Month: October 2019

Raging Bellybuttons – Basement Hymns (1987-1990)

Album #: 72 Recording Dates: 1987-1990 Release Date: 2009 Catalog: SMR30 ScratchNotes: Raging Bellybuttons were three long-haired guys who became friends at Libertyville High School. Each of us eager to push ourselves musically we plugged into a huge PA in Ken’s basement and recorded what raged out. The warmth of the wood paneling contrasted with the sarcastic bent of the …

Sheep Fiends – Do it All Again

Album #: 71 Recording Dates: 06/28/2008 Release Date: 2008 Catalog: SF ScratchNotes: This album catches a fascinating and dark jam from 2008. Fairly experimental groupings and genresploitation keep you guessing; while the ambiance is sparked by Faiz’s army of pedals dedicated to the cause. With our next release we begin the multi-track evolution of the Rumpus Room. And things would …

Sheep Fiends – Leftovers, Vol. 4

Album #: 70 Recording Dates: 8/10/1999 Release Date: 2008 Catalog: SF ScratchNotes: Another entry in Brian’s series of musical unearthings. His cassette extraction execution. I only play on one track from 1999 here, and the recording is a bit rough to post here. _______________________________________________________________________________                     _______________________________________________________________________________ No Track Sampler   …