Martin Rev

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ROIR is proud to release Martin Rev's self-titled solo debut album, originally released in 1979 on Charles Ball's Lust/Unlust label (see Lydia Lunch & James Chance), now with 5 bonus tracks (3 unreleased & exclusive). Rev is best known for his confrontational work with Alan Vega as Suicide, considered one of the most influential bands of the last 30 year. This record, somewhere between the harsh sound of Rev's early work with Suicide and his more melodic, 50's-doo-wop-inspired solo material (See Me Ridin'), is concrete evidence of how influential Rev's dirty American-motorik music really wa. Any fan of Suicide owes it to his/herself to buy this record. If you have any interest in today's hot new thing, Electro-Clash, or wonder why journalists call Suicide the 'Kraftwerk of the States' (or why they strongarmed copies of Suicide's first album from Lester Bangs) - you must get this seminal release from Rev, and attempt to answer the question:"Who hasn't he influenced?" And as if Rev's solo album isn't exciting enough, Suicide will be releasing their first new album in nearly a decade. What the press had to say .

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