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The Fat Elvis
Current price: $15.99
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The Fat Elvis
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Released in conjunction with
,
compiles the later
releases --
, and
-- in one handy disc. As with its counterpart, the sound is perfect, the release notes thorough, and the reproductions of the original sleeves welcome. Also in common with
, the best extra fun comes from the liner notes and archival photos. Offering up praise and recollections this time around are, among others, L.A. punk scenester
(combative as always, but unreserved in his
worship),
. The latter offers a particular funny, brief story about seeing the young
open for
, dismissing them as "some kind of joke band" -- not too far off an assessment, frankly.
drummer
tells the lead tale, enthusiastically explaining
' importance to the early Austin, TX punk scene and how
benefitted from
' help in adding them to bills and providing practice space. The photos cover everything from promo shots, in-studio snaps, live craziness (one pair shows
on stage with
covering
'
), and a slew of flyers. A last mention at the end of the booklet describes the band as "the highest common denominators," well-deserved and accurate praise for a wonderful group. ~ Ned Raggett