Kill 'Em and Eat 'Em
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Kill 'Em and Eat 'Em is a 1987 album by the UK underground
group Pink Fairies
.
This is a reformed Pink Fairies
, prompted by an offer from Jake Riviera
, head of Demon Records. Of the five original group members, Paul Rudolph
wasn't involved. Wallis' preference for having a fellow guitarist led to the inclusion of the only non-former member Andy Colquhoun, but Colquhoun had worked extensively alongside Wallis during the late 1980s Mick Farren
group. Farren himself contributes some lyrics, including those of a re-recording of his "Broken Statue" single.
UK underground
The Underground was a countercultural movement in the United Kingdom linked to the underground culture in the United States and associated with the hippie phenomenon. Its primary focus was around Ladbroke Grove and Notting Hill in London...
group Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies were an English rock band active in the London underground and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s. They promoted free music, drug taking and anarchy and often performed impromptu gigs and other agitprop stunts, such as playing for free outside the gates at the Bath and Isle of Wight...
.
This is a reformed Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies
Pink Fairies were an English rock band active in the London underground and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s. They promoted free music, drug taking and anarchy and often performed impromptu gigs and other agitprop stunts, such as playing for free outside the gates at the Bath and Isle of Wight...
, prompted by an offer from Jake Riviera
Jake Riviera
Jake Riviera is a music business entrepreneur best known for his management of such performers as Elvis Costello and Nick Lowe and as co-founder of pioneering British indie label Stiff Records.Riviera was in school bands and local groups in north-west London in the 60s, and became road manager of...
, head of Demon Records. Of the five original group members, Paul Rudolph
Paul Rudolph (musician)
Paul Fraser Rudolph is a guitarist,bassist, singer, and cyclist. He made his mark in the UK underground music scene, and then as a session musician, before returning to Canada to indulge his passion for cycling...
wasn't involved. Wallis' preference for having a fellow guitarist led to the inclusion of the only non-former member Andy Colquhoun, but Colquhoun had worked extensively alongside Wallis during the late 1980s Mick Farren
Mick Farren
Michael Anthony 'Mick' Farren is an English journalist, author and singer associated with counterculture and the UK Underground.-Music:...
group. Farren himself contributes some lyrics, including those of a re-recording of his "Broken Statue" single.
Track listing
- "Broken Statue" (Wallis/Farren)
- "Fear Of Love" (Wallis)
- "Undercover Of Confusion" (Colquhoun)
- "Waiting For The Ice Cream To Melt" (Colquhoun/Farren)
- "Taking LSD" (Wallis/Sanderson)
- "White Girls On Amphetamine" (Colquhoun/Farren)
- "Seeing Double" (Wallis)
- "Fool About You" (Wallis)
- "Bad Attitude" (Wallis/Pilkington)
- "I Might Be Lying" (Colquhoun/Wallis)
Personnel
- Andy Colquhoun – Guitar and Vocals
- Larry WallisLarry WallisLarry Wallis is a guitarist, songwriter and producer. He is best known as a member of the Pink Fairies and an early member of Motörhead.-Early bands:...
– Guitar and Vocals - Duncan Sanderson – Bass
- Russell Hunter – Drums
- TwinkTwink (musician)John Charles Alder , better known as Twink, is an English drummer, singer and songwriter who was a central figure in the English psychedelic movement, and an actor.-Early life and career:...
– Drums and Vocals - Recorded at Picnic Studios
- Engineered and Mixed by Mike Banks