Back from the Grave, Volumes 3 and 4 (CD)
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| Released | 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 1960s | |||
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| Label | Crypt | |||
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Back from the Grave, Volumes 3 and 4 (CD) is a remastered CD that combines into one disc volumes 3 and 4 of the original 19831 and 1984 LPs in the Back from the Grave series of garage rock compilations out by Tim Warren of Crypt Records.[1] This CD was released in 2015.[2] It is not to be confused with the older Back from the Grave, Volume 3 and Back from the Grave, Volume 4 CDs released from 1996-2000, which differed dramatically from their LP counterparts in terms of track selection.[2][3] This new CD is a part of a new Back from the Grave sub-series of CDs which attempts to more faithfully replicate the song selection original LPs, bringing the series for the first time into multi-media coherence.[2][4][5]
In keeping with all of the entries in the series, this collection consists of songs which display the rawer and more aggressive side of the genre and are often characterized by the use of fuzztone-distorted guitars and rough vocals.[1][6][7] The set generally excludes psychedelic, folk rock, and pop-influenced material in favor of basic primitive rock and roll.[1][7] The packaging features well-researched liner notes written by Tim Warren which convey basic information about each song and group, such as origin, recording date, and biographical sketches, usually written in a conversational style that includes occasional slang, anecdotes, humorous asides.[1][7] The liner notes are noticeably opinionated, sometimes engaging in tongue-in-cheek insults directed at other genres of music.[1][7] The packaging also includes photographs of the bands, and the front cover features a highly satirical cartoon by Mort Todd depicting revivified "rock and roll" zombies who have just emerged from the grave to "drop in a pit" all adherents of supposedly "heretical" pop and progressive music which have come to prominence over the years.[1]
The set begins with "Be My Queen" by the Chentelles from Western Michigan.[1] "I've Got Something to Say," by the Interns from Akron, Ohio, received regional airplay, and the group even made a local TV appearance.[1] The Monacles from Orange County, California also appeared on a local TV show in their area and perform "I Can't Win."[1] "Don't Cry to Me," by Jerry & the Others, from Dayton, Ohio is set to pounding Bo Diddley rhythms and scintillating guitar parts.[1] Murphy & the Mob from Tyler, Texas sing the highly despondent "Born Loser," which was released on Talisman Records in 1966.[1] "You Can't Make Me," is by the Montells from Miami, Florida, who had previously recorded as H.M. Subjects (Her Majesty's Subjects).[1] "Wild Man" by the Tamrons, from Concord North Carolina, begins with a Twilight Zone-inspired arpeggiated riff and was recorded at Arthur Smith's Studio in Charlotte.[1] "Dinah Wants Religion" is by the Fabs, from Fullerton, California, who are sometimes mistaken for being a Texas band.[1] Tacoma, Washington garage rock legends, the Sonics, are represented on the set with the fuzz-drenched "Santa Claus."[1] Tonto & the Renegades from Ocean Port, New Jersey respond in kind with "Little Boy Blue."[1] Side two begins with "13 Stories High" by the Botumless Pit.[1] L.A.'s the Sloths provide the blues-tinged protopunk of "Makin' Love."[1] Chicago's the Vectors are heard doing their venison of "What In the World."[1] The set concludes with "Night of the Sadist," by Larry and the Blue Notes.[1]
Track listing
- The Chentelles: "Be My Queen"
- Little Willie and the Adolescents: "Get Out of My Life"
- Ken and the Fourth Dimension: "See if I Care"
- Me and Them Guys: "I Loved Her So"
- The Interns: "I've Got Something to Say"
- The Intruders Five: "Ain't Comin' Back"
- The Monacles: "I Can't Win"
- Lil' Boys Blue: "I'm Not There"
- Jerry and the Others: "Don't Cry to Me"
- The Fugitives: "You Can't Blame That on Me"
- The Raunch Hands: "Tiger Guitars"
- William the Wild One: "Willie the Wild One"
- Murphy and the Mob: "Born Loser"
- The Mods: "You've Got Another Thing Comin'"
- Sir Winston and the Commons: "We're Gonna Love"
- The Royal Flairs: "Suicide"
- The Montells: "You Can't Make Me"
- The Tamrons: "Wild-Man"
- The Cyclones: "She's No Good"
- The Fabs: "Dinah Wants Religion"
- Red Beard and The Pirates: "Go on Leave"
- The Hallmarks: "I Know Why"
- The Sonics: "Santa Claus"
- Rocky & The Riddlers: "Flash and Crash"
- Tonto & The Renegades: "Little Boy Blue"
- The Botumless Pit: "13 Stories High"
- The Aztex: "I Said Move"
- The Nomads: "Be Nice"
- Bunker Hill: "The Girl Can't Dance"
- The Sloths: "Makin' Love"
- The Wyld: 'Fly by Nighter"
- The Vectors: "What in the World"
- The Huns: "Shakedown"
- Larry and The Blue Notes: "Night of the Sadist"
Catalogue and release information
- Compact disc (Crypt CD, rel. 2015)
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Warren, Tim (1996). Back From the Grave, Volumes 3 and 4 (CD). Crypt Records. - LP Liner notes and cover artwork.
- 1 2 3 "Back From the Grave 3 & 4". Amazon.com. Amzon.com Inc. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ↑ "Back from the Grave 3". Amazon.com. Amazon.com Inc. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Various – Back From The Grave Volume Three". Discogs. Discogs®. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ "Various – Back From The Grave Volume Four". Discogs. Discogs®. Retrieved October 24, 2015.
- ↑ Phares, Heather. "Back from the Grave, Vol. 1 (Review)". AllMusic. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Ballantyne, Dave (March 14, 2015). "Back from the Grave Vol. 1- 10". Under the Surface. Under the Surface. Retrieved October 10, 2015.