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Swampland: Birth Of The Scientists

Formed in Perth, Australia, but later to relocate to Melbourne and then London, Kim Salmonís Scientists played a brand of minimalist punked-up swamp blues that saw them become legends on at least three continents. Just about everyone loves the Scientist, from Sonic Youth and Mudhoney (both of whom have asked the band to play with them) to Sub Pop to Henry Rollins ñ in fact, the entire US alt-rock hierarchy. And whatís not to like ñ this new compilation for the UK features the strongest tracks from the bandís legendary Blood Red River recordings, notably ëSwamplandí, one of the most evocative and best loved Australian songs of all time. But thatís not all: as well as the studio recordings, with Kimís permission weíve unearthed some dynamite live recordings from 1982 that have never been released anywhere before. The packaging includes a mammoth essay on the bandís history written by Alex Ogg, with full co-operation and humorous asides from Kim, plus photos and memorabilia. A handy starting point for those new to the band, featuring as it does the cream of the Scientistsí work from their acclaimed early Melbourne period, but spiced up with some amazing live tracks for the established fan. TRACK LIST: 1.SWAMPLAND 2. THIS IS MY HAPPY HOUR 3. WHEN FATE DEALS ITS MORTAL BLOW 4. SET IT ON FIRE 5. REVHEAD 6. BURNOUT 7. THE SPIN 8. BLOOD RED RIVER 9. NITRO 10. SOLID GOLD HELL 11. MURDERESS IN A PURPLE DRESS 12. BACKWARDS MAN 13. FIRE ESCAPE 14. PERPETUAL MOTION (LIVE) 15. TIGER TIGER (LIVE) 16. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (LIVE) 17. SWAMPLAND (LIVE) 18. STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (LIVE) 19. WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE (LIVE) 20. THE SPIN (LIVE) 21. REVHEAD (LIVE) Format: CD Album

Label: Cherry Red

Catalog: CDMRED345

Origin: UK

Listed: 2008-01-29

Activity Status: IN STOCK - Ready To Ship

Price: $14.97

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