Category: IMF

Various Artists – Letters to April

Album #: 87 Recording Dates: 1991 Release Date: 2014 Catalog: Brandto 03 ScratchNotes: In 2014, this compilation originally released in 1991 (news to me! I had no idea!) was made available. The opening two tracks are by IMF and from our sessions recording with Steve Albini. You can find “Letters to April” on Bandcamp here. Here are the liner …

40 Gallons – The McLennon, Peterson, Skroch, and Webb Collection

Album #: 66 Recording Dates: 1991 – 1994 Release Date: 2007 Catalog: SMR26 ScratchNotes: After finally finishing up the Hidden’s “Brave New Failure” twenty-two years after its initial recording, I got the urge to re-evaluate our piles of recordings to finish filling out our legacy of non-success. First up was the initial era when I played with Paul, Zack …

Scratchrock Volume VI

Album #: 06 Recording Dates: 1991 – 1992 Release Date: 1999 Catalog: SMR06 ScratchNotes: I bought crappy used 4-track and immediately began exploring sonic oddity.  The dissolution of Brain Plug had left me with a heap of creative energy, but no outlet.  I played with samples and acoustic guitars, and while the results are less …