Lungs is an Alt/Indie album by Big Black, originally released in 1982. On Gatefold: 8 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
About
Créditos Instruments – Steve Albini Saxophone – John Bohnen (tracks: A2) Vocals – Mark Hayes (tracks: A3) It was released in December 1982 on Ruthless Records, and was reissued in 1992 on Touch and Go Records. A 19-year-old Steve Albini played nearly every instrument on Lungs, with "sax bleats" by Albini's college friend John Bohnen and drums being handled by "Roland," a drum machine that was credited as a member of the band. The EP was used to recruit the other members of Big Black. Lungs was recorded on a TEAC 3340 loaned to Albini in exchange for a case of beer. Albini has since described the record as the worst he has ever made. The original EP came with an array of objects, including loaded squirt guns, bloody pieces of paper (one of Albini's friends suffered from a nosebleed), dollar bills, condoms, concert tickets, Bruce Lee trading cards, pictures of old people and firecrackers. Things like fishhooks and razorblades were discounted, fearing lawsuits.
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Tracklist
- 1Steelworker4:14
- 2Live In a Hole3:00
- 3Dead Billy3:27
- 4I Can Be Killed4:27
- 5Crack3:54
- 6Rip2:21
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Noise Rock
- abrasive
- aggressive
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
The first hundred or so copies were cut and glued by Steve and Jon Babbin (the Effigies' manager). Some copies had cool inserts (razor blades, hair, blood, bazooka Joe comics, pictures of dead people, bumper stickers, PIL tickets and other miscellaneous crap), some didn't.
Included an insert with production notes and lyrics.
Re-released on Touch And Go in 1992.
Processing engineer and - company for lacquer cut uncredited, identified by the etched matr
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Steve Albini
- John BohnenSAXOPHONE
- Mark HayesVOCALS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 8 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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