflected, "Tim and Alison are a joy to work with, very open-minded and eager, and master musicians. Just great. That whole part of it, writing and playing with them, was fucking fantastic and effortless, and I wish I could do it all the time."
Both the 2LP and the 2CD version are packaged in a top-load single pocket wide-spine jacket with two printed inner sleeves.
Audio quality is paramount, as always, with Shellac. The LP was mastered by Chicago Mastering Service. The vinyl is manufactured at RTI in Camarillo, CA. The pressings are 180 gram audiophile quality.
Other than the informational sheet you hold in your hand (or virtual hand), this record will have no formal promotion. There will be no advertisements, no press or radio promotion, no promotional or review copies, no promotional gimmick items, and otherwise no free lunch. Photos of the band are available. And the band is available for email or telephone interviews.
The band will continue to play shows or tour at the same sporadic and relaxed pace as always. There is no correlation between shows and record releases.
The Band: Steve Albini / Guitar, Todd Trainier / Drums, Bob Weston / Bass.
Audio quality is paramount, as always, with Shellac. The LP was mastered by Chicago Mastering Service. The vinyl is manufactured at RTI in Camarillo, CA. The pressings are 180 gram audiophile quality.
Other than the informational sheet you hold in your hand (or virtual hand), this record will have no formal promotion. There will be no advertisements, no press or radio promotion, no promotional or review copies, no promotional gimmick items, and otherwise no free lunch. Photos of the band are available. And the band is available for email or telephone interviews.
The band will continue to play shows or tour at the same sporadic and relaxed pace as always. There is no correlation between shows and record releases.
The Band: Steve Albini / Guitar, Todd Trainier / Drums, Bob Weston / Bass.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: There's not much to say about Shellac that you won't already know, but it's safe to say that hearing a band this legendary in top form, for the late great John Peel is enough of a draw. It's an incendiary and mindblowing set, comprised of some of their most recognisable pieces. Recorded perfectly, and performed as if you were there. Essential purchase.TRACK LISTING
1994 Peel Session.
Transmission: John Peel Radio One Show, 22 July 1994, Programme Number: 00YJ7271.
Recorded 14 July 1994, BBC Maida Vale Studio 3.
Track Listing:
1. Spoke
2. Canada
3. Crow
4. Disgrace
2004 Peel Session
Transmission: John Peel Show, 2 December 2004,
Reference: XLN448/00JY3660.
Recording: Live From Maida Vale Session, 1 December 2004,
BBC Maida Vale Studio 4.
Track Listing:
1. Ghosts
2. The End Of Radio
3. Canada
4. Paco
5. Steady As She Goes
6. Billiard Player Song
7. Dog And Pony Show
8. Il Porno Star