It's Effin' Snowing

It's Snowing. Halloween hasn't even happened and there's an inch and a half of snow on the ground this morning. This is the beginning of something that won't likely cease until next March. It doesn't please me. So as I sit blearily here and bemoan this state of affairs I can only do that which I do. Drink coffee and post cruddy records from the days of the skinny tie. I have noticed a bit of quality control that has slipped by on a few singles with some previous software I'd been using and not paying attention while recording. (I multitask.) At some point I'll have to go back and redo and re-up a few things.

Let's start with the gem for today.


1. I.U.D.
2. Sophistication

"I.U.D." was comped on "Bloodstains Across Texas". If you're aware of what that is, then you have an idea of what you're getting here. A little blurt of arty TX Punk Rock circa 1979 with a great fuzz sound. The B-side has a very obvious nod to the might Fall with the singer's little sneering of "Sophis-tication-uh". I find it very endearing.
A compilation of their two singles and demos and other crud was released a few years ago. It may be worth both our whiles to find a copy. You'll let me know when you dig it up.



1. Darkest Hour
2. Distractions

The Delphobics were from New York. They called their label Fake Doom. There's some great synth in "Darkest Hour" that probably annoys most folks, but I'm not most folks. The single has a wonderful dark "end of the world" quality to it. There was apparently a second single,but I've never seen it. (or I'd own it). The B-side loses the synth but certainly doesn't get much cheerier, just a bit rawer. This one is a keeper for me.




1. My African Baby
2. Out to Lunch

The Socials were a high school band from New Orleans. They've apparently very recently gotten back together to relive their glory years as a funky New Wave band. I suppose that if these guys had been from the UK they'd have given Haircut 100 a run for their money. They've got a Facebook page even. It's pleasant enough stuff. Give yourself an asymmetrical haircut and put on some creepers and a bandana and enjoy.