Not first ever indie, rather self-released cassette of dozen songs already worth a proper album. Some of which already recorded for what is now known as “garjam” demo, and half of which would later appear in their major label albums. Sound-wise, it’s a combination of pop, post-punk and whatever they heard inside their heads, muddled up ingenuously. Production-wise, it is akin to Slanted and Enchanted, albeit unintentionally. Aside from confirming that their strength is on song craft more than studio cookery and technical cockiness, it also provides glimpse into the bands’ early days. Not a masterpiece, but a rarity. The Holy Grail for die-hards and remarkable addition to any music fan’s collection. ***
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