Description
Das Damen – Mousetrap – Cassette
Twin-Tone Records 89170
Das Damen, an alternative rock band from New York City, released their fourth studio album, Mousetrap, in 1989. This album marked a significant point in their career, showcasing their blend of punk, grunge, and indie rock influences.
Track Listing:
East Coast Side:
‘Noon Daylight’ – 4:13
‘Mirror Leaks’ – 3:47
‘Twenty Four To Zero’ – 4:33
‘Someone Somewhere’ – 4:10
‘Demagnetized’ – 4:01
West Coast Side:
‘Hey, Angel’ – 5:34
‘Sad Mile’ – 3:45
‘Please Please Me’ – 2:54
‘Click!’ – 5:52
The album was recorded at Fort Apache Studios in Cambridge, Massachusetts, between May 22 and June 2, 1989. Production and engineering were handled by Paul Q. Kolderie and Sean Slade, known for their work with other alternative rock acts.
Mousetrap was released on Twin/Tone Records in the United States and What Goes On Records in Germany.
The album received positive reviews for its energetic performances and blend of genres, contributing to the late 1980s alternative rock scene. Critics noted the band’s ability to fuse punk’s rawness with grunge’s heaviness and indie rock’s melodic sensibilities.
