Freakin' rocks man. The last time Pat Ratsass, Steve Trip Mender, and Geoff Dusty Coffins ever played on stage together was at the Trocadero in SF as an encore to a Hot Rod Shopping Cart show opening for Agent Orange with J Meraz on drums. Some, including Kurt Cobain and Mark Arm, cite Tales of Terror as a key inspiration for the then-burgeoning grunge scene. By 1984 they were playing all over town and supporting big name punk acts like The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, and Fang.. Their one album, the self-titled effort Tales of Terror, was released in 1984 on the San Francisco indie label, CD Presents.Distribution was limited; it is estimated that less than 5000 copies were pressed. aggressive, energetic, male vocals, raw, nihilistic, manic, ominous, noisy. Described by Midtown Monthly as "One of the most influential bands Sacramento ever produced" and often cited as the foundation of the grunge movement, their blend of hardcore, psychedelia, and rock had a lasting impact on music fans around the country, including Green River and Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain. Man the times we all had. About 10 years ago I heard that Alternative Tentacles was gonna reissue this. This shit, is everything Id love the most in hardcore punk give these fuckers more credit seriously, Hugely influential to the development of "grunge" or, if you don't like that word, many of the famous players in the Pacific NW underground rock explosion of the late '80s and early '90s. I can't find that page anymore though and it's gonna drive me nuts if I don't know the name of the microphone! Bad Company, Bad Company, Bad Company. By the looks of the major streaming services and mp3 peddlers this has actually gotten a reissue recently w/ a couple of bonus tracks, somehow credited to CD Presents. [1], Their one album, the self-titled effort Tales of Terror, was released in 1984 on the San Francisco indie label, CD Presents. magazine Mudhoney’s Mark Arm (whose earlier band Green River covered Tales' "Ozzy" on their 1987 Dry As a Bone EP) listed some of their gigs as the most inspirational he had seen. What more needs to be said. One of the most amazing and fun and non-stop KILLER records ever unleashed. 1984...I Love It All And I'm Beggin For More! They were later joined by guitarist Lyon Wong and drummer Mike Hunter. Great slab of punk rock that seriously needs a reissue. However, the band's career came to an end on the night of January 5, 1986. Tales of Terror in 1985, from left to right: "Tales of Terror: Bad Dream or Acid Trip? The hardest album to find on the internet? The Ramones are little school girls next these goons. Trifecta! That book and specifically those lists were basically my bible as a teen. Wong was 22 years old. referencing Tales Of Terror, LP, Album, CD 015 I remember reading something a while back that really detailed the recording process for this album, and I was blown away that they only used one microphone stuck in front of the band for the entire record. [1] In Exclaim! From a drunken Elvis cover and another where Rats Ass sings about an Elvis tattoo down on his cock, to killer hardcore in the vein of Damaged, to eerie deathrock chords displayed in "Tales of Terror" and "Ozzy" - not a minute is wasted (except the band themselves, most likely!) Records that Scream to be Reissued and/ or Digitalized, NOW!!! Directed by Roger Corman. The Stooges cover is especially unnecessary when the original was WAY more vicious and was recorded a decade earlier when this genre didn't even exist. I remember reading something a while back that really detailed the recording process for this album, and I was blown away that they only used one microphone stuck in front of the band for the entire record. "I've got an Elvis tattoo on my cock" is their best tune. ‘TALES OF TERROR’ is a wonderful Edgar Allan Poe adaptation precisely because it captures the range that the writer often exhibited in his own literature. Some of the most ugly, abrasive, and downright crude punk to exist. It's truly unbelievable how astounding this recording is, song after song. Distribution was limited; it is estimated that less than 5000 copies were pressed[2]. Your stereo system simply won't be able to play this loud enough. Release view [combined information for all issues]. He was pronounced dead at 2:14 am, January 6, at Sutter General Hospital. Pretty decent though nondescript obscure 80's punk that myself and probably a lot of you checked out because our favorite native of Aberdeen, Washington gave it one or two passing mentions in diaries we were never meant to read. Ask Mark Arm, or Melvins or...y'know, that one guy who shot himself in the 1990's. Or don't and be left in the dust and have all your friends tease you and call you Nancyboy because you just don't get how utterly outstanding, legendary even, Tales of Terror were. [3] The band opted not to continue without Lyon Wong. