17 August 2022

STRANGLMARTIN Stranglmartin 1990

 


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From Stranglmartin.com

Formed in 1989 by guitarist David Butler, bassist Bill Bruening, and drummer Martin Shearer, Stranglmartin was signed with Dallas, TX based Dragon Street Records within weeks after releasing their first demo-tape.

        Stranglmartin released its 1st self-titled album with Dragon Street Records in late 1989. The record was critically acclaimed and rated as one of the top 10 records of the year by the Gavin Report. The record charted on over 200 radio stations and spent 21 weeks on the CMJ weekly radio polls. The band, frustrated with record distribution problems and belief that the record lacked the raw energy that defined the group ultimately led to Stranglmartin and Dragon Street parting ways.

        Stranglmarting recorded What's your Problem - live at the Wrocklage in 1991. The recordings (raw/energetic) were utilized by Dragon Street Records primarily for marketing.

        The 1st album was re-released in Europe by Musidisc Records. Stranglmartin promoted their records extensively across the US touring with Goo Goo Dolls, and in Europe with Red Cross.

        Stranlgmartin released Wiregrass in 1993 with Wrocklage Records. The release was also critically acclaimed , but did not receive the promotion nor radio play that the first record had.

        Following the Wiregrass release, bassist Bruening departed and was replaced by Chad Hurley. The band released their final album 'For the Sake or Argument' with SafeHouse Records in 1995, and later disbanded ending the Stranglmartin era. 


Tracklist

1
Stop Interrupting Me!2:09
2
Bury The Thunder3:19
3
Tidal Wave2:57
4
Sometimes Judith Ann3:09
5
The World Does Not Revolve2:27
6
Crabs2:39
7
Call Each Other Names2:27
8
Polishing Your Hate3:39
9
Red Tool2:41
10
Circus Of The Stars2:36
11
Dangerous3:00

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