Band Name: Melvins
Music Album: Mangled Demos From 1983
Album Release Date: May 2005
Music Genre: Punk Rock Hardcore
Record Label: Ipecac Recordings
Album Release Country: United States
Music Record Type: 23 Tracks CD Album
(the) Melvins are a prolific rock/metal band originally formed in 1983 in Aberdeen, WA, relocating to San Francisco, CA in 1988, and eventually settling in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. The core members are Roger "Buzz" Osborne aka King Buzzo (guitar/lead vocals) and Dale Crover (drums/vocals and bass on early releases). Throughout their 30+ years career they have had a rotating cast of more than 10 bass players and have released more than 20 studio albums. Their current bassist is Steven McDonald. They perform under the name "Melvins Lite" with Trevor Dunn on stand-up bass and under the name "Melvins 1983" with Dale on bass instead of drums, in reference to the early incarnation of the band circa 1983 before Dale played the drums in the band. The name Melvins came from a grocery clerk at the Thriftway in Montesano where King Buzzo served as clerk and vandal. Melvin was the most hated fellow employee and they felt it to be an appropriately ridiculous name.
Former members:
. Mike Dillard – drums (1983–1984; 2008–2015, with M (...)
| 1 | Elks Lodge Christmas Broadcast | 3:55 |
| 2 | If You Get Bored - Live Radio | 2:22 |
| 3 | Forgotten Principles | 1:09 |
| 4 | Snake Appeal | 1:59 |
| 5 | Untitled (Flower Symbol) | 1:08 |
| 6 | If You Get Bored | 1:33 |
| 7 | Set Me Straight | 2:31 |
| 8 | Untitled (Star Symbol) | 1:02 |
| 9 | I'm Dry | 1:35 |
| 10 | Forgotten Principles | 1:20 |
| 11 | I Don't Know | 1:35 |
| 12 | Matt-Alec | 3:00 |
| 13 | The Real You | 1:28 |
| 14 | Run Around | 1:45 |
| 15 | Keep Away From Me | 1:22 |
| 16 | Untitled (3 Leaf Clover Symbol) | 1:02 |
| 17 | Bibulous Confabulation During Rehearsal | 4:59 |
| 18 | Untitled (Iron Cross Symbol) | 1:21 |
| 19 | Untitled (Pencil Symbol) | 1:10 |
| 20 | Matt-Alec | 3:14 |
| 21 | "Walter" | 3:22 |
| 22 | Untitled (Scissors Symbol) | 0:23 |
| 23 | Untitled (Airplane Symbol) | 0:24 |
℗© 2005 Ipecac Recordings
Recorded at Mud Bay, Olympia, Washington.
Cat# on spine and CD: IPC63
Cat# on back cover: IPC-63
Issued in a clear tray jewel case with fold-out insert including detailed liner notes about early band history circumstances.
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