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Second guitarist Trip missing in action. All the community rules apply here. Be respectful! Likewise, don't respond to trollish comments; just report them and ignore them. If it wasn’t for the murder of Lyon Wong. Don't get in arguments with people here, or start long discussions. Jokes are fine, but don't post tactless/inappropriate ones. This needs to be reissued though! Don't use this space to complain about the average rating, chart position, genre voting, others' reviews or ratings, or errors on the page. One of my favorite albums. Singer is in jail on heroin charges, bassist is two-time felon, lead guitarist, Lyon Wong, son of film star Victor Wong, was killed in a street fight, drummer lives in San Francisco in a methadone house. Highly recommended. To rate, slide your finger across the stars from left to right. Does anyone remember that webpage and/or can tell me what that mic was?? The Tales of Terror LP is the very definition of the greatest of punk rock recordings. Bands played faster, but so fucking. ***i don't care about sleep {{{archive 2009-13}}}***, Got the Girl Werewolf Beer at Midnight Blues, Obscured by Clouds: Loved by dozens, ignored by billions. our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Any spoilers should be placed in spoiler tags as such. Don't post randomness/off-topic comments. The various members drifted into other groups, most notably the Pirates of Venus, the Cactus Liquors and the Whorelords. I guess they never did. "[5], "Texas Against the World""Danant""LSD for Africa". I probably searched for this on Soulseek a few times back in the day but never got around to it until now. These guys are Sac legends. Votes are used to help determine the most interesting content on RYM. [1], Tales of Terror was formed in 1982 by singer Pat Stratford and bassist Geoff Magner, formerly of the punk band Square Cools. Use the boards for extended discussion. When this came out there were punk records that were crazier, faster, weirder, scarier, all sorts of things, and I think I'm drawn to ones that do one specific thing more or better than the other ones, making this one just seem forgettable but still alright. The assailant received a 6-month sentence for manslaughter. The effect is cheapened by learning about it from an RYM list or something. Wong, the son of Chinese-American actor Victor Wong, died on a Midtown sidewalk of head trauma he suffered after being knocked to the curb during a late-night altercation. [1], By 1984 they were playing all over town and supporting big name punk acts like The Vandals, Dead Kennedys, and Fang. ", "Man, 22, Dies of Head Injury From Clash", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tales_of_Terror_(band)&oldid=966498770, Musical groups from Sacramento, California, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Square Cools, Pirates of Venus, Cactus Liquors, Whorelords, Ding Dang, Hot Rod Shopping Cart, The Poontones, This page was last edited on 7 July 2020, at 12:41. Tales of Terror was a Sacramento hardcore punk band which was active from 1982 until 1986. The various tales reveal Edgar Allan Poe's trademark paranoid characters, his vivid imagination, and even his morbid sense of humour. My Favorite Hardcore/Punk/Garage Rock&Roll Albums all time. Had to pay an arm and a leg to obtain an original vinyl copy of this, but so worth it. [4] Dave Chavez of Verbal Abuse said, "With the right management and maybe a little bit of rehab here and there, Tales of Terror probably would have been the Nirvana and broke. However, the band's career came to an end on the night of January 5, 1986. It never got any better than back then. Keep your comments focused on the release. Don't comment just to troll/provoke. With Vincent Price, Maggie Pierce, Leona Gage, Peter Lorre. It's fine old punk 'n roll that sounds like early Black Flag mixed with Sex Pistols and doesn't deserve much analysis.

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