Out in L.A. is a compilation of rare tracks by the Red Hot Chili Peppers released November 1, 1994 on EMI.
In God We Trust, Inc. is a hardcore punk EP by the Dead Kennedys and the first of the group's albums with drummer D.H. Peligro. The record is a screed against things ranging from organized religion and Neo-Nazis, to the pesticide Kepone and government indifference that worsened the effects of Minamata disease catastrophes. In God We Trust, Inc. is also the first Dead Kennedys album released after the presidential election of Ronald Reagan and features the band's first references to Reagan, for which they—and hardcore punk as a genre—would become notorious.
Frehley's Comet was an American rock band formed and led by ex-Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley. The group released two studio albums and one live EP before Frehley left the band to release his 1989 solo album, Trouble Walkin'.
Battalions of Fear is the debut album by German metal band Blind Guardian, released in 1988. The album is a raw and unpolished speed metal effort that touches on thrash metal. It lacks many of the stylistic flourishes that would mark the band's music in later years, focusing more on speed and aggression. The opening track "Majesty" remains a fan favorite and is often featured in the band's live performances. This album was remastered, remixed and re-released on 15 June 2007, with the whole first demo tape, Symphonies of Doom, of the band as part of the bonus tracks. The album was again re-released as part of the A Traveler's Guide to Space and Time boxset with minor adjustments to the mixing and with new mastering.
Walt Mink were an American alternative rock power trio formed in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1989 by guitarist/singer/songwriter John Kimbrough, drummer Joey Waronker and bassist Candice Belanoff. The band released four studio albums over the course of their eight-year career.
"Animal" is a song recorded by English hard rock band Def Leppard in 1987 from the album Hysteria. It was the second single release off the album, and became the band's first Top 10 hit in their native UK, reaching No. 6 on the UK Singles Chart.
"Surfin' Safari" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys, written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Released as a single with "409" in June 1962, it peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also appeared on the 1962 album of the same name.
Spicks and Specks is the second studio album by the Bee Gees. It was released in November 1966, on Spin. Primarily written by Barry Gibb, the album features the first Robin Gibb composition "I Don't Know Why I Bother With Myself" and a Maurice Gibb composition "Where Are You".
El Producto is the third album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, generally regarded as their breakthrough. On release, it received a 10/10 rating from Pitchfork Media.
The Plague are an English punk rock band. Formed in South East London during 1976, the band were initially in existence until 1981. They re-formed in 2005. Their original line-up was:
Phish is a demo album released by the American rock band Phish on cassette in 1986. Often cited as the first Phish "album", The White Tape was originally a collection of original material that the band used as a demo/sample tape for venues, and was sometimes labelled "Phish" or simply "Demo". The album was widely circulated among Phish fans for more than a decade before being officially released in 1998.
Valley Lodge is an American power pop band from New York City.
Miss Happiness is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1992. Hailed by many as Walt Mink's shining moment, Miss Happiness is described by allmusic.com as one of the brightest alternative debut albums of the 1990s.
Bareback Ride is the second album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in 1993. Sales and acclaim for this album fell short of the band's first album, Miss Happiness, which was released the previous year.
Colossus is the fourth and final studio album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink, released in June 1997.
Goodnite is a 1998 live album by the American alternative rock band Walt Mink. It is a recording of their farewell show, at the Mercury Lounge in New York City, on November 1, 1997. It is their only release to feature their third drummer, Zach Danziger. His predecessor, Orestes Morfin, guests on one track, "Shine". The opening track, "Fourth Wave", does not appear on any of the band's studio albums. The final song of the show, "A Tree in Orange", was not included on the album.
The Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983 Tour was the first concert tour by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Originally formed as a joke band called "Tony Flow And The Miraculously Majestic Masters Of Mayhem" by bassist Flea, guitarist, Hillel Slovak and drummer, Jack Irons, all friends from high school. They asked fellow high school friend, Anthony Kiedis to join them onstage for their first show at the Hollywood, California venue known as The Rhythm Lounge. Kiedis had previously been a MC to introduce his friend's former bands. However, this time Kiedis was asked to sing. With one song, a made-up rap Kiedis created called "Out in L.A.", the band took to the stage as an opening act for Neighbor's Voices. The club owner was so impressed by their performance he told them to return the following week with another song. The band quickly wrote "Get Up and Jump" and played it at that second show. In early March 1983 the band made the name change to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The band first made a name for themselves on their local club scene when they played the famous Kit Kat Club by doing their now famous socks on cocks routine. This would become a trademark for the band and something they would do on occasion for many years. The socks on cocks gimmick was done to take attention away from the female strippers performing at the club and draw attention towards the band. Kiedis came up with the idea when he was 17 by answering the door wearing nothing but a sock to impress a girl. After this performance, Lindy Goetz decided to be their manager, a role he would hold until 1999. The 1983 tour consisted of shows mostly in the band's home state of California except for one show in Nevada. A 10-song demo tape was recorded with Spit Stix, drummer for the punk band Fear, which Flea was briefly with.
Re-Animator is a British thrash metal band, which formed in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England in 1987, broke up in 1993, and then re-formed in 2013.
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