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DIS 176LP
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10" EP version with mp3 download.
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DIS 176CD
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"Rites of Spring were among the most important and beloved bands to emerge from the DC underground music scene in the mid-80s. Formed by Guy Picciotto (vocals/guitar), Mike Fellows (bass), Brendan Canty (drums), and Eddie Janney (guitar) in 1984, the quartet released a self-titled LP and a 7" single before disbanding in 1986. They were central to what came to be known as 'revolution summer,' a period of redefinition and creative burst from the DC scene in 1985. Before that -- before they even played a show -- the band recorded a six-song demo tape at Inner Ear with Don Zientara and Ian MacKaye. These six songs capture Rites of Spring in its earliest stages. Once the band started playing out, the songs gained velocity and intensity (see the 7-minute plus version of 'End on End' that closes their LP), but many of the elements that defined their music -- frenzied energy, sharp melodies, and introspective lyrics -- were already very much in place. The release has been mastered from the original tapes and is presented exactly as it was on those cassettes in 1984 complete with the tape collages and assorted audio-graffiti. Members went on to play in Happy Go Licky, Fugazi, Royal Trux, and Silver Jews."
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DIS 022EP
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"1984 was a time of redefinition within the punk scene in Washington, DC and Rites of Spring more than led the charge. Rites of Spring not only challenged the macho posturing that had become so prevalent, but more importantly they defied musical and stylistic rule. The people that followed the band made it a point to try to never miss a gig, as ROS seemed to approach every show as if it was their last. The results could be explosive, often resulting in the destruction of their equipment, and this may well be one reason that they ended up playing only about 15 shows. It was the boldness of this band that really contributed to the swell of energy, often referred to as 'Revolution Summer', that swept over the DC scene in 1985. In their brief existence Rites of Spring released one full-length, End on End, and a 7", All Through A Life, both on Dischord Records.' End on End has remained in print on vinyl and CD over the years, but the 4 songs on All Through A Life have gone through several expended periods of bring out of print."
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DIS 016LP
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"1984 was a time of redefinition within the punk scene in Washington, DC and Rites of Spring more than led the charge. Rites of Spring not only challenged the macho posturing that had become so prevalent, but more importantly they defied musical and stylistic rule. The people that followed the band made it a point to try to never miss a gig, as ROS seemed to approach every show as if it was their last. The results could be explosive, often resulting in the destruction of their equipment, and this may well be one reason that they ended up playing only about 15 shows. It was the boldness of this band that really contributed to the swell of energy, often referred to as Revolution Summer, that swept over the DC scene in 1985. In their brief existence Rites of Spring released one full length album (DIS016) and a 7" (DIS022) both on Dischord Records. Band members Guy Picciotto and Brendan Canty went on to form One Last Wish and later joined Joe Lally and Ian MacKaye to form Fugazi. The Rites of Spring 12" LP is now being re-issued as part of the Dischord Records Remaster Series. The LP has been recut at Chicago Mastering Service (from the Silver Sonya masters) and will include a free MP3 download of the album."
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