Thing of Beauty
This article is about the 1989 record from Volcano Suns. For the 1958 short story by Damon Knight, see Thing of Beauty (short story).
Thing of Beauty | ||||
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Studio album by Volcano Suns | ||||
Released | 1989 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
Label | SST Records | |||
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Thing of Beauty is a double album by the alternative rock band Volcano Suns. It was released in 1989 on SST Records. The album was the group's first to feature David Kleiler, Jr. as primary guitarist, with previous guitarist Chuck Hahn having exited the group. This album sees the band functioning more democratically than before. Kleiler and bassist Bob Weston contribute lead vocals on several songs, while the band occasionally exchanges instruments; Peter Prescott's guitar playing setting a precedent for his focus on the instrument in his later project, Kustomized.
Track listing
- Side One
- "Barricade"
- "It's a Conspiracy"
- "Man Outstanding"
- "Courageous Stunts"
- "No Place"
- Side Two
- "Noodle on the Couch"
- "Ask the Pundits"
- "Arm and a Leg"
- "How to Breathe"
- "Rite of Way"
- Side Three
- "Soft Hit"
- "Malamondo"
- "Deeply Moved"
- "Now File"
- "Fill the Void"
- Side Four
- "Nightmare Country"
- "Needles in the Camel's Eye"
- "Kick Out the Jams" (CD/cassette only)
- "Red Eye" (CD/cassette only)
- "Mud"
- "Veteran"
- "Hang-Up"
References
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