The Naked and the Dead (band)
| The Naked and the Dead | |
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 The Naked and the Dead 1985 - photo by Sue Fasolino | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | New York, USA |
| Genres | Gothic rock, deathrock, post-punk |
| Years active | 1985, 2002, 2005 |
| Labels | Rue Morgue Music, Moorleichen Recordings |
| Associated acts | Bell Hollow, The Children's Zoo, The Ochrana, The Brides, White Light Lametta, The Harrow |
| Past members |
Christopher Bollman Greg Fasolino Lorianne Oakley John Grady David Patti Julia Ghoulia D.W. Friend |
The Naked and the Dead were a short-lived but influential gothic rock/deathrock band from New York, founded in 1985. They split up after issuing one eponymous four-song demo cassette in September 1985.
In 2001, following a revival of interest (particularly for their old song "Cassandra") and appearances on several compilation CDs, the band self-released a collection of their 1985 studio and live recordings (later reissued via Lulu.com in 2007). They reformed during early 2002, culminating in a reunion show in Brooklyn in December 2002.
The band went into hibernation again in early 2003, though they reunited for a special 20th anniversary concert at the Drop Dead Festival, held at Manhattan's Knitting Factory in October 2005,.[1]
Bollman and Fasolino were members of Brooklyn dream pop band Bell Hollow from 2003–2008, while latter-day vocalist Julia Ghoulia and 2005 drummer D.W. Friend (ex-Brickbats) performed with The Brides.
An eponymous EP consisting of the four tracks on the 1985 demo cassette and three 1985 live tracks was digitally self-released in 2009. Three of the tracks appeared on the 2012 compilation LP Dark New York (Gotham City's Post Punk, Goth, & Deathrock Bands 1983-1988) Vol. 1.
In 2014, the band's 1985 song "Carousel" was prominently featured on the Killed by Deathrock, Vol. 1 compilation issued by Sacred Bones Records).[2]
Members
- Christopher Bollman - bass (1985, 2002, 2005)
- Greg Fasolino - guitar (1985, 2002, 2005)
- Lorianne Oakley - vocals (1985)
- John Grady - drums (1985)
- David Patti - drums (1985, 2002)
- Julia Ghoulia - vocals (2002, 2005)
- D.W. Friend - drums (2005)
Discography
EPs
- The Naked and the Dead demo cassette (1985, Rue Morgue Records)
- The Naked and the Dead digital (2009, self-release)
Compilation albums
- The Naked and the Dead CD (2001) Moorleichen Recordings, reissue (2007) Lulu.com
Compilation appearances
- "Cassandra" on Trinity Vol. 1 CD (2002, StarVox/Darkcell Digital)
- "Taboo" on Release the Rats CD (2003, Creepy Rat Records)
- "Cassandra" on Dark Awakening Vol. 4 CD (2005, COP International)
- "Taboo", "The Gate" and "Godfather Grimorie" on Dark New York (Gotham City's Post Punk, Goth, & Deathrock Bands 1983-1988) Vol. 1 LP (2012, Black Scorpio Records)
- "Carousel" on Killed by Deathrock, Vol. 1 LP/CD (2014, Sacred Bones Records)
External links
- The Naked and the Dead on Facebook
- The Naked and the Dead on Deathrock.com
- YouTube: The Naked and the Dead Live at CBGB 1985
- YouTube: The Naked and the Dead Live in Brooklyn 2002
- YouTube: The Naked and the Dead Live at Drop Dead 2005