Name: Smack Bunny Baby
Brand: Brainiac

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

1000140117

Colour

Violet

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Indie Exclusive

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-12-01

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

888072559943

Total Cap

Violet LP

1000140116

Extended format: No

2023-12-12

888072547407

Artist

Brainiac

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Craft Recordings

Brainiac was an indie rock band from Dayton, Ohio that was active from the early 1990s-1997. The group's promising career came to a tragic end when singer Tim Taylor passed away in a car accident on May 23, 1997. Despite their short-lived existence, Brainiac had already gained recognition as one of independent rock's most exciting outfits during the post-grunge era.

In 1997, Brainiac released the EP Electro Shock For President and began working on their fourth album, which unfortunately remained unfinished. Produced by Jim O'Rourke, this EP showcased the band's potential to expand their sound into the electronic genre. Since then, surviving members have kept a relatively low profile except for Schmersal who went on to form Enon.

If you enjoy music from artists such as Girls Against Boys, Six Finger Satellite, or Unwound, you will likely appreciate Brainiac's unique style. Their influence can also be heard in bands like Scratch Acid and Mclusky.

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Newest Listed Items

Their debut album, Smack Bunny Baby, by bringing it back into print on vinyl. Upon its initial release in 1993, SPIN called the album "a noisy little devil that benefits greatly from a fondness for Moog synth and a good ear for (buried) melody." With its reputation established, the band went on to open for Beck, the Breeders, and The Jesus Lizard. Members of Nine Inch Nails, Death Cab For Cute, Muse, and more have cited Brainiac as an influence

Smack Bunny Baby

Music US

Discover Smack Bunny Baby by Brainiac on vinyl. Their debut album, brought back by Craft Recordings. A noisy little devil with a fondness for Moog synth and buried melody.