High-energy C-40 cassette that includes live recordings of Smegma’s first two punk shows in Portland in 1978 as well as the two studio recordings ’Going Rancid’(1978) and ‘Flashcards’ (released on 7” vinyl in 1979). The dynamite drums, sledge hammer guitar chords, tape manipulations and window breaking vocals of this Smegma line-up will take you to regions far beyond punk. Play this tape and you will find yourself shouting…
Smegma came into being in Pasadena, California on November 23, 1973. Despite having no formal art or music training, several friends decided to experiment with playing ‘real’ music. They tried a ‘band without musicians’ concept by allowing musicians only for special parts as needed. The only other rule was, “NO HIPPY MUSIC” or any other contemporary sounds. They developed their own ‘primitive suburban folk…
Smegma’s ‘Son Of Geek’ is a condensed musical in several acts with a disturbing storyline and psychedelic improvisations by Greaso Headcheez, Ju Suk Reet Meate, Paul Rioux, Bard and guests Turkey Mon and Mike Jabowski. Son of Geek, the lyrics warn a couple of times, is a freak. And yeah, this guy takes you places: ‘Hello Mr Geek. It looks like your teeth is ruined. I’ll try to fix it up..’…