| Rarities | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 16, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 35:19 | |||
| Label | Red Sound Records, Rottentone Records | |||
| Producer | Jacques Wait | |||
| The Soviettes chronology | ||||
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Rarities (typeset as [Rarities] on the artwork) is the fourth album, and first compilation, by the Minneapolis punk rock band The Soviettes. It is a selection of the group's lesser-known material, including their early EPs. It was released free on the internet and also in vinyl LP format. [1]
A.V. Club reviewer Jack Spencer called the album "an excellent last hurrah," describing it as "quick bursts of spirited, guitar-driven rock, punctuated by 'woos'" and 'heys'." [2]
Track listing
- "Hot Sauced and Peppered" – 2:34
- "In the Red" – 1:21
- "Go Lambs Go!" – 1:58
- "Sandbox" – 1:25
- "Matt's Song (Split Version)" – 2:46
- "Sixty Days" – 2:03
- "Latchkey" – 2:51
- "Sunday AM" – 2:51
- "The Nine To Life" – 2:35
- "gossip@whogivesashit.com" – 1:53
- "Twin Cities Sound" – 1:55
- "30 Minutes or Less" – 1:37
- "Mazacon" – 1:45
- "Alright" – 1:33
- "Plus One" – 1:19
- "Old Man Reading a Book" – 1:59
- "The Best of Me" – 1:33
- "LPIII Original Intro" – 1:09
Additional information
- Tracks 1 to 4 are from May 2002's T.C.C.P. EP.
- Tracks 5 to 10 are from November 2002's split EP with The Valentines.
- Track 11 is from the 2002 Havoc Records compilation "No Hold Back; All Attack"
- Tracks 12 & 13 are from 2003's split EP with The Havenot's.
- Tracks 14 & 15 are from the 2004 single "Alright".
- Tracks 16 to 18 are unused demos from the recording sessions for LP III.
Personnel
- Annie Holoien – guitar, vocals
- Maren "Sturgeon" Macosko – guitar, vocals
- Susy Sharp – bass guitar, vocals
- Danny Henry – drums, vocals (tracks 5 to 18)
- Lane Pederson - drums, vocals (tracks 1 to 4)
Reception
News of the album was reported and/or reviewed by Minnesota's "City Pages", [3] Reviler magazine, [4] Punk News, [5] the Minneapolis Examiner, [6] the A/V Club (twice) [7] [8] and the Twin Cities' Vita.mn magazine site. [9]
References
- ^ "Red Sound Records". 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ Spencer, Jack (March 19, 2010). "The Soviettes: Then and now". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ Hansen, David (March 17, 2010). "The Soviettes reunite after years as punk rock royalty". City Pages. Minnesota. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Keller, Josh (March 18, 2010). "The Soviettes Rarities Review + Show Reminder". Reviler. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Pelone, Joe (staff) (March 26, 2010). "The Soviettes - Rarities". Punk News. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
-
^ Raidt, Dana (January 26, 2010).
"The Soviettes reunion announced! Shows and rarities album in the works". Examiner. Minneapolis. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
{{ cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) - ^ Thomas, Lindsey (January 30, 2010). "The Soviettes reunion announced! Shows and rarities album in the works". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Spencer, Jack (March 19, 2010). "The Soviettes: Then and now". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Boller, Jay (November 12, 2010). "The Soviettes event". vita.mn. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
External links
- The Soviettes on Myspace
- Red Sound Records free download site
| Rarities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 16, 2010 | |||
| Recorded | 2002–2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota | |||
| Genre | Punk rock | |||
| Length | 35:19 | |||
| Label | Red Sound Records, Rottentone Records | |||
| Producer | Jacques Wait | |||
| The Soviettes chronology | ||||
| ||||
Rarities (typeset as [Rarities] on the artwork) is the fourth album, and first compilation, by the Minneapolis punk rock band The Soviettes. It is a selection of the group's lesser-known material, including their early EPs. It was released free on the internet and also in vinyl LP format. [1]
A.V. Club reviewer Jack Spencer called the album "an excellent last hurrah," describing it as "quick bursts of spirited, guitar-driven rock, punctuated by 'woos'" and 'heys'." [2]
Track listing
- "Hot Sauced and Peppered" – 2:34
- "In the Red" – 1:21
- "Go Lambs Go!" – 1:58
- "Sandbox" – 1:25
- "Matt's Song (Split Version)" – 2:46
- "Sixty Days" – 2:03
- "Latchkey" – 2:51
- "Sunday AM" – 2:51
- "The Nine To Life" – 2:35
- "gossip@whogivesashit.com" – 1:53
- "Twin Cities Sound" – 1:55
- "30 Minutes or Less" – 1:37
- "Mazacon" – 1:45
- "Alright" – 1:33
- "Plus One" – 1:19
- "Old Man Reading a Book" – 1:59
- "The Best of Me" – 1:33
- "LPIII Original Intro" – 1:09
Additional information
- Tracks 1 to 4 are from May 2002's T.C.C.P. EP.
- Tracks 5 to 10 are from November 2002's split EP with The Valentines.
- Track 11 is from the 2002 Havoc Records compilation "No Hold Back; All Attack"
- Tracks 12 & 13 are from 2003's split EP with The Havenot's.
- Tracks 14 & 15 are from the 2004 single "Alright".
- Tracks 16 to 18 are unused demos from the recording sessions for LP III.
Personnel
- Annie Holoien – guitar, vocals
- Maren "Sturgeon" Macosko – guitar, vocals
- Susy Sharp – bass guitar, vocals
- Danny Henry – drums, vocals (tracks 5 to 18)
- Lane Pederson - drums, vocals (tracks 1 to 4)
Reception
News of the album was reported and/or reviewed by Minnesota's "City Pages", [3] Reviler magazine, [4] Punk News, [5] the Minneapolis Examiner, [6] the A/V Club (twice) [7] [8] and the Twin Cities' Vita.mn magazine site. [9]
References
- ^ "Red Sound Records". 2010. Retrieved 2010-11-12.
- ^ Spencer, Jack (March 19, 2010). "The Soviettes: Then and now". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Archived from the original on 2011-06-29. Retrieved 2024-06-03.
- ^ Hansen, David (March 17, 2010). "The Soviettes reunite after years as punk rock royalty". City Pages. Minnesota. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Keller, Josh (March 18, 2010). "The Soviettes Rarities Review + Show Reminder". Reviler. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Pelone, Joe (staff) (March 26, 2010). "The Soviettes - Rarities". Punk News. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
-
^ Raidt, Dana (January 26, 2010).
"The Soviettes reunion announced! Shows and rarities album in the works". Examiner. Minneapolis. Archived from the original on May 25, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
{{ cite news}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL ( link) - ^ Thomas, Lindsey (January 30, 2010). "The Soviettes reunion announced! Shows and rarities album in the works". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Spencer, Jack (March 19, 2010). "The Soviettes: Then and now". A.V. Club. Twin Cities. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
- ^ Boller, Jay (November 12, 2010). "The Soviettes event". vita.mn. Retrieved January 10, 2011.
External links
- The Soviettes on Myspace
- Red Sound Records free download site