THE CELIBATE RIFLES 8xlps kiss kiss,roman beach,mina,turgid miasma,blind ear EX
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Description
ALL LPS are in excellent condition
BLIND EAR 1989 True Tone
TURGID MIASMA OF EXISTENCE 1986 hot records gatefold
MINA MINA MINA what goes on
ROMAN BEACH PARTY what goes on UK IMPORT
SIDEROXYLON gatefold HOT
QUINTESSENTIALLY YOURS what goes on UK IMPORT
KISS KISS BANG BANG gatefold what goes on UK IMPORT
THE CELIBATE RIFLES hot 1007
MINT - never played.
EXCELLENT-The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing
VERY GOOD-The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects.
GOOD-The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etC
biography by John Dougan
Playing stripped-down, loud, and fast Ramones-inspired guitar rock, the Celibate Rifles were one of the earliest Australian punk bands to emerge during the post-Radio Birdman/Saints era. Taking their cues from these Aussie bands, along with the American hard rock of the Stooges, MC5, and Blue Oyster Cult, the Rifles were led by the twin-guitar attack of Kent Steedman and Dave Morris and the deadpan baritone of vocalist Damien Lovelock. They exploded out of the gates in 1982 with a series of records (released in Australia only) fueled by high-speed guitars, wah-wah-strangulated solos, and cartoonish, tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Playing initially for crowds of hard rock-loving surfers, it didn't take long for the Rifles to develop a following. Outside of the continent, however, they were virtually unknown. That changed in 1985 with the release of Quintessentially Yours, a lengthy EP that was a collection of tracks from earlier albums. Although the Rifles didn't receive the attention of many lesser American and English bands, the releases kept coming, and they were all excellent. What didn't help was a seeming disinterest the band had in touring America. But when you're an Australian band, it's easy to see why: it's expensive, it takes forever to get there, and why bother when the records aren't getting the kind of reception they deserve? As a result, the Rifles last toured America in 1987. As they continued recording and maturing, the Rifles were unafraid to take risks with their tried-and-true loud-and-fast sound. Soon, acoustic guitars entered the mix, tempos slowed, pianos tinkled in the background, and vocal harmonies were added. None of this increased technical skill and studio experimentation diluted the band's strengths (i.e., feral power); in fact, it may well have made the Rifles a better and more interesting band. Another development was the increased politicization and social consciousness of their material. No longer were they simply sarcastic funny boys. Rather, they were addressing serious political, environmental, and social issues, thanks to Lovelock's sharp, insightful lyrics, all without any condescension or simplistic rhetoric.I do not end auctions early.
PAYMENT WITHIN AUSTRALIA BY DIRECT DEBIT-POSTAL NOTE-PAYPAL .
I WILL CONTACT BY EMAIL WITH DETAILS AFTER THE AUCTION.
$15 Australian Postage
Records packed between sheets of cardboard. NO PADDED BAGS USED.
Combined postage for multiple items. So buy one set for $15 and $1 for each other group of records up to 5KG.
WAIT BEFORE PAYING FOR EBAY INVOICE.
If the price is amazing I may discount postage
PAYPAL ONLY FOR OVERSEAS BUYERS.
Overseas postage is outrageous especially to the USA.
Maybe ask for a quote before bidding.
