Mesomorph Enduros is a various artists compilation album released in December 1992 by Big Cat Records.[1] It was assembled by musician and composer J. G. Thirlwell, who had been asked by Big Cat to compile songs by his favorite underground American bands.[2][3] The songs "Room 429", "Johnny Shiv" and "Blister" were recorded and made their debut specifically for the album's release.[4] The album is dedicated to Unsane's former drummer Charlie Ondras, who had died in June.[5]
| Mesomorph Enduros | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Compilation album by Various artists | |
| Released | December 1992 |
| Recorded | 1989 - 1992 |
| Genre | Noise rock, post-hardcore, industrial rock |
| Length | 58:06 |
| Label | Big Cat |
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Artist | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Room 429" | Tod Ashley | Cop Shoot Cop | 5:10 |
| 2. | "Vile" | Buzz Osborne | Melvins | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Nub" | Duane Denison, Mac McNeilly, David Wm. Sims, David Yow | The Jesus Lizard | 2:30 |
| 4. | "Louse" | Paul Erickson, Jeff Mooridian Jr., Paul Sanders | Hammerhead | 2:05 |
| 5. | "Sister Sarah" | Helios Creed, Mark Duran, Rey Washam | Helios Creed | 6:00 |
| 6. | "Pig Iron" | Kurt Danielson, Tad Doyle, Gary Thorstensen, Steve Wied | Tad | 3:08 |
| 7. | "Incesticide" | J. G. Thirlwell | Foetus Inc | 3:44 |
| 8. | "Nothing Solid" | Paul Bergmann, Mark Davies, Anne Eickelberg, Brian Hageman, Jay Paget, Hugh Swarts | Thinking Fellers Union Local 282 | 7:14 |
| 9. | "Candy" | John Brannon, Kevin Ries, Larissa Strickland, Todd Swalla | Laughing Hyenas | 2:44 |
| 10. | "Hog Ditch" | Alex Barker, Steven Cerio, Julian Mills | Drunk Tank | 2:34 |
| 11. | "Hands in Fire" | Scott Ayers, Bliss Blood | Pain Teens | 2:20 |
| 12. | "The Reign" | Algis Kizys, Diane Wlezien | Of Cabbages and Kings | 6:00 |
| 13. | "Johnny Shiv" | John Nowlin, Dave Sardy, Rock Savage | Barkmarket | 3:08 |
| 14. | "Bath" | Charlie Ondras, Pete Shore, Chris Spencer | Unsane | 2:58 |
| 15. | "Blister" | David Ouimet | Motherhead Bug | 4:43 |
Personnel
editAdapted from the Mesomorph Enduros liner notes.[5]
- Stephen "The Pizz" Pizzurro – cover art
- J. G. Thirlwell – compiling
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1992 | Big Cat | CD, LP | ABB36 |
References
edit- ^ "Various Artists: Mesomorph Enduros > Overview". Allmusic. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Sherry, James (December 1992). "Mixamorphosis". Indiecator Magazine (3). Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ "Foetus". Option. 42–47. Sonic Options Network: 68. 1992. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ Lipez, Zachary (May 11, 2014). "JG Thirlwell Knows Everything About Cool Music, Being Cool". Noisey. Vice. Retrieved December 18, 2015.
- ^ a b Mesomorph Enduros (booklet). Various artists. London: Big Cat Records. 1992.
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External links
edit- Mesomorph Enduros at Discogs (list of releases)