Clown alley were one of the first bands i saw live when i moved out to the bay area in the mid 80s. Circus of chaos is an album by clown alley, released in 1985 through alchemy records vm101. Never available on cd before, this album has long gone under the radar. Released 20 november 2006 on southern lord catalog no. Clown alley might possibly be the lamest band name youve ever heard, until you remember there was once an outfit called limp bizkit. The band had more then one female member when i first saw them. Its all twisted up in a burrito of comedy and horror. This is somewhat unbelievable, if you consider certain clown alley members future ties to indie metal mavens the melvins, and the rabid cult worship. Circus of chaos that vividly illustrates the monotony of workaday life in its refrain woke up, went to work, came home, ate, drank, slept. Track listing the lie unplugged in the cartoon on the way up uranium miners daughter pet of a pig the grey men envy theme the second day the prey. It was rereleased by southern lord records in 2006. Circus of chaos struck all the right chords with me. Its bay area crossover with more roots in the hardcore punk side of the line than the metal side. Clownaround obscure circus musical emerges from the rca.
Justin clayton drums deutrom and black who is the daughter of shirley temple black eventually joined the melvins discography. Clown alley circus of chaos from seemingly out of nowhere comes this obscure reissue from southern lord. Clown alley circus of chaos encyclopaedia metallum. The sound of a steam calliope banging away, but one of those big ones with the trumpets and drums and such.
Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. Melvins fans might be interested because clown alley s bassist was lori black a. Circus of chaos is an album by clown alley which was released in 1985 through alchemy records vm101. Deutrom and black who is the daughter of shirley temple black eventually joined the melvins. Clown alley was a 1980s san francisco bay area punk rock band band members. One of the oftforgotten contributors to the 80s crossover movement, san franciscos clown alley wasnt around long enough to etch their name alongside those of agnostic front, the cromags, d. In my mind, in the cartoon is the hit based on nothing. The show was supposed to be a touring circus spectacular with gene kelly heading a huge cast.
Clown alley discography all clown alley 1985 circus of chaos clown alley. While not completely fresh sounding after 20 years, the album still packs a. Nor does it really hint at what was to come from mark d, whose solo. It starts out with the lie, a chugging riff heavy midtempo dirge and never lets up. Clown alley circus of chaos lp 1986 alchemy records uk this wasnt what i was expecting considering that not just one, but two members of the band went on to be melvins bassists. It was rereleased by southern lord records in 2006 band members mark deutrom and lori black both went on to become members of seminal seattle grunge band melvins, though at different times track listing the lie unplugged in the cartoon on the way up uranium miners daughter. Circus of chaos is a half hour tv show hosted by cousin dave the clown. Click on the names to find out more about joey kellys heritage. Youve got to hand it to the folks over at southern lord, they take risks and they aint afraid to do exactly what they want. A clear influence on kurt cobain, made even more obvious from the fact that i got off mojo magazines roots of nirvana cd. We discuss game of thrones death predictions, the art of thomas tenney, actress summer moore with her film as in kevin and see the children of dave. Join eden alexander at the soiled dove, cousin dave, smarm, melissa, pink clown and rad chad for another episode of circus of chaos.
Share circus of chaos by clown alley cd, nov2006, southern lord records circus of chaos by clown alley cd, nov2006, southern lord records 1 product rating. But put aside the name and the somewhat stale cover art and youll find a decent slice of thrashpunk on this, their sole album, from 1986. Clown alley was probably the one of creators of crossoverthrash in mid 80s, and this is the song from their album circus of chaos from 1986. School for circus and performing arts in evanston, illinois clown camp currently closed offered clown education each summer for 30 year. I was in total awe watching the band go crazy, looking normal as fuck but playing melodic, simple, yet very original sounding thrash. Its for the freaks, geeks and weirdos of the world who appreciate twisted art, toys, cosplayers, performers, celebrities and all things you would find at a comic con. Circus of chaos by clown alley cd, nov2006, southern. Heavily inspired by the work of julius fucik the composer of that theme, yes you know the one, this is a mad, bombastic, silly carnivalesque tune. Clown alley was a 1980s san francisco bay area punk rock band. Clown alley circus of chaos bonus tracks 1986 full. But give it a spin and it pretty well encompasses all things clown alley. Create an account help customer service mobile version affiliate program. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Circus of chaos by clown alley album, crossover thrash.
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