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Their 1991 critically acclaimed debut plus their debut 12” EP, in a gatefold sleeve.
Limited edition in orange vinyl.
Original artwork of both releases.
30 minute ‘untitled extra’ track on Car Wash Hair CD.
Mercury Rev’s 1991 debut album Yerself is Steam was a critical success, and quickly followed up by the Car Wash Hair single. The releases persuaded the band to perform their very first live gig – then their third gig was on the main stage at Reading Festival and their fourth was supporting Bob Dylan – an auspicious start to their decades-long career. Despite the plaudits resulting in strong sales and regular tours, it was not until their fourth album, Deserter’s Songs that they gained a mainstream audience.
Pitchfork: “a heroic dose of psychedelic rock that is equal parts nerve-wracking and awe-inspiring.”
Tracklist
2LP
Disc 1: Yerself Is Steam
1. Chasing A Bee
2. Syringe Mouth
3. Coney Island Cyclone
4. Blue And Black
5. Sweet Oddysee Of A Cancer Cell
6. Frittering
7. Continuous Trucks And Thunder
8. Very Sleepy Rivers
Disc 2: Car Wash Hair:
1. Car Wash Hair (The Bee’s Chasing Me) Full Pull 6:45
2. Coney Island Cyclone (4-track demo) 3:45,
3. Chasing A Bee (4-track demo) 8:45
2CD
Disc 1: Yerself Is Steam
1. Chasing A Bee
2. Syringe Mouth
3. Coney Island Cyclone
4. Blue And Black
5. Sweet Oddysee Of A Cancer Cell
6. Frittering
7. Continuous Trucks And Thunder
8. Very Sleepy Rivers
Disc 2: Car Wash Hair
1. Car Wash Hair (The Bee’s Chasing Me) Full Pull 6:45
2. Coney Island Cyclone (4-track demo) 3:45
3. Chasing A Bee (4-track demo) 8:45
4. Untitled extra 30:03