Reviews

Salamander Jim Lorne Green Shares His Precious Fluids 12″

I don’t want to imitate Tim’s brief analysis, but this record really does sound like BIRTHDAY PARTY. (Old members are present, I believe, but name changes make it hard to be sure.) Great screamin’ blues, rockin’ moments, and other dementia. If you can find it, get it.

• Reviewer Ruth Schwartz
• Label Red Eye
• Issue MRR #35 • April 1986

The James Baker Experience I Can’t Control Myself! / Born to be Punched 7″

While the A-side is a creditable (though uninventive) cover of the TROGGS classic the flip, is a pretty good send-up of DOLLS/HEARTBREAKERS material. Enjoyable, not good.

• Reviewer Tim Yohannan
• Label Red Eye
• Issue MRR #31 • December 1985