Name: Still In-Sensurround
Brand: Freaks

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

OR-100

Colour

Orange

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

Gatefold, printed Inner sleeves with photos and notes from the band

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-04-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Consi­gnmen­t

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

{"time": 1678472528422, "blocks": [], "version": "2.26.4"}

Total Cap

Orange LPx2

Artist

Freaks

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Orange Productions

British electronic production outfit, Freaks, is known for their unique sound and innovative approach to music. With a passion for pushing boundaries, they have gained a loyal following worldwide. In addition to their music career, Freaks also run their own label called Music For Freaks.

Freaks' music combines elements of house, techno, and experimental sounds to create a truly distinct sound that sets them apart from other artists in the industry. Their tracks are characterized by intricate rhythms, deep basslines, and captivating melodies.

With numerous releases under their belt and collaborations with renowned artists, Freaks continue to make waves in the electronic music scene. Their dedication to creating quality music and their commitment to artistic integrity have solidified their position as influential figures in the industry.

Freaks - yes, no “The" - were an important underground New York City-based Rock and Roll band that grew out of the late-1970’s and early-1980’s Punk and Garage scenes. They existed between 1986 and 1989 and today remain a vital Missing Link between what was in that previous underground and what would soon become the Alternative Rock Explosion of the Nineteen Nineties.&nbsp;

This female-fronted - a rarity in those years - band was composed of seasoned veterans. Lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist, Andrea Matthews Kusten (ex-The Outta Place, future-Fuzztones); bassist Howie Pyro (ex-The Blessed, future-D Generation and Danzig); lead guitarist,&nbsp;John&nbsp;Fay&nbsp;(ex-The Tryfles); and drummer Eric Eckley comprised the classic lineup. Musically, they fused their deep and deeply-shared Punk, Garage, Psychedelia, Acid, Glitter, Thrash, Proto-Metal and trash/pop culture obsessions into one cohesive sonic package they branded, Heavy Orange Rock. Live, they were a glittery, grimey shock troop. Like their heroes Kiss, they wanted to be the band you never saw.

Freaks played every room in the Tri-State area, often with notable local and national bands - Raging Slab and Soundgarden, included. As they were fans-first, they helped kickstart the careers of many others - most notably the then-teenaged Lunachicks, who have recently reunited. They released one self-financed 7” EP as well as the In-Sensurround LP on Resonance records. Sadly, the band imploded soon after the LP’s release due to the pressures of having too many lineup changes in too short a period of time. Howie, Andrea and&nbsp;John&nbsp;all moved on to different projects while Eric retired from performing. Unfortunately, Howie - who in decades since had become a globally-respected DJ and museum-status pop culture collector/curator - passed away in Two-Thousand Twenty-Two. His vast collection is now in storage with bills that now need to be paid.

To honor that legacy, Andrea and&nbsp;John&nbsp;assembled and released the brand new, limited edition “Still In-Sensurround” retrospective 2xLP on their own Orange Productions with nearly all material taken from the master tapes. It covers everything they ever recorded - including their mind blowing Pippi Skelter mini-opera - which was only available on cassette - as well as their contribution to the long-lost Shonen Knife tribute album on Gasatanka records. All proceeds from the record go to Howie’s estate, which seeks to preserve his legacy intact.

Still In-Sensurround

Music US