Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Resistance - Uprising (Cassette Only, 1985)

Only saw The Resistance once, at the EMU dining hall in early 1985. All I remember is the singer Gary wearing a beret and being annoyed that the crowd just sat there and didn't react at all. You'd think the guy had never played a show in Eugene before. This was the band's only official release although I heard they recorded a full-length too. I believe they broke up quickly and were only around for a few months. Anyone know more? I think this is a nice post-punk effort.

1. Look Around You
2. Powder Blue Room
3. Veteran's Day
4. Hey Sam

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  1. Singer lives in Nor. Cal and is very involved with environmental/human rights groups. Drummer lives up in Seattle, has played in a ton of shitty bands up here, I should know I've been in half of them.

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  2. The drummer wouldn't happen to have kept a copy of the Resistance full-length would he?

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  3. Get in touch with James Halada or Michael Denning via Facebook. They may be able to help.

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  4. Right back atcha, Adem! Gary Hughes is also now on facebook, he may have a copy.

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  6. Mentioned in MRR scene report:
    http://oregonpunk.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/oregon85report.jpg
    rapidshare NOT WORKING (ahem)
    Please somebody track down the full length!!

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  7. I saw them at Club Bag, I liked 'em.

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