If you've never heard Humbert before, start with "The Great White Lunchroom." It's a better album than this long-form EP in every sense. That said, there are a number of gems hidden in this uneven set. Ari Vais contributes a few of his classic songs in "Time Sweats" and "Drown" and rocks out on "Alkie," which made its way into an infamous straight-to-video indie film we'd rather not discuss here. For his part, Anthony Westcott mines his then-fascination with all things Mould to varying degrees of success but comes up aces with a furious blast of hardcore glory on "Mallcop!" which, coupled with the deathless favorite "Beautiful Lesbian" makes this album worth the price of admission. Nice work. But as we said, start with "The Great White Lunchroom." You like? Then jump on this one, too. G'head.
Track List
Alkie
Exhausted Mallcop!
My Siamese Twin Time Sweats
Kill Me
Winona Westcott
Beautiful Lesbian
Drown
Ari Vais: vocals, guitar, bass
Anthony Westcott: vocals, guitar, bass
John Gotschalk: drums, bass
Featuring: J Ghaphery, Lewis Harris, Mike Hearst, Rock Mimosa
Recorded September 1994 in a warehouse, an abandoned apartment building and Mrs. Richards' parlor, all located in Richmond, VA
Produced by Humbert
Engineered by Tom Richards
Mixed by Mark Miley at Glass Hand Studios
All songs written by Vais/Westcott
Except "Exhausted" (Vais/Westcott/Osley)
Track List
Alkie
Exhausted Mallcop!
My Siamese Twin Time Sweats
Kill Me
Winona Westcott
Beautiful Lesbian
Drown
Ari Vais: vocals, guitar, bass
Anthony Westcott: vocals, guitar, bass
John Gotschalk: drums, bass
Featuring: J Ghaphery, Lewis Harris, Mike Hearst, Rock Mimosa
Recorded September 1994 in a warehouse, an abandoned apartment building and Mrs. Richards' parlor, all located in Richmond, VA
Produced by Humbert
Engineered by Tom Richards
Mixed by Mark Miley at Glass Hand Studios
All songs written by Vais/Westcott
Except "Exhausted" (Vais/Westcott/Osley)