Track listing 7 all songs written by walter schreifels. You can upload code oranges self titled ep from 2009. A seminal group in the new york hardcore scene, gorilla biscuits formed in 1987, releasing their self titled ep the following year on revelation records. Start today is the second and final album released by gorilla biscuits. Gorilla biscuits have the true hc attitude and the lyrics on this album reflect that.
All i know is that theyre a hardcore punk band from new york, they released this album in 1988 and they sound fucking good. Gorilla biscuits, and youth of today borrowed heavily from the fast and furious sound of this. Gorilla biscuits self titled voice crack megamix youtube. They continue to carry the torch for classic hardcore lovers everywhere, and ticket buyers can expect them to deliver hardhitting performances anytime. Released in 1988 as revelation records fourth release, this third press tribute box set comes packaged in a red display box that matches. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Hold your ground has helped me get through some tough times in high school. It was previously available only as a bootleg 7 record. They played some shows with vic from 108 on guitar but then called it quits. Gorilla biscuits hold your ground tshirt rockabilia. The mcd version also contains demotracks, making it to twelve tracks in total. They play mainly songs from the old self titled revelation ep, we walk alone ep and just take a look around. Gorilla biscuits by gorilla biscuits 98796000427 cd. It is the biggest selling record put out by revelation records with copies in excess of 100,000 sold on cd alone.
Ironically enough though, their name came from the street term for quaaludes. During his time in despair, the band got back together and recorded 4 songs that they had written before they broke up initially. Gorilla biscuits released their second album start today in 1989. Hardcore icons gorilla biscuits came together in the late 80s to add their two cents to the straightedge scene in new york city. Gorilla biscuits briefly reunited for a benefit at cbgbs. Gorilla biscuits gorilla biscuits full album youtube.
It is considered an influential recording in hardcore and melodic hardcore. Civs voice is hoarse and strained all over this record. Gorilla biscuits, sitting around at home selftitled, revelation city of caterpillar, a heart filled reaction to dissatisfaction selftitled, levelplane lickgoldensky, untitled 3 selftitled, levelplane trainwreck, good bye bloodsuckers selftitled, selfreleased muscle worship, gone before dagon self. Listen free to gorilla biscuits start today new direction, stand still and more. Gorilla biscuits is a new york straight edge hardcore punk band on revelation records.
Black emperor good looking friends good sleepy gorilla biscuits. Revelation records featured the early gorilla biscuits song better than you on one of their compilations, and later released the eponymously titled gorilla biscuits 7inch ep in 1988, which later became a hardcore hit. Ushardcore punk band formed 1987 in new york city they released one ep and one fulllength. Download, hardcore, jesus piece newer post older post home everything posted since our mediafire was deleted has been made available for download by the bandlabel at hand, is 100% out of print, or have been sent in for download from said bandlabel. Gorilla biscuits self titled mcd revelation records the first recordings of the gorilla biscuits.
The band was only around for a short time, recording a demo and a 7 inch titled buried alive before breaking up in 1993 if i remember correctly. H2o self titled b9 gorilla biscuits punk clash sick of it all agnostic front. Listen free to gorilla biscuits gorilla biscuits no reason why, big mouth and more. If you want to download the artwork, or read any of the. The group went through various members in their time together, but the bands definitive. Basically, what youre left with is a list of diverse, but ultimately tremendous bands to cite as being influences, including lifetime, jawbreaker, the promise ring, youth of today, hot water music, kid dynamite, hum, gorilla biscuits, brand new, and knapsack. A few covers were thrown in gorilla biscuits staple sitting round at. This heavyhitter gets its name from the slang name for the infamous methaqualone hypnotic popularized in the 70s.
It is time to hold your ground and celebrate the 30th anniversary of the classic gorilla biscuits 7. Dec 09, 2015 gorilla biscuits gorilla biscuits 1988 nyhc tracklist. Its right to follow my heart the new kids ran, ran out the back door fast and the bands that. Anthony civarelli walter schreifels arthur smilios alex brown luke abbey. Musicians reflect on quicksands manic compression spin. Blending the aggression and energy of bands like agnostic front with a sense of melody likened to dag nasty, gorilla biscuits still stands as a unique reference point for many. Slugfest self titled initial records 1996 gorilla biscuits. Generation x, ready steady go selftitled the germs, caught in my eye mia the complete anthology, slash the gits, another shot of whiskey frenching the bully, cz guided by voices, smothered in hugs bee thousand, scat garrison, we watch the world come down the model, revelation.
