Album
The Friend Catcher
1980 · Rock
4 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Friend Catcher is an Alt/Indie album by The Birthday Party, originally released in 1980. On Gatefold: 2 pressings tracked, owned by 4 collectors.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Release The Bats2:32
- A2Blast Off2:19
Side B
- B1The Friend Catcher4:22
- B2Mr. Clarinet3:44
- B3Happy Birthday4:01
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Goth Rock
- abrasive
- menacing
- nocturnal
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Although not mentioned on the release, this issue is commonly known as "The Friend Catcher" and is listed as such in The Birthday Party's discography. [See link in release history]
This 12" contains the previously released singles:
Release The Bats (AD 111 (opens in a new tab))
The Friend Catcher (AD 12 (opens in a new tab)) [Only side A]
Mr. Clarinet (AD 114 (opens in a new tab)).
Tracks "Over" (side A) produced in London, April 1981.
Tracks "This Side" (side B) produced in Melbourne, late '79 early '80.
No printed track durations.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Mick HarveyGUITAR, ORGAN, PERCUSSION
- Nick CaveVOCALS
- Phill CalvertDRUMS
- Rowland S. HowardGUITAR
- Tracy PewBASS
4 collectors on Gatefold own this · 2 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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