Packaged in an oversized cardboard pocket folder letterpress printed by hand at Independent Project Press. Includes a full-color 24-page booklet with details and photographs of all the artists included on the compilation, featuring an introduction written by former Rolling Stone writer/editor David Fricke.
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about
The Torn Boys were formed in the fall of 1982 by Stockton, California natives Jeffrey Clark (vocals, electric guitar) and Kelly Foley (vocals, acoustic guitar). Duncan Atkinson came onboard to add synth-bass and a Roland drum machine as well as backing vocals, and in the Spring of 1983, 19 year old Grant-Lee Phillips (formerly of local group Bloody Holly) was recruited as lead guitarist. Performing mostly at cafes, parties, and occasional nearby college gigs, the Torn Boys developed an avid local following, soon replacing covers of Velvet Underground and Television songs in their sets with originals; a handful of which they recorded in home studios on 4-track and 8-track machines. This version of “Fountain of Blood” (cribbed from a thrift store collection of poems by Charles Baudelaire) was recorded live in-studio at the UC Davis college radio station. A full album of Torn Boys recordings from 1983 is scheduled to be released on IPR in 2022.
credits
from Source: The Independent Project Records Collection,
released August 20, 2021
Jeffrey Clark - vocals, electric rhythm guitar
Kelly Foley - acoustic guitar, vocals
Duncan Atkinson - synthesizer, drum machine, vocals
Grant-Lee Phillips - electric lead guitar
supported by 18 fans who also own “Fountain of Blood (Live KDVS)”
Beautifully crafted tracks with a lot of heart. So happy they were reissued on vinyl with the IPR work of art packaging and available for streaming here on BC. Thanks Half String! slowdive_fan
supported by 14 fans who also own “Fountain of Blood (Live KDVS)”
First off I’m unbelievably excited this recording exists. Bonus is this label rules. So much care put into the packaging, fair pricing, postcards, and the ever important handwritten thanks. Peace, love, and take care. Your efforts on this document are greatly appreciated! popetones
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