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| Released | March 5, 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Studio | Noise New Jersey (Jersey City, N.J.) | |||
| Genre | Experimental rock, alternative rock | |||
| Length | 39:52 | |||
| Label | Shimmy Disc | |||
| Producer | Kramer | |||
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Tattoo of Blood is the debut studio album of Captain Howdy, released on March 5, 1996, by Shimmy Disc. [1] It is a collaboration between musician and producer Kramer and magician Penn Jillette. [2]
All lyrics are written by Penn Jillette; all music is composed by Kramer, except "Tattoo of Blood" by Lou Reed.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "We Want Our Vietnam" | 3:18 |
| 2. | "The Juliet E-mail" | 3:07 |
| 3. | "China Needs Women" | 4:55 |
| 4. | "The Hero That Feels Sorry for Himself" | 5:16 |
| 5. | "Rosabelle" | 5:18 |
| 6. | "The Wreck of the Captain Howdy" | 2:49 |
| 7. | "Dino's Head" | 7:35 |
| 8. | "Tattoo of Blood" | 4:22 |
| 9. | "The Best Song Ever Written" | 3:12 |
Adapted from Tattoo of Blood liner notes. [3]
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| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
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| United States | 1996 | Shimmy Disc | CD | shimmy 084 |
Mark Kramer known professionally as Kramer, is a musician, composer, record producer and founder of the New York City record label Shimmy-Disc. He was a full-time member of the bands New York Gong, Shockabilly, Bongwater and Dogbowl & Kramer, has played on tour with bands such as Butthole Surfers, B.A.L.L., Ween, Half Japanese and The Fugs, and has also performed regularly with John Zorn and other improvising musicians of New York City's so-called "downtown scene" of the 1980s.
Captain Howdy was an alternative rock band formed by Mark Kramer and Penn Jillette that existed between 1992 and 1997. The group disbanded in 1997 when Penn relocated to Las Vegas.
Real Men is an album by King Missile frontman John S. Hall and producer/multi-instrumentalist Kramer. It was released in 1991 through Shimmy Disc.
Songs from the Pink Death is the fourth studio album by composer and producer Kramer, released on February 17, 1998, by Shimmy Disc and Knitting Factory Records. The album features backup musicians including drummer Damon Krukowski of Galaxie 500 and guitarist Sean Eden of Luna. The album is replete with obscure and obvious references such as to "Sunday Morning" in "Don't Come Around", John Malkovich's character's theory in The Convent in "The Opium Wars Have Long Ceased", and the sample from "Wipe Out (instrumental)" in "The Pink Death Song of Love". The album also includes a cover of The Beatles' "You've Got to Hide Your Love Away".
Your Bag is the second studio album by singer/songwriter Lida Husik, released in 1992 by Shimmy Disc.
Hot Day in Waco is a studio album by Dogbowl and Kramer, released on October 31, 1994, by Shimmy Disc.
Gunsmoke is the second studio album by Dogbowl and Kramer, released on February 13, 1996, by Shimmy Disc.
Happiness Finally Came to Them is a studio album by Ralph Carney, Daved Hild and Kramer, released in 1987 through Shimmy Disc. It was the first album to be issued under any of the three musicians' names, serving as both Carney's and Kramer's launching point for their respective solo careers. Although most of the songs are credited to all three musicians, Hild served as the album's primary songwriter and lyricist.
Roll Out the Barrel is a studio album by Jad Fair and Kramer, released in 1988 by Shimmy Disc.
Who's Afraid? is a studio album by Daevid Allen and Kramer, released in 1992 by Shimmy Disc.
The Secret of Comedy is the second studio album by composer and producer Kramer, released on August 5, 1994, by Shimmy Disc.
A Remark Hugh Made is a studio album by Hugh Hopper and Kramer, released in 1994 by Shimmy Disc.
Black Power is a studio album by Ralph Carney, Daved Hild and Kramer, released in 1994 by Shimmy Disc. Along with newly recorded work, the album also contains selected tracks from their previous effort Happiness Finally Came to Them.
Hit Men is a studio album by Daevid Allen and Kramer joined by drummer Bill Bacon, released on April 30, 1996, by Shimmy Disc. The three musicians had previously performed together as part of New York Gong in 1978–79, producing the album About Time.
Rubber Hair is a studio album by Kramer and Daved Hild, released in March 1997 by Shimmy Disc. It included contributions by cellist Garo Yellin and actor Billy West, who played guitar on "Photograph" and "Rubber Hair".
Huge is a studio album by Hugh Hopper and Kramer, released on June 17, 1997, by Shimmy Disc and Knitting Factory Records.
Let Me Explain Something to You About Art is a studio album by composer and producer Kramer, released in 1998 by Tzadik Records.
Egomaniacs is a studio album by Kim Fahy, Jamie Harley and Kramer, released in 1993 by Shimmy Disc.
Money Feeds My Music Machine is the second studio album by Captain Howdy, released on April 21, 1998, by Shimmy Disc and Knitting Factory Records. It is a collaboration between musician and producer Kramer and magician Penn Jillette.
Music for Crying is a compilation album by Kramer, released in August 1995 by Creativeman Disc. It comprises recordings made between 1985 and 1994, covering both his solo and collaborative work.
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