Release Date: 8/12/1997
Recording Date: 8/1997
Tracks: 24
Length: 00:07:31 Hrs
Label: Amphetamine Reptile Records
Type: CD
- Genre/Styles
- Alternative Pop/Rock, Heavy Metal, Grunge, Alternative Metal, Alternative/Indie Rock
Album Tracks (24)
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What the Critics Say
In 1996, the Melvins and Amphetamine Reptile delivered one 7" single every month of the year in quantities limited to 800 worldwide. AmRep handily compiled all 24 sides on the two-CD set Singles 1-12, which was of likewise limited release. The package features alternate mixes (like the intentionally obtuse versions of songs they submitted to Atlantic Records); some swell cover tunes (they manage to speed up the already hardcore "Lexicon Devil" by early Hollywood punks the Germs and slow down the at-a-snails pace "Way of the World" by slowcore pioneers Flipper); live improvisational endurance tests performed by these perennial openers in reaction to playing in front of crowds who could care less about them; plus assorted outtakes, one-offs, and other tomfoolery (their smirking take on Brit-pop, "In the Rain," is ironically catchy). Necessary material for fanatics and collectors, Singles 1-12 betrays not only the Melvins' metal/punk roots, but their ability to be both frightening and hilarious. ~ Bart Bealmear, All Music Guide
