Scratch Acid - Scratch Acid EP/Berserker

Pre-Order. Released 14th March, via Touch & Go

Born out of the early 1980’s Austin noise punk scene, Scratch Acid deliberately eschewed the loud, fast rules of hardcore as everything they didn’t want to be and embraced a weirder, artier sound. Prior to the release of their 1984 debut S/T EP, someone gave Touch and Go Records owner Corey Rusk a cassette of the recording, and he was instantly a huge fan. Rusk was immediately interested in releasing the EP and contacted the band to express his admiration. At the time, Scratch Acid had already committed to working with Rabid Cat Records. The group quickly developed a riveting performance aesthetic, and, as the debut S/T EP made its way around the country via fanzines, college radio, and word of mouth, the band mounted short tours to the Midwest and the East Coast. While he was not able to work with Scratch Acid directly through Touch and Go, Rusk had begun booking shows with Scratch Acid in Detroit, so he could see them live and meet them. A friendship formed, and Touch and Go Records would eventually release the band’s second EP, Berserker, in 1987. The Players: Brett Bradford – guitar. David Wm. Sims – bass. Rey Washam – drums. David Yow – vocals. 

Limited Edition 180 Gram White LP. 1000 Copies Worldwide.

Remastered By Bob Weston From The Original Analog Tapes. Gatefold LP Jacket W/ Full Colour Inner Sleeve. Two Eps Together On One 12” Record. Includes members of The Jesus Lizard, Rapeman, Big Boys, and Tad.

S/T EP (Side A) 1 Cannibal 2 Greatest Gift 3 Monsters 4 Owner’s Lament 5 She Said 6 Mess 7 El Espectro 8 Lay Screaming BERSERKER (SIDE B) 9 Mary Had A Little Drug Problem 10 For Crying Out Loud 11 Moron’s Moron 12 Skin Drips 13 This Is Bliss 14 Flying Houses