Album

Chewing Hides The Sound

Snakefinger

1979 · Rock

Rare pressing on Gatefold

Chewing Hides The Sound by Snakefinger

Chewing Hides The Sound is a Rock album by Snakefinger, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 19 pressings tracked.

About

Chewing Hides The Sound was Snakefinger's first full-length album, released by Ralph Records in 1979. The record is co-produced with The Residents, who also co-wrote many of the songs. The album has the distinction of featuring the first recorded cover version of Kraftwerk's song "The Model", it also features the cover of "Magic and Ecstasy" by Ennio Morricone from the soundtrack of Exorcist II: The Heretic.

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Tracklist

Side A

  1. A1The Model3:39
  2. A2Kill The Great Raven3:05
  3. A3Jesus Was A Leprechaun2:00
  4. A4Here Comes The Bums2:51
  5. A5The Vivian Girls2:59
  6. A6Magic And Ecstasy2:51

Side B

  1. B1Who Is The Culprit And Who Is The Victim?2:59
  2. B2What Wilbur?2:35
  3. B3Picnic In The Jungle4:00
  4. B4Friendly Warning2:39
  5. B5I Love Mary2:33
  6. B6The Vultures Of Bombay3:06

Sound DNA

  • Rock
  • Art Rock
  • brittle
  • art school
  • chaotic

Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.

Two variations for this release: one has bi-color yellow/green labels on disc (this one), and another one with completely green labels.

Credits

The people behind it.

Performers

  • Don JackovichPERCUSSION
  • Phil CulpBASS
  • Steven BrownSAXOPHONE SOPRANO SAXOPHONE
  • The ResidentsWRITTEN BY, REMIX

Rare pressing on Gatefold · 19 pressings tracked on Gatefold

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