The legacy of The Sonics and The 13th Floor Elevators lives on today and over the past two decades has produced cult sensations such as Thee Milkshakes The Prisoners and Kaisers. A filthy hybrid of Rhythm 'n' Blues and surf sounds Trash Punk is one of the most enduring forces in rock n roll. This compilation covers nearly twenty years of Garage Punk & showcases some of the legendary characters that have emerged on the scene. From cult heroes The Gun Club and Link Wray to more rece
Tribal psychobilly blues is the best way to describe Gun Club's sound. Formed in Los Angeles in the early '80s their debut Fire of Love had intense energy fueled by frontman Jeffrey Lee Pierce's delivery. For ""Las Vegas Story"" Pierce won over guitarist Kid Congo Powers (The Cramps) and Patricia Morrison (the Bags) on bass. Pierce launched his solo career in 1985 but in 1987 came back with a realigned Club and the album Mother Juno earned them a wider following. In 1996 Pierce passed away from a brain hemorrhage. Fire Of Live features footage from two performances by The Gun Club. The first was recorded at the legendary Hacienda club in Manchester England during the early 80s. The second is a rare live TV appearance shot in Madrid in 1985 and includes an interview with the band. Tracklist: Hacienda 1983 1. Lost Highway 2. Moonlight Hotel 3. Bad Indian 4. The House On Highland Ave 5. Bad America 6. Walking With The Beast 7. Preachin The Blues 8. Sleeping In Blood City 9. The Fire Of Love 10. Death Party 11. For The Love Of Ivy 12. A Love Supreme Madrid 1985 13. Walking With The Beast 14. Run Through The Jungle 15. Moonlight Motel 16. The Lie Interview 17. John Hardy 18. Bad America 19. Death Party 20. The Fire Of Love 21. Sex Beat 22. Jack On Fire
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