Suicide Commandos -The Legendary KQRS Concert

Garage D'or #019 | $15.00 postage-paid
A companion piece to The Dance Concert recording (see Garage D'or #005) This concert was taped in 1976 at the historic Sound 80 recording studio. The session predates their Polygram album of 1977 and contains many originals and cover tunes. It is also the first documented performance of a Minneapolis band covering the Pistols Anarchy in the U.K.. The vocal prowess of Dave Chris and Steve is astonishing and the boys really kick it down for this once in a lifetime broadcast. Available in limited numbers for a short time. Get yours now while supplies last. Search and Destroy!

 

Terry Eason - Sentimental Vanity

Garage D'or #018 | $15.00 postage-paid.
On "Sentimental Vanity" Terry Eason has managed quite a trick – he’s produced his most polished and yet rawest recording to date. This disc expands the easonic soundscape with the use of grand piano, string quartet and layers of vocal harmonies while continuing with his inventive guitar and master songcraft. Various influences pop up: you might hear Beatles, Kinks, Queen, Wilco, They Might Be Giants, Flaming Lips, Todd Rundgren, XTC, Brian Wilson, Randy Newman, Elton John or even Prince. His best effort yet.

 

The Suburbs - High Fidelity Boys 1979

Garage D'or #017 | $15.00 postage-paid
This is a live treat! Recorded live at Jay’s Longhorn, the Suburbs were contemporaries of the Suicide Commandos. Every bit as punk but more zany and unpredictable. These tracks were culled from three separate performances 1978-79 and feature the band at the height of creative energy. For those who are familiar with their later dance oriented material this stuff will come as a stone cold shocker. Features many songs that never made it on to their first records. Viva La Suburbs.

 

The New Vintage

THE NEW VINTAGE - Garage D'or #016 | $10.00 postage-paid.
Raw, unabashed rock from Minneapolis troubadors The New Vintage. As the title suggests, the band respects tradition and embraces the future. The band's guitar nucleus of Mike Nicolai and Grant Johnson have created an EXPLOSIVE package.  A mix of soft and tender ("Can't Wait", "Did He Ever") and hard and fast ("Gonna Be The One", "War on Brains"). A trip through Basic Rock 'n Roll Heaven. 10 songs of jubilant excitement. Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers meet Johnny Thunder's Heartbreakers. Get on the New Vintage bandwagon.

 

The Summer People

THE SUMMER PEOPLE - Garage D'or #015 | $10.00 postage-paid.
Blurring and blasting the divisions between stoner, jam blues and punk, The Summer People leave all common classifications behind.

 

 

 

Mezzo Fist

MEZZO FIST - Garage D'or #014 | $10.00 postage-paid.
Local Hard Rock Powerhouse Mezzo Fist's sound can be traced back to early Midwest legends Naked Raygun, Hüsker Dü and angry twisted eighties punk. No frills. Guests include Chris Osgood singing on his own "Mosquito Crucifixion", Billy Batson on "Talk Talk", and Dale T. Nelson on "Nashville Hammer".

 

The Summer People

Garage D'or #013 | $10 postage-paid.
The Summer People "Verge of a Breakdown". Our long-awaited followup to our debut CD!  Ten new tracks of rocking mayhem.  Email us to order, or visit any Minneapolis indie music store to obtain a copy today!

 

 

The Blood Shot - Straight Up

Garage D'or #012 | $12.00 postage-paid
Their second CD features 11 cuts and is sure  to blow your mind!   Much heavier than the previous effort yet still raw powered. 

 

 

 

The Summer People

Garage D'or #011| $8.00 postage-paid
A good rock-n-roll song make your troubles go away, strip away the inhibitions and just make you want to get down. The Summer People are about just that. They are a group of musicians from Minneapolis, Minnesota that have a lust for creating the most rocking, groovy hard rock this side of the Midwest. Saturated guitar tones teetering on all out fuzz, rumbling bass that hits you right in the chest, pummeling drums that snap with wild abandon, and insightful vocals belting out with passion for a world gone mad.

 

The Blood Shot

Garage D'or #010| $8.00 postage-paid
The Blood Shot was born of fire. The fire known as rock and roll. Worshippers at the alter of all things Thin Lizzy they are. Do you know what it's like to have your soul shaken? The Blood Shot legacy was born of necessity and is fueled by disgust. The "Brotherhood of No Shame" is on the prowl looking for children to spoil and prepared to lay waste to all those in way. The band's most recent testimonial/debut long player "Wake up and Die Right" is only the beginning. The Blood Shot are currently working on songs for their next offering. The band's sound is gritty and raw as it is hard and heavy. They dig their Maiden as much as their Yardbirds, you see. Humble Pie ala mode.

 

Howlin' Andy Hound

Garage D'or #007 | $8.00 postage-paid
Yardbirds on Biker Speed. Our latest offering, an amalgam of American punk, British psychedelia and some Sabbath for good measure.Voted one of the ten best local lps by Minneapolis Star Tribune and City Pages -2001-. Specially priced-a barnburner from start to finish. Last recording done at the legendary Garage D'or retail outlet. A must have scorcher, an explosive package of psychedelia, blues wail and primal garage rock.

 

 

Suicide Commandos Commit Suicide Dance Concert

Garage D'or #005 | $12.00 postage-paid
75 minute CD extravaganza from the godfathers of Minneapolis punk. A blistering no holds barred bone-jarring document of sheer greatness recorded live at the legendary Longhorn in Minneapolis. This expanded edition is almost twice the length of the original LP. A perfect complement to the band's groundbreaking "Make a Record" LP. Formed in 1975 - The Suicide Commandos were among the first Minneapolis bands to blaze a punk rock path to glory.. With influences as diverse as Alex Harvey, The James Gang, Roxy Music and a smart yet humorous delivery. Recorded November l978. Relive the last night of perhaps Minneapolis' most classic band The Suicide Commandos. Original release on Twin Tone.

 

Baby Grant Johnson - All Over Your Town

Garage D'or #004 | $12.00 postage-paid

 

 

 

 

Kitten Compilation

Garage D'or #003 | $8.00 postage-paid
The follow up to Barefoot. A sometimes searing, sometimes stumbling collection of bands recording two nights at the legendary Minneapolis hardcore heaven Goofy's Upper Deck, contains Soul Asylum, Husker Du. Sixty minutes of rock n' roll anarchy when the deck ruled. This full-fledged live document is the only reminder of local Minneapolis punk in its glorious unbridled heyday. Contains two bonus Husker Du tracks never available before anywhere! The Upper Deck was the stopping point for many early 80's icons (Minutemen, Social Distortion, Black Flag, Youth Brigade, Big Boys, Blah, Blah, Blah...) High energy and highly recommended. First time on CD 20 Year Anniversary issue - contains 2 Husker tracks not on original cassette. Produced by Terry Katzman and Bob Mould. Mixed by Brian Paulson.

 

Barefoot and Pregnant Compilation

Garage D'or #002 | $12.00 postage-paid
The collection that started Reflex Records. Ripped from the punk rock scene circa 1982. A varied and exciting history lesson in vintage Replacements, Husker Du, Man Sized Action, Rifle Sport and the crème de la creme of early Twin Cities mayhem and melody. Sixty minute CD encompasses local work of In Decision, Tulsa Jacks, (supergroup with Chris Osgood and Bob Mould). Also contains 2 outtakes from the Husker Du In a Freeland session. Target and MIC A wild and wooly romp through punk history. Buy or Die! Good Sound, produced by Bob Mould, Terry Katzman, the Linehans.

 

Baby Grant Johnson - A Lonesome Road

Garage D'or #001 | $12.00 postage-paid