Back from the Grave, Volume 2 (CD)
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Released | August 23, 1996 | |||
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Length | 01:13:05 | |||
Label | Crypt | |||
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Back from the Grave, Volume 2 (CD), is the second installment in the Back from the Grave compact disc-exclusive series of garage rock compilations assembled by Tim Warren of Crypt Records. It was released on August 23, 1996.[1][2] Its track listing differs from that of the LP version, which is part of the Back From the Grave LP-edition series, also on Crypt. In keeping with all of the entries in the series, and as indicated in the subheading which reads "Raw 'n' Crude Mid-60s Garage Punk!," this collection consists of many 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][2][3] Accordingly, the set generally excludes psychedelic, folk rock, and pop-influenced material in favor of basic primitive rock and roll.[3] The packaging features a booklet containing well-researched liner notes written by Tim Warren which conveys 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.[4][3] The liner notes are noticeably opinionated, sometimes engaging in tongue-in-cheek insults directed at other genres of music. The booklet 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 "burn on a skewer" all adherents of supposedly heretical pop and progressive music which have come to prominence over the years, such as disco.[3]
The set begins with the pounding Bo Diddley rhythms and scintillating guitar parts of "Don't Cry to Me," by Jerry & the Others, from Dayton, Ohio.[3] Murphy & the Mob from Tyler, Texas sing the highly despondent "Born Loser," which was released on Talisman Records in 1966.[3] The Montells, from Miami, who had previously recorded as H.M. Subjects (Her Majesty's Subjects) perform "You Can't Make Me."[3] The Tamrons from Concord, North Carolina play "Wild Man," which begins with a guitar riff suggestive of the Twilight Zone theme.[3] "Dinah Wants Religion" is by the Fabs, from Fullerton, California, who are sometimes mistaken for being a Texas band. "Little Boy Blue" is by Tonto and the Renegades from Ocean Port, New Jersey.[3] The Sloths' version of "Makin' Love" is included in the set.[3] They were from Los Angeles, and the song was later recorded by the Dirty Shames.[3] Also included is "What in the World," by the Vectors, from Western Illinois, and "Warning" by the Humans, from Albion, New York.[3] Detroit's the Kegg's perform what Tim Warren refers to as their "tortured" anthem, "To Find Out."[3] The set ends with "Baby Get Lost," by the Barracudas.[3]
Track listing
- Jerry & The Others: "Don't Cry to Me" 2:56
- The Fugitives: "You Can't Blame That on Me" 2:42
- Willie the Wild One: "Willie the Wild One" 2:11
- Murphy & The Mob: "Born Loser" 2:28
- The Mods: "You've Got Another Think Comin'" 2:31
- Sir Winston and the Commons: "We're Gonna Love" 2:38
- The Royal Flairs: "Suicide" 1:59
- The Montells: "You Can't Make Me" 2:14
- Tamrons: "Wild-Man" 3:11
- Cyclones: "She's No Good" 2:19
- The Fabs: "Dinah Wants Religion" 2:41
- Red Beard & the Pirates: "Go on Leave" 2:28
- The Hallmarks: "I Know Why" 2:41
- Rocky & The Riddlers: "Flash and Crash" 2:44
- Tonto and the Renegades: "Little Boy Blue" 2:26
- The Botumless Pit/The Suedes: "13 Stories High" 2:42
- The Aztex: "I Said Move" 2:08
- The Sloths: "Makin' Love" 2:03
- The Wyld: "Fly by Nighter" 2:01
- The Vectors: "What in the World" 2:19
- The Huns: "Shakedown" 2:14
- The Humans: "Warning" 2:27
- The Warlords: "Real Fine Lady" 2:12
- The Vestells "Won't You Tell Me" 2:41
- The Illusions: "City of People" 2:29
- The Jaguars: It's Gonna Be Alright 2:17
- The Few: "Escape" (John Clifford White) 2:39
- The Keggs: "To Find Out" 2:18
- The Nomads: "Be Nice" 2:39
- The Barracudas: "Baby Get Lost" 1:47[2]
Catalogue and release information
- Compact disc (CRYPT CD-0345, rel. 1996)
References
- 1 2 Jones, Lucy (October 10, 2012). "Back From The Grave Garage Rock Compilations - Album A&E". New Musical Express. ©Time Inc. (UK) Ltd. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
- 1 2 3 Phares, Heather. "Back from the Grave, Vol. 2 (Review)". AllMusic. AllMusic, a division of All Media Network, LLC. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Warren, Tim (1996). Back From the Grave, Volume 2. Crypt Records. - CD Liner notes and cover artwork.
- ↑ Gardner, Todd (2004). "Review of Back from the Grave Vol. 1". Turn Me on Dead Man. Retrieved September 23, 2015.