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Cramps' Early Singles: A Trashy Box Set Revival
22 Aug
Summary
- Box set collects The Cramps' early singles from 1978-1981.
- Band members infused music with kitsch, shock, and sleaze.
- Features crate-digging covers and original songs like 'Human Fly'.
The Cramps' formative years, spanning 1978 to 1981, are celebrated in a new, suitably trashy box set. This collection gathers the band's early singles and tracks that defined their reputation. Lux Interior and Poison Ivy Rorschach, fueled by a shared love for 1950s B-movies and obscure rock 'n' roll, crafted a sound that was deliberately shocking and sleazy.
This release highlights their knack for strong, short bursts of music, perfect for the single format. It features original songs like 'Human Fly' and 'New Kind of Kick,' alongside their celebrated reinterpretations of lesser-known obscurities. These covers, such as 'Surfin' Bird' and 'Goo Goo Muck,' were exaggerated to a perverse degree, showcasing the band's unique artistic vision.
The title, 'File Under Sacred Music,' playfully references the dusty record stores beloved by the band and their own discography. The set offers a potent reminder of The Cramps' ability to revive forgotten music, presenting it with an out-of-control energy that distinguished them as true original.
