Sold Date: May 11, 2017
Start Date: September 1, 2016
Final Price: $32.99 (USD)
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Includes MP3 download of the album! Includes bonus DVD and extra song not on the CD version! For just more than two years starting in 1979, Dow Jones and the Industrials created roaring art-punk that collided with the confusion and celebration of technology. Their left field approach turned gnarled guitar riffs into unshakable melodies battered by synths and propelled with sharp lyrics. The songs railed against the boredom and cultural blandness of the Midwest and mirrored the paranoia of the era. As maverick studio producers and ace songwriters, the Industrials realized a vision and sound not only on par with contemporaries Devo and Pere Ubu, but still relevant and cutting today. Outside of bootleg compilation appearances and the overpriced collectors' market, the music of DJI has been unavailable for 35 years until now. Can't Stand The Midwest 1979-1981 includes 29 songs remastered from the original tapes: The Industrials' side from Hoosier Hysteria, the rare 1980 split LP with the Gizmos; 1981 7-inch EP; 9 unreleased studio tracks; live versions of unrecorded songs and more. A 12-page booklet features liner notes by the Gizmos' Dale Lawrence and Keith Smith's never before seen Indiana punk scene photos. The 2xLP also comes with a 70-minute DVD of a September 1980 club performance and download coupon. CD version has one less song. PLEASE NOTE: This is a presale. The official release date for this album is September 16, 2016. Our copies have already shipped from the label and will be here several days before the release date and ready to ship right away. This record is brand new and unplayed. Check out my other auctions for tons of great albums and save on shipping! Only $2 shipping to add any other LP to your order within the USA.