Breadwinner - Supplementary Cig (1994)

Side A: Knighton / Exploder

Side B: Turtlehead

Label: Merge Records

Matrix: MRG 052.5

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, V0 MP3

I can't seem to find much on this band online. I picked up a copy of their discography disc entitled "The Burner" and later picked this up through the online Merge Records store when purchasing a copy of Polvo's "Celebrate The New Dark Age". Here's their semi-bio from Merge's website:

"Breadwinner, based out of Richmond Virginia, was comprised of: Pen Rollings (guitar), Bobby Donne (bass), and Chris Farmer (drums). Their music is the definition of math rock, a calculated and electrifying mash-up of metal signatures. Merge Records released two 7-inch singles and one full-length CD, "The Burner" (1994) after the band had broken up.

From: Dmitri [xxxxxxxxxxxx@gmail.com]

Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:50:16 -0700

To: [merge@mergerecords.com]

Subject: BREAD

i need to contact breadwinner and tell them they destroy fucking rip

through rock and stitch it up with some warped fucking chords fucking destroying life and creating new lives and new people and completely just destroying everything in the way like a fire engine not taking shit penetrating into hearts and minds of the vulnerable tight ass musicians who regurgitate it later into second generation math that isn't even closely resembling to breadwinner who completely fucking rip through everything that is, i love you

can you give me their email?" (From Merge Records)

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Nice Nice - There Will Be Slogans (2002)

Side A: Still Flux Bandits / Call Reluctance

Side B: There Will Be Slogans

Label: White Denim Records

Matrix: White Denim #3

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, V0 MP3

This record was loaned to me specifically for inclusion to this site. I was not at all familiar with these release until earlier today, the only solid information I found was from the release page over at the Discogs database. This record does appear to be their first release, it was put out in 2002 and was a year before their excellent full length from Temporary Residence entitled "Chrome". This 7" is limited to 530 copies, all of which are pressed on coke-bottle clear vinyl.

This record was in excellent condition and allowed for a very easy/clean transfer. Thanks to Estevez for this brilliant loaner!

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Pinback - Loro (1999)

Side A: Loro

Side B: Clemenceau

Label: Ace Fu Records

Matrix: ACE 008

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, V0 MP3

I don't have much to say about this one. Snagged on eBay for $0.99 and it's Pinback.

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Make Believe - The Pink 7" (2004)

Side A: The Vampire's Lament To His Nurse

Side B: Each Day Is Different and The Same As Cocks

Label: Flameshovel Records

Matrix: DIG023

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, V0 MP3

Found this at Reckless Records in Chicago a little over a year ago. The B-side on this record is fantastic, Bobby Burg's vocal contribution for the chorus of this track is very fitting. And of course, Sam Zurick's guitar work on both sides of this release are simply incredible.

This record isn't a terrific way to introduce yourself with this particular Kinsella project, I would recommend checking out their self-titled EP or their first LP "Shock of Being" for a more proper introduction. Regardless of where you start, Make Believe is a very unappreciated project from these Chicago guys, and in my opinion Make Believe is exactly what Tim needed to do after the very poor album "Eventually, All At Once" by Joan of Arc.

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Silkworm - Never Met A Man I Didn't Like (1996)

Side A: Never Met A Man I Didn't Like

Side B: You Ain't Going Nowhere

Label: Matador Records

Matrix: OLE 226-7

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, V0 MP3

This is the first release I heard after Silkworm's brilliant LP "Firewater" (also on Matador). The A-side is a single from their then forthcoming record "Developer", which I might add is quite a weak album, this track is definitely the only one that really stands out.

The B-side is a definite throwaway for me. It is a Bob Dylan cover that features 4 verses. 3 of these verses are sung by different members of Silkworm and the 4th verse is sung by Stephen Malkmus (Pavement). I guess technically the B-Side is done by The Crust Brothers then...

When I moved to DeKalb in 2008, this 7" and the "Firewater" LP definitely got me through some hectic times.

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Haberdasher - Quarry (1996)

Side A: Quarry

Side B: Day Two No Sleep

Label: Reptilian Records

Matrix: REP 014

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, 320 kbps

One of the first blogs I followed years ago was Math & Noise (the last update was September 2010 unfortunately). This site introduced me to a plethora of great obscure bands; Blame Game, Mechakucha, Zs, Ahleuchatistas and Ativin to name a few.

The band that I was most excited to find was Haberdasher. Other than the post on Math & Noise there really isn't much information out there... 1/4 of this project went on to form 1/3 of Oxes. The first song is a little different than anything else I've heard from Haberdasher (this including their only full length). Much more aggressive, and has some Shellac like vocals. The second side features a track "reminiscent of the early 90's Louisville scene" that I'm familiar with.

This is a really great introduction to this band, think Slint meets Drive Like Jehu. If anyone is interested I'll rip the full length as well. Physical copies of this 7" are still available through Reptilian Records.

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Seyarse - Seyarse (2002)

Side A: Remedial Learning / It Might Be A Setup

Side B: Fashion Emergency / Gypsy Switch

Label: Self-Released

Matrix: SR-001

Encoding: 48 kHz / 24 bit, 320 kbps

I found at the Corner Record Shop in Kalamazoo, Michigan on tour back in 2009. I wasn't familiar with any Seyarse material prior to purchasing this, but I was aware that 1/2 of this band went on to form 2/3 of Piglet. Other than Piglet and Seyarse sharing members, nothing about the two bands are very similar.

The back of the jacket (just like the insert) gives up no release information, so this could be an incredibly limited pressing. If I could sum these songs up, I would say think.... Lickgoldensky meets the urgency of Orchid?

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