The Misfits - STATIC AGE Vinyl LP 1997 Caroline Records 2nd press 7520-1 insert
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The Misfits - STATIC AGE - Vinyl LP 1997 Caroline Records 2nd pressing 7520-1 Printed Inner Sleeve Archival Sleeve Punk Masterpiece Shipping only in US no exceptions
Static Age is an album by the American horror punk band Misfits, recorded in 1978. Although it was the first album the band ever recorded, it was not released in its entirety until 1996. The Misfits are an American horror-themed punk rock band from Lodi, New Jersey. Formed in early 1977, they took the band name from Marilyn Monroe's last film and in fact, thanked the cast of the movie on the back of their first record. The founding members were: Glenn Danzig on vocals and electric piano, Jerry Caiafa (Jerry Only) on bass, and Manny on drums. Their first release on their own label, Blank Records, didn't reflect the characteristic anger and rebellion of most "punk" records, but instead a more brooding and sinister, yet romantic side lingering beneath. Following the single, Danzig and Only recruited a new drummer and added a guitar player and pursued the horror-based punk rock direction that they are known for. Danzig and Only presided over several line up changes, eventually culminating with Jerry's younger brother, Paul (aka Doyle) becoming the band's permanent guitarist
Static Age" is the brutal, lo-fi debut by the Misfits that didn't see actual release until 20 years after it was recorded. This pressing does justice to the band despite adding some mildly annoying crackle. I consider the LP to be an unimpeachable classic of punk rock and modern American music in general. Every song is melodic and memorable, and Glenn Danzig's emotive, commanding vocals take the proceedings to the next level. The bonus tracks round the album out well.
It's hard to imagine a record this potent failing to find a label to release it at the time it was recorded. The album is not just punk rock; relentless songs like "Static Age" and "TV Casualty" presage the dark rabbit hole of post-punk. While I'm not a fan of the over the top horror lyrics at times, I appreciate that they chose to pursue that aesthetic as part of their whole vision. Their commitment to this vision produced something of lasting value and listening pleasure. While surely they owe a debt to the Ramones and the foundation of rock and roll in general, their unique song craft and style set the Misfits apart, and their influence on the punk and metal that followed them cements their legacy. Highly recommended to anyone remotely interested in American punk rock of the 70s.
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