Sold out add to wishlist quick overview self titled ep details. Listen to your favorite songs from gorilla biscuits explicit by gorilla biscuits now. All in all, the self titled burn record is one of the best. They are considered one of the most seminal youth crew. They reformed for a benefit show at cbgbs, new york, in 1997 and august 14,2005. Gorilla biscuits gorilla biscuits 1987, cassette discogs. Gorilla biscuits ep cover sticker rockabilia merch store. The red letter covers had a revelation ad printed on the inner sleeve. Featuring a whos who of hardcore, with defectors from gorilla biscuits, bold, youth of today, collapse, and beyond, quicksand released their groundbreaking, self titled 7inch in 1990. Gorilla biscuits is the first album, released as a 7 record and as a cd, by the hardcore band. In october 2006, the bands self titled ep was officially released for the first time ever on anthology recordings. They picked the name under pressure to have a name when token entry got them a stage appearance unexpectedly. Gorilla biscuits have reunited numerous times over the years for oneoff shows and fullscale reunion tours in 2006 and 2007, showing old fans and firsttimers that they can still hold it down. Gorilla biscuits by gorilla biscuits, released 01 january 1988 1.
Gorilla biscuits new direction lyrics genius lyrics. Gorilla biscuits is a new yorkbased hardcore punk band consisting of anthony top scholar. They even did one song by their followup band, civ do something. Buy tickets for gorilla biscuits concerts near you. Blending the aggression and energy of bands like agnostic front with a sense of melody likened to dag nasty, gorilla biscuits still stands as a unique reference point for many hardcore bands that have come after them. Publication date 201503 usage attributionnoncommercialnoderivs 4. The debut, self titled album of the group bad brains. Recorded with noticeably less quality than the second record, this 12song self titled debut sees gorilla biscuits laying down the groundwork for the hardcore blueprint they were about to co. The song is about staying true to yourself even when people wont accept you because they cant understand difference. Gorilla biscuits 1988 start today 1989 gorilla biscuits is the first album, released as a 7 record and as a cd, by the hardcore band gorilla biscuits.
The band toured the united states and europe twice. Past gorilla biscuits tour dates and concerts from this year. Presented with both humor and energy, this is the record that proved straight edge kids knew how to have a good time, and that they had some pretty good musical ideas as well. Jun 14, 2019 gorilla biscuits new york, usa self titled 1991. They picked the name under pressure to have a name when token entry got them a stage. Rockbox request gorilla biscuits discography 19881989. Theyve also got some serious 90s nostalgia going on. Yesterday you were on my back just to get my time i guess its not as precious as it seems because i found the time for hanging out and talking on the phone what should i.
I love this record and his vocals especially bring me back to when id sit in my basement. Start today explicit by gorilla biscuits on amazon music. Gorilla biscuits reunite again and have continued touring. Gorilla biscuit is a slightly indica dominant hybrid 60% indica40% sativa strain created through crossing the classic sensi star x stardawg ix strains. H2o self titled b9 gorilla biscuits punk clash sick. Gorilla biscuits although in perfect form with their final line up apparently broke up shortly after the vhs came out. Gorilla biscuits explicit by gorilla biscuits on amazon. If you dont have this ep, and you consider yourself a fan of hardcore, you should pick it up before you buy any other albums. My true compassion is for all living things and not just the ones who are cute so i do what i can.
They did a nationwide reunion tour in 2006, playing almost every song they wrote at every show. Slugfest self titled initial records 1996 stuck in. Vying with minor threat for the title of the godfathers of hardcore are gorilla biscuits, and start today is the record that demonstrates their merits. Gorilla biscuits was formed by smilios and civ after meeting in high school in long island, new york. Gorilla biscuits vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Gorilla biscuits gorilla biscuits releases discogs. After gorilla biscuits broke up, he formed the short lived moondog. Hailing from nyc, gorilla biscuits carved a niche within the ny hardcore scene. New direction, start today, high hopes, stand still, big mouth, biography. I decided to put together a list of all the download links that i posted on x43x. Gorilla biscuits are an american hardcore punk band from new york city, new york, formed in. They played four songs off of their self titled 7 and all but one song off start today two sides being the omission. Code orange kids now known as just code orange play a unique brand of sludgy hardcore, though you could use numerous labels to attempt to describe their sound.
Vinyl version includes digital download of this record. Gorilla biscuits sign to revelation records for their self titled 7 and their only fulllength album start today, which is often considered a seminal recording. See past gorilla biscuits tour dates and concerts from this year, then find upcoming gorilla biscuits tour dates and buy gorilla biscuits concert tickets. Poison idea record collectors are pretentious assholes. Gorilla biscuits 1988 start today 1989 gorilla biscuits is the first album, released as a 7 record and as a cd, by the hardcore band gorilla biscuits track. The band released their self titled debut album as a 7 in 1988.
Recorded with noticeably less quality than the second record, this 12song self titled debut sees gorilla biscuits laying down the groundwork for the hardcore blueprint they were about to construct. From new york city, gorilla biscuits formed in 86 by a few hardcore kids who wanted to break new ground to get nyhc out of the musical rut it seemed to be in. Gorilla biscuits start today remastered edition, released 01 january 1989 1. Listen to your favorite songs from start today explicit by gorilla biscuits now. Murders among us comp wnausea, absolution, lifes blood, born against. Gorilla biscuits tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Start today gave gorilla biscuits underground popularity. The first release from hardcore legends gorilla biscuits is a vital part of the bands history but still far from the classic start today lp issued only a year later.