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Some Velvet Sidewalk – Appetite For Extinction – Cassette
Alongside fellow natives Beat Happening, Some Velvet Sidewalk helped establish Olympia, WA, as an epicenter of the American indie rock community throughout the 1980s and 1990s, their minimalist sound and wide-eyed world view giving rise to the emergence of the love-rock ethic.
Originally a duo comprised of singer/guitarist Al Larsen and drummer Robert Christie, Some Velvet Sidewalk debuted in 1988 with a cassette titled From Playground Till Now; the single “I Know,” their first release for the famed local label K Records, followed later that same year.
After the full-length Appetite for Extinction, Christie left the group, and was replaced by bassist Don Blair and drummer Martin Bernier in time for 1992’s Avalanche; the I Scream EP followed in 1993, and a year later Some Velvet Sidewalk returned with Whirlpool. Though not released until 1995, Shipwreck was actually recorded in 1990 and intended as the band’s second album; after issuing the all-new Generate and The Lowdown in 1997, Some Velvet Sidewalk disbanded, with Larsen soon resurfacing in the Polar Bears.
Appetite for Extinction is the third studio album by the American indie rock band Some Velvet Sidewalk, released in 1990. The band was formed in Olympia, Washington, in the late 1980s and was associated with the Pacific Northwest indie rock scene.
Appetite for Extinction features a mix of lo-fi indie rock, post-punk, and alternative rock influences, characterized by its raw energy, catchy melodies, and introspective lyrics. The album showcases Some Velvet Sidewalk’s DIY ethos and their ability to create memorable and emotionally resonant music with a minimalist approach.
Some standout tracks from Appetite for Extinction include “Seasons,” “Old Bridges,” and “Dinosaur.” These songs exemplify the album’s eclectic sound and the band’s knack for blending different musical styles into their own unique sound.
Some Velvet Sidewalk – Appetite for Extinction is celebrated as a cult classic in the indie rock genre, earning praise for its infectious energy and emotional depth. It remains a favorite among fans of alternative music and a testament to the creativity and innovation of the Pacific Northwest music scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
K Records
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
1. Seasons
2. Old Bridges
3. Dinosaur
4. Hurt.
5. Sidewalkin’
6. Crayons
7. Snow.
8. alright
9. Moment
10. Sidewalk and Sky
11. Old Bridges (Live)
12. 20,000 Leagues
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