Nardwuar and Mint Records present: A Wild Pear split 7-inch record featuring 2 tracks by The Evaporators and 2 tracks by Andrew W.K.. W.K. covers two classic Canadian punk songs, while the Evaporators contribute an original, and a cover of 60's Quebec garage act Les Hou Lops. Officially released June 23rd, 2009. Available pre-order thru: mintrecs.com & nardwuar.com
Track listings:
Side Nard:
1. The Bomb in My Pants(Original)
2. Oh Non (Rousseau de Les Hou Lops)
Side W.K.
1. Oh Canaduh (Gerry Hannah of The Subhumans)
2. Nardwuar vs. Andrew W.K. interview snippet
3. Don't Sell Hot Dogs Tonight (Leather Uppers)
What The Hell Is This Record About Anyway?? And Why The Hell Should I Care? Well, it's an amazing Canada-themed collaboration between two icons of rock & roll and if you like having fun, then you'll love it!
Speaking of fun, check out The Evaporators with Andrew W.K. performing Live at the Mint Records Ridiculously Early XMas Party!
This is collaboration magic. The Party Starter from NYC Andrew W.K. meets the Human Serviette, meets the insurmountable force of Garage Punk veterans The Evaporators
The record cover is the artwork of cartoonist Mitch Clem
Printed on White Vinyl, playing at 45 RPM
The record sleeve features more artwork on the back by Mitch Clem, track listings, and a special written message from Andrew W.K. which continues on to the fantastically detailed
Liner Notes!
The liner notes will impress any collector or music historian/aficionado. Within the foldout document lies a continuation of the story from Andrew W.K., a note from Greg Tymoshenko of The Leather Uppers, a story about Quebec Garage Rock bands by rock & roll expert Marc Coulavin, PLUS!!!
A Live Review of Nardwuar Nite, Friday December 5, 2008 re-printed from this very blog!
(Check out the Musical Interpretations Archives in December '08 for that one).
DOWNLOAD THE FULL LINER NOTES in pdf format by clicking this link or simply copy & paste http://nardwuar.com/records/cleo18 if that link is broken
Check out this record! I implore you! If you can't find it at your nearest record store, just ask them for it, or order it online through one of the 2 websites at the top of the page. The only thing you'll regret is if you wait too long and can't find one of these gems someday!
RELEASE PARTY
If you are in the Vancouver area on June 23rd, don't miss The Evaporators & Andrew W.K. performing at the following locations:
June 23rd: 4PM, Neptoon Records, 3561 Main Street FREE! All Ages!
June 23rd: 9PM, The Biltmore Cabaret, Kingsway tix $15.00 available at Zulu, Scratch & Red Cat
MORE STUFF Related to this record:
Here is a link to an article I had printed in The Skinny, a cool, indie Live Music Scene Report magazine out of Vancouver.
Here is a link to my Full Interview with Andrew W.K.
Here is a link my Full (but brief) Questionnaire with Nardwuar
Here are some more cool things for you to check out:
Original Live Review of Nardwuar Nite!
Who Is Nardwuar The Human Serviette cover story/BC Musician Magazine
Nardwuar's Archived interviews from Citr Radio 101.9 FM in Vancouver
Nardwuar's Youtube channel
Official Website of Andrew W.K.
Other fine artists from Mint Records
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