This is the second album to be released by Blonde Vinyl Records, probably when it was started as a real label. The first version was released on cassette only, but was later re-released on CD. The album finds L.S.U. going adding a slightly more alternative feel to their gothic hard rock sound. Most consider this a great follow-up to Shaded Pain, while a few find it to be a regression.
Other information:
Originally released with two covers in 1989 (one regular, one limited edition of 500 copies). Re-released in 1991 on Blonde Vinyl Records with a variation of the 1989 regular cover. Re-released in 1999 on M8 records with bonus songs (#12-18 are live from Cornerstone 1991 and #19-21 are live from Cornerstone 1993). Re-released in 2019 on vinyl and CD with new cover painting.
| Label: |
Blonde Vinyl Records |
| Format: |
Cassette |
| Released: |
1989 |
| Genre: |
Alternative Rock |
| Producer: |
Michael Knott |
| Re-Issue: |
CD, Cassette; 1992; Blonde Vinyl Records |
| Re-Issue: |
CD; 1999; M8 Records |
| Re-Issue: |
CD, Vinyl; 2019; Retroactive Records / Blonde Vinyl Records |
| Michael Knott: |
Vocals, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Cover Paintings |
| Michael Sauerbrey: |
Background Vocals, Bass Guitar |
| Kevin Lee Annis: |
Drums, Percussion |
| Neil Vorndran: |
Drums |
| Jamie J. Makarczyk: |
Bass |
| Dave from Amy: |
Guitar solo (“I Need You So”) |
| 01) |
The Bomb |
4:02 |
Knott |
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| 02) |
Ocean Blue |
3:37 |
Knott |
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| 03) |
Touch |
2:55 |
Knott |
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| 04) |
House of Love |
2:52 |
Knott |
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| 05) |
Revival Nineties |
3:40 |
Knott |
demo version is on Bomb Bay Babies – Volume 1 |
| 06) |
Carry Me to Cairo |
3:05 |
Knott |
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| 07) |
Come Alive Again |
4:08 |
Knott |
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| 08) |
Dancin’ in the Kettle |
3:09 |
Knott |
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| 09) |
I Need You So |
3:24 |
Knott |
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| 10) |
Nineties Tease |
1:31 |
Knott |
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| 11) |
Wakin’ Up the Dead |
3:51 |
Knott |
demo version is on Bomb Bay Babies – Volume 1 |
| The 1999 M8 re-issue includes these bonus songs (Live at Cornerstone Volume II): |
| 12) |
Intro – this is just my life |
0:45 |
|
concert chatter |
| 13) |
Free Her |
3:14 |
Knott |
Originally on Lifesavers – Kiss of Life |
| 14) |
Jordan River |
3:56 |
Knott |
Originally on Shaded Pain |
| 15) |
I’m Torn |
4:04 |
Knott |
Originally on Shaded Pain |
| 16) |
Bye Bye Color |
6:43 |
Knott |
Originally on Shaded Pain |
| 17) |
Die Baby Die |
2:32 |
Knott |
Originally on Shaded Pain |
| 18) |
Ripped Off Record Companies |
1:09 |
|
concert chatter |
| 19) |
Benny |
2:25 |
Knott |
Originally on LSU Cash in Chaos – World Tour |
| 20) |
Hang Me High |
7:07 |
Knott |
Originally on Screaming Brittle Siren |
| 21) |
Shaded Pain |
5:33 |
Knott |
Originally on Shaded Pain |
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