Monday, November 21, 2011

DIRTY LOOKS - Demo - Tape - 2005

   I only got to see DIRTY LOOKS once and it was at their "last" show (nevermind that they went on a West Coast tour a few months later). They fucking rocked the shit out of a cramped house show in Brooklyn, flailing and wailing. They combined three quarters of BENT OUTTA SHAPE with the awesome, powerful voice of Gaybob from BEER GARDEN to make some crazy pop noise reminiscent of DEAD MOON, THE GITS and even HUSKER DU at times.
   This tape isn't the best representation of them (and the sound quality is traaaashed, probably due to the tape they used) and you should do your best to track down their 7" or their split with BOSSY. You won't be disappointed. If you are disappointed, get a clue.
    Half of this band is now playing in a new great band called PURE JOY. I had the privilege of playing in DIRTY MARQUEE with Gaybob for a couple of years. Members of this band are also responsible for THE YOUNG MEN, SCENT OF HUMAN HISTORY and THE BABIES.

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8 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    doesn't seem to work. really need this!

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  2. HarvesterFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    weeeeird! Well, it works now. I fixed it.

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  3. Belle IndifferenceDecember 5, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    any chance of re-upping this link? i used to have this tape, got to see them live a few times. been thinking about this album lots, one song in particular that i really want to put it on a mixtape for someone.

    here's to all the tapes that seem to disappear while moving.

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  4. HarvesterDecember 5, 2013 at 7:59 PM

    My computer with all the files just broke. It's gonna have to wait for now.

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  5. Belle IndifferenceAugust 11, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    ah, shit. what a bummer. hope you get your computer sorted. thanks for everything else!

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  6. ForrestDecember 17, 2015 at 4:00 PM

    any chance of putting this one back up again?

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  7. HarvesterJanuary 7, 2016 at 11:01 AM

    yep! Done. Sorry for the wait.

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  8. BenJuly 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM

    Holy shit, I had no idea this even existed! I bought their split with Bossy on a whim a couple years back and fell in love with their side immediately. Super psyched to find out there's more than that split and their s/t 7". Thanks for sharing!!

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