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Limited Edition 7" Repress
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Well, that initial batch didn't last long, now did it? Now we have another 75 for sale. On this weird dark purple vinyl. I put the record up to the light so you can see the color.
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Second Repress 7" Vinyl
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Yep. Demand has exceeded supply twice now. This edition is on green vinyl. Edition of 75.
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Limited Edition 7" Vinyl
Record/Vinyl + Digital Album
70 on clear vinyl. 70 on blue vinyl. The rest on black.
Includes unlimited streaming of Messenger b/w Cliff Notes
via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
Pylon Reenactment Society is fronted by former Pylon front woman Vanessa Briscoe Hay, whose inimitable vocal textures and phrasing defined Pylon’s sound for most listeners. Pylon is considered to be one of the most influential bands at the beginnings of what would become known as the “Athens, GA music scene.” Over 30 years ago, Pylon, along with The B-52’s and R.E.M., were heavily featured in the original feature documentary, "Athens, GA: Inside/Out” propelling them into the international spotlight.
PRS formed in 2014 in what Hay thought would be one-off project for the group to perform for the event Art Rocks Athens. Since then, PRS has turned into a tight touring unit having performed at festivals and venues on both coasts and in the Southeast. In addition to Hay, PRS is rounded out by Jason NeSmith (Casper & The Cookies) on guitar, Kay Stanton (Casper & The Cookies) on bass guitar and backing vocals, Damon Denton (Big Atomic) on keyboards, and Joe Rowe (The Glands) on drums. PRS released a 6-song EP, "Part Time Punks Session" on Henry Owings’ Chunklet Industries to rave reviews.
The two new original songs, “Messenger” and “Cliff Notes,” were recorded and mixed by NeSmith at his home studio; he mastered them at Chase Park Transduction. Adam Smith cut the acetate in Austin, Texas. The single is being pressed by Musicol in Ohio. “Messenger” is a mid tempo meditation on love, war and modern communication. “Cliff Notes” jumps in right in at breakneck speed. The lyrics mix silly dance moves with anti-racist admonitions for the precipice we find ourselves on today. Graphics are by Pylon bassist Michael Lachowski utilizing photography by John Boydston.
CLEAR VINYL: Out of print
BLUE VINYL: Out of print
PURPLE VINYL: Out of print
GOLD VINYL: Available from the band on tour
Expect a new pressing shortly.
credits
released November 30, 2018
C&P 2018 Pylon Reenactment Society, Athens, GA USA
All Rights Reserved, BMI
Music written and performed by Damon Denton, Vanessa Briscoe Hay, Jason NeSmith, Joe Rowe, Kay Stanton
Lyrics by Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Recorded, Mixed & Engineered at Bel*Air Studio by Jason NeSmith
Lacquers cut by Adam Smith
Pressed at Musicol
Photo by John Boydston, Atlanta, GA
Graphics by Michael Lachowski
Produced by Vanessa Briscoe Hay
Executive Production by Henry Owings for Chunklet
Thank you to all of our families and friends
pylonreenactmentsociety.com
supported by 21 fans who also own “Messenger b/w Cliff Notes”
Can't listen w/o hearing Young Marble Giants, but a more nervous, taut take. All the tracks are great, but can't stop humming the title to myself. Josh Steichmann
supported by 20 fans who also own “Messenger b/w Cliff Notes”
This record was announced for release when I was sick with Covid. X ,always has a special place in my heart since late 70’s early 80’s.
It just made my day!!
Especially the song I gotta fever!! seanstabu
supported by 19 fans who also own “Messenger b/w Cliff Notes”
An absolute treasure trove. These albums have never sounded better, and the two bonus discs are worth the price of admission alone - hearing the embryonic band on "Razz Tape" will blow your mind! Kudos for the 24/96 files too! petridisch