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THE FLESH EATERS A Minute To Pray A Second To Die (LP) (w/ members of X) (KBD)
Sold Date:
March 14, 2016
Start Date:
July 26, 2015
Final Price:
$19.00
(USD)
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The Flesh Eaters
A Minute To Pray A Second To Die
Format: LP
Record Label: Superior Viaduct/Slash
Condition: New (sealed)
* The Flesh Eaters is the name behind one Chris Desjardins a.k.a. Chris D. Taking his stage name from a 1964 cult film, Chris D. wrote for legendary fanzine Slash in the late ’70s and assembled the first of many Flesh Eaters lineups from heavyweights in the burgeoning L.A. punk scene. After releasing a ravenous EP and heart-ripping debut album, The Flesh Eaters unleashed their era-defining statement, A Minute To Pray A Second To Die. Originally released in 1981, A Minute To Pray brings together the greatest band in American rock history: Dave Alvin (Blasters) on guitar, John Doe (X) on bass, Steve Berlin (Los Lobos) on sax, along with Bill Batemen (Blasters) and DJ Bonebrake (X) providing the album’s trademark percussive backbone. Chris D. leads the group like a man possessed. Through a series of grotesque vignettes, his lyrical prowess and indelible growl stand toe-to-toe with the music’s powerful shifts. From opener "Digging My Grave" (resembling a diesel-charged Magic Band) to the gothic groove of "Divine Horsemen," each song is its own hairy beast. Inspired by African tribal music, ’60s garage-rock churn and Funhouse-era Stooges swing, A Minute to Pray remains (according to author / archivist Byron Coley) "the best rock record ever recorded." This first-time vinyl reissue and long out-of-print CD release has been carefully remastered and features liner notes by Coley. Without a doubt, The Flesh Eaters will hypnotize a new flock of listeners in this millennium.
* Track Listing: Digging My Grave / Pray Til You Sweat / River Of Fever / Satan's Stomp / See You In The Boneyard / So Long / Cyrano De Berger's Back / Divine Horseman
* Boxer Records is a record store and label owned/operated by experimental/sound artist Kevan Revis. I guarantee that you will get fast and friendly service and secure/careful packaging. There is a discount on shipping for multiple item purchases, just build a shopping cart then you can pay for everything at once and those will take effect. Please contact me directly with any questions, before or after the sale, I'm always here and quick to respond. Thanks!
