Jasper - S/T (CD, 1994 Ruckus Records)

David Krueger - Vocals/Violin
Adam Glogauer - Drums/Guitar
Nate Schreiner - Bass
Jason Guyer - Guitar

When Now William called it quits (1993?) the band split into Elgin (Max and Charlie) and Jasper (Adam and David).  I used to go see Jasper quite a lot at John Henry's where they always seemed uniquely out of place. Too moody for a bar band maybe? I think this cd holds up really well, the band was under-appreciated. In addition to Now William and Jasper, David frequently collaborated with Mike Johnson. Adam was in a ton of bands including Frank Booth and the Neighbors, Uncle Charlie, Now William, Jasper, bunny summer, The Cherry Poppin' Daddies and probably a bunch more that I'm forgetting.  Never knew Nate or Jason that well, anyone know where they came from/went to?

Jasper - S/T (1994)

1. The Shell
2. Glass
3. Chance to Wait
4. Awakenings
5. Ten Times
6. Vandalia
7. Crosses
8. The Ascent
9. Resist
10. Reunion
11. Slow Tide

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Less Than Zero - Eugene's First Zine? (1980)

Can't remember who originally published these, the editor was L. Zalin whoever that was. Maybe Steve Ibach or Henry Cooper would like to refresh my memory? I believe this magazine was Eugene's first 'zine way back in 1980! Henry Cooper was kind enough to send me his copies or these might be lost to the ages forever just like almost everything else on this blog would be. Anyone have a copy of the first issue they'd like to share? I believe there were only three published and here are issues #2 and #3.

Less Than Zero #2, May 1980

Features J. Gallows and the Executioners (who recorded a demo I'm still trying to get!), The Symbiotics (Eugene's first all-girl band? A live recording may exist but I haven't been able to track it down) as well as record and show reviews and a report on the Portland scene. Speaking of that, where the fuck is the Portland equivalent of this blog? If there is one could someone please send me a link?

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Less Than Zero #3, Sometime later in 1980

Features Xplorers, a Where Are They Now article explaining the demise of Eugene's early punkish bands as well as record reviews, comics and a lot about the U.K.

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Something She Said - Fluke (Cassette Only, 1991)

John Francis - Guitar/Vocals
Ty Hodson - Drums
Kurt Landre - Bass/Vocals

Something She Said existed for a short time, 1991-92? I don't recall seeing many people at their shows but they were one of my favorite bands at the time. Probably a little too pop oriented for the grunge obsessed Northwest of the early 90's but if these guys had been from the East Coast I imagine Matador would have snapped them up quicker than you could say the band's name. At some point in '92 shortly after the three bonus tracks I'm including here were recorded, Kurt left the band. Ty and John re-grouped as The Betmars and released a couple of things which I hope to eventually post so stay tuned.

Something She Said - Fluke (1991)

1. The Shortcoming Tendency of a Property Defect
2. All the Geniuses (Are Dead)
3. Bowlin' Pants
4. Rubberbands
5. Sub-Song
6. S' Just Like You
7. Only, They Do
8. Stuffing Myself for Doris (Again)
9. The Reality of Crab Fishing
10. Distance For Instance
11. Complimentary Mood
12. The Nice Thing

BONUS TRACKS (recorded in '92)

13. Backwards 3x
14. Impatient
15. That Smell Downstairs

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Three Pigs - S/T (Cassette Only, 1991)

Eugene Saunders - Guitar
Ben Beebee (RIP) - Bass/Vocals
Rachel Blumberg - Drums/Vocals

Three Pigs were one of about a zillion projects the three band members were involved with during their time at the University of Oregon. Some jazz influence, some Firehose, some Vomit Launch (hearing sweet voiced Rachel sing Vomit Launch's "Swelling Admiration" is a personal favorite, so wrong but so right!). Don't know much about the history of the band, think Eugene was also in the Black Dahlias when this was recorded, Ben & Rachel were also in Otto. This tape has the distinction of being (by-far) the most difficult to transfer to the digital realm due to there being no time at all between tracks so sorry in advance if the track increments are a little sloppier than you're used to. The tape was engineered by Patrick Yonally who you may remember from The Batcows, The Davenports, if, The Black Dahlias, The Undertakers, Otto, Flypaper or Sugarking. There are probably a couple I'm forgetting too, Patrick was a very busy guy!

Three Pigs - S/T (1991)

1. None of the Above
2. Roadside Geography
3. Reflections
4. Not You
5. Fur Lined Roof
6. Wet Morning
7. Que La Gente Quiere
8. Consumer Tune
9. #1 Hit Song
10. Swelling Admiration
11. Mystery Train
12. Equinox
13. Sesame St. Jazz

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Fieldburn (CD compilation, Pro-Arts 1993)

This compilation was released on cd in 1993 by Pro-Arts studios. It features tracks recorded by various bands at that studio. Friend of the blog Ron Kleim co-produced this thing and it features a couple of his bands.

Fieldburn (1993)

1. No Name - Oswald Five-O
2. World on Fire - Marble Orchard
3. Get Down - The Flapjacks
4. Western World - The Pearl Divers
5. Little Black Dot - The Whirlees
6. River In Your Mind - Marble Orchard
7. Tinted Windows - D.C. Beggars
8. Spitworm - Two Minutes Hate
9. Boppin' After Work - The Flapjacks
10. My Way - Oswald Five-O
11. Love on the Ground - The Pearl Divers
12. Going Somewhere - Marble Orchard
13. Re-Explore Your Mind - The Undertakers
14. Pegleg - The Whirlees
15. Amy - Flypaper
16. Get Stoned - The Electric Flies
17. Be - D.C. Beggars
18. Bad Dead - Two Minutes Hate
19. Proximity Fuse - The Detonators
20. Devil's Churn - The Electric Flies
21. Mine All Mine - The Undertakers
22. Act Your Rage - The Detonators
23. Igloo - Flypaper

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The Soulsations - Live at Taylor's & the Eugene Celebration (Unreleased)

Anyone want to help me out on the personnel?

Steve Ibach sent me a live cd a few months back and I'm finally getting around to posting it. The Soulsations were around for quite awhile if I recall correctly. Anyone want to write a band history because I'm sure not qualified to do it. These recordings must be from '89 or later because I hear them reference the Cherry Poppin' Daddies at one point. Sorry, don't have any song titles.

The Soulsations - Live at Taylor's and the Eugene Celebration

14 Live Tracks!

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Solid Citizens - Live at the Oregon Repertory Theater, Aug 12,1981 (Unreleased)

Dave Lange - Drums

Phil Morgan - Bass

Mark McGranagan - Guitar

Godfrey Daniels - Vocals/Horns

Michael Billings - Guitar/Vocals 

Written by Michael Billings

Arranged by Solid Citizens

This is a live recording that Michael Billings was kind enough to send my way. I believe this is the group's original lineup? Michael didn't include the titles of any of the tracks so if you happen to have an exceptional memory, please send me a track listing. I'm not sure that any studio recordings exist so this is probably as good as it gets, enjoy!

Solid Citizens - Live at the Oregon Repertory Theater, Aug 12,1981

13 Live Tracks!

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