The Early Years (Acid King album)
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The Early Years is a compilation album by stoner metal band Acid King
. It was released in October 2006 through Leaf Hound Records
. It combines Acid King's first two releases, which are both out of print
. The songs were remastered by Billy Anderson.
These releases are:
Acid King
Acid King is a stoner metal band from San Francisco, California. It was formed in 1993 by frontwoman Lori S., drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Acid King have since recorded three studio albums and three EPs with a series of bassists....
. It was released in October 2006 through Leaf Hound Records
Leaf Hound Records
Leaf Hound Records is a Japanese record label specializing in 60s and 70s inspired stoner/doom metal. The label takes its name from the 70s hard rock band Leaf Hound. Leaf Hound Records has released material from Japanese bands such as Church of Misery and Sonic Flower, US bands such as Blood...
. It combines Acid King's first two releases, which are both out of print
Out of print
Out of print refers to an item, typically a book , but can include any print or visual media or sound recording, that is in the state of no longer being published....
. The songs were remastered by Billy Anderson.
These releases are:
- Acid KingAcid King (EP)Acid King is the eponymous debut EP by stoner metal band Acid King. It was released in 1994 on 10" vinyl only, through Sympathy for the Record Industry...
– the band's debut EP, released in 1994. - ZoroasterZoroaster (album)Zoroaster is the debut album by stoner metal band Acid King. It was released in August 1995 on CD and vinyl through Sympathy for the Record Industry...
– the band's debut album, released in 1995.
Track listing
- "Lead Paint" – 4:36
- "Blasting Cap" – 4:43
- "Drop" – 7:02
- "The Midway" – 2:05
- "Evil Satan" – 7:55
- "If I Burn" – 3:43
- "One Ninety-Six" – 4:22
- "Vertigate #1" – 3:47
- "Tank" – 3:53
- "Dry Run" – 4:16
- "Fruit Cup" – 2:00
- "Queen of Sickness" – 5:15
- "Reload" – 3:22
- "Vertigate #2" – 2:33
Credits
- Lori S.Lori S.Lori S. is the frontwoman of the stoner metal band Acid King. She formed the band in San Francisco during 1993, along with drummer Joey Osbourne and bassist Peter Lucas. Since that time, Lori has been the lyricist, vocalist and electric guitarist on all of Acid King's recordings...
– Vocals, Guitar - Peter Lucas – Bass, backing vocals
- Joey OsbourneJoey OsbourneJoey Osbourne is a founding member and drummer for Acid King, Altamont, and The Stimmies. He has also been a drummer for The Men of Porn, Triple X , and for San Francisco punk band The Corruptors...
– Drums - Dale CroverDale CroverDale Crover is an American rock musician. Crover is best known as the drummer for Melvins and Men of Porn, Shrinebuilder, and for a brief time, drummer for Nirvana. He is also guitarist and vocalist for Altamont...
– Additional vocals - Billy Anderson – Engineering, remastering
- Ricky KassoRicky KassoRichard "Ricky" Kasso , also known as The Acid King murdered 17-year-old acquaintance Gary Lauwers in Northport, Long Island, New York on June 16, 1984...
– Man on cover artwork (Note: the cover artwork is identical to the Acid King EP)