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Barkmarket Vegas Throat Release Date: 1990 Running Time: 57:37 Label: Def American Records Barkmarket's third album (but their first to gain wide release, thanks to Rick Rubin's American Recordings) is where it all comes together. Singer/guitarist David Sardy and company pack a mighty art grunge punch on this disc, mixing the clunking riffs of the aptly named opener, "Grinder" (imagine Black Sabbath on espresso instead of sweet leaf), with a greater interest in Butthole Surfers-style noise rock interludes, like the one that opens the pulverizing "Hydrox God." The group also displays a sly sense of humor in their choice of covers, especially on the withering reconstruction of the O'Jays' Philly soul classic, "Backstabbers," reinterpreted in a manner that recalls the anguished howls of the Birthday Party. (By comparison, the acid-refreshed cover of Jimi Hendrix's "I Don't Live Today" sounds downright normal.) Later albums like 1994's Lardroom would put the pieces together a little better, but the rough edges of this album add to its charm. Jesus Lizard and Cop Shoot Cop fans in particular should take note. Stewart Mason, All Music Guide Tracks: Title Composer Time 1 Grinder Barkmarket, Sardy 2 Ditty Sardy, Barkmarket 3 Nuisance Sardy, Barkmarket 4 Patsy Barkmarket, Sardy 5 Poverty Sardy, Barkmarket 6 Pitbull Sardy, Barkmarket 7 Pencil Barkmarket, Sardy 8 Fatstamp Sardy, Barkmarket 9 Hydrox God Barkmarket, Sardy 10 Salvation Sardy, Barkmarket 11 I Don't Live Today Hendrix 12 Back Stabbers McFadden, Huff, Whitehead 13 Ten Convictions Barkmarket, Sardy Releases: Year Type Label 1990 CD Def American Records

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