| The Last Laugh | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | Reciprocal Recording, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Space rock | |||
| Length | 37:47 | |||
| Label | Amphetamine Reptile [1] | |||
| Producer | Helios Creed, Jack Endino | |||
| Helios Creed chronology | ||||
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The Last Laugh is an album by Helios Creed, released in 1989 through Amphetamine Reptile Records. [2] [3] [4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |  
[5] |
The Washington Times wrote: "Mr. Creed's guitar sometimes seems as driven as a runaway 18-wheeler on a steep incline. At other times, the woolly effects on his instrument submerge the listener in a sort of aural-oceanic landscape." [6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Helios Creed, Daniel House and Jason Finn
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Some Way Out/The Dream/The Diplomat" | 6:22 |
| 2. | "Bend Over" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Nirbasion Annasion" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Road Out of Hell" | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Late Bloomer" | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Where the Children Are" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "The Rant" | 1:48 |
| 8. | "Resurrection Blue" | 5:18 |
| 9. | "Beef" | 3:18 |
Personnel
- Musicians
- Helios Creed – vocals, guitar, production
- Daniel House – bass guitar
- Jason Finn – drums
- Production and additional personnel
- Jack Endino – production
- Tom Hazelmyer – cover art
- Charles Peterson – photography
References
- ^ Thompson, Dave (December 29, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ Patrick, Simon (Nov 4, 1989). "Albums: Halo of Flies / Helios Creed". Melody Maker. 65 (44): 39.
- ^ Frampton, Scott (2007). "Helios Creed". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "The Last Laugh". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Outerbridge, Laura (March 29, 1990). "Guitarist evokes Hendrix sound". The Washington Times. p. M11.
External links
- The Last Laugh at Discogs (list of releases)
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| The Last Laugh | ||||
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| ||||
| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1989 | |||
| Recorded | Reciprocal Recording, Seattle, Washington | |||
| Genre | Space rock | |||
| Length | 37:47 | |||
| Label | Amphetamine Reptile [1] | |||
| Producer | Helios Creed, Jack Endino | |||
| Helios Creed chronology | ||||
| ||||
The Last Laugh is an album by Helios Creed, released in 1989 through Amphetamine Reptile Records. [2] [3] [4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |
[5] |
The Washington Times wrote: "Mr. Creed's guitar sometimes seems as driven as a runaway 18-wheeler on a steep incline. At other times, the woolly effects on his instrument submerge the listener in a sort of aural-oceanic landscape." [6]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Helios Creed, Daniel House and Jason Finn
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Some Way Out/The Dream/The Diplomat" | 6:22 |
| 2. | "Bend Over" | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Nirbasion Annasion" | 4:09 |
| 4. | "Road Out of Hell" | 4:44 |
| 5. | "Late Bloomer" | 4:07 |
| 6. | "Where the Children Are" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "The Rant" | 1:48 |
| 8. | "Resurrection Blue" | 5:18 |
| 9. | "Beef" | 3:18 |
Personnel
- Musicians
- Helios Creed – vocals, guitar, production
- Daniel House – bass guitar
- Jason Finn – drums
- Production and additional personnel
- Jack Endino – production
- Tom Hazelmyer – cover art
- Charles Peterson – photography
References
- ^ Thompson, Dave (December 29, 2000). Alternative Rock. Hal Leonard Corporation. ISBN 9780879306076 – via Google Books.
- ^ Patrick, Simon (Nov 4, 1989). "Albums: Halo of Flies / Helios Creed". Melody Maker. 65 (44): 39.
- ^ Frampton, Scott (2007). "Helios Creed". Trouser Press. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (May 27, 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 9780857125958 – via Google Books.
- ^ Raggett, Ned. "The Last Laugh". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2013.
- ^ Outerbridge, Laura (March 29, 1990). "Guitarist evokes Hendrix sound". The Washington Times. p. M11.
External links
- The Last Laugh at Discogs (list of releases)
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