Devil Dogs - Big Beef Bonanza! 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Garage Punk

"Big Beef Bonanza!" by Devil Dogs, the Garage Punk sensation, is a 12" vinyl LP recorded in 1990 at Coyote Studios, Brooklyn. Engineered by Albert Caiati and produced by Mariconda & The Devil Dogs, the album captures the raw essence of their energetic sound. With recording sessions in February and March, this release is a timeless snapshot of punk prowess. Stacey Zaferes and Micha Warren contribute captivating photography to the album.

 

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Devil Dogs - Big Beef Bonanza!: A Garage Punk Explosion in the 1990s
Album Description:

Emerging from New York City's thriving garage punk scene in 1990, the Devil Dogs' debut album "Big Beef Bonanza!" was a raw and raucous testament to the enduring power of rock 'n' roll. The album, released on Spain's Romilar-D Records, captured the band's energetic live shows and cemented their place as one of the leading lights of the garage punk revival.

Historical Context and Musical Exploration

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, garage punk was experiencing a resurgence, fueled by a DIY ethos and a rejection of mainstream trends. Bands like the Devil Dogs drew inspiration from 1960s garage rock pioneers like the Sonics and the Seeds, infusing it with a punk rock attitude and a modern sensibility.

"Big Beef Bonanza!" is a whirlwind of fuzzed-out guitars, pounding drums, and snarling vocals. The album's 12 tracks are a masterclass in garage punk songwriting, with catchy hooks, infectious energy, and a healthy dose of sleaze. The lyrics, often humorous and tongue-in-cheek, touch on themes of teenage rebellion, fast cars, and the thrills and spills of everyday life.

Genre and Controversies

The Devil Dogs' music is firmly rooted in garage punk, but it also incorporates elements of surf rock, rockabilly, and power pop. This eclecticism, while initially a source of some controversy among genre purists, ultimately became one of the band's defining characteristics, attracting a diverse fanbase and establishing them as a unique voice in the garage punk scene.

Production Team and Recording Studio

"Big Beef Bonanza!" was recorded at Coyote Studios in Brooklyn, a studio known for its work with underground bands. The album was engineered by Albert Caiati and produced by Mike Mariconda, a veteran of the New York punk scene. The album's raw sound and lo-fi production aesthetic perfectly captured the band's live energy and DIY spirit.

Music Genre:

Garage Punk Music

Record Label & Catalognr:

CRYPT-022 /Screen Gems

Media Format:

12" Vinyl LP Gramophone

Year & Country:

1990 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Devil Dogs Big Beef Bonanza!
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Andy Gortler
  • Steve Baise
  • Dave Ari
Track Listing of: Devil Dogs Big Beef Bonanza!
    Side One:
  1. North Shore Bitch
  2. Time Enough For Love
  3. Go On Girl
  4. I'm Gonna Make You Mine
    Side Two:
  1. Stay Out All Night
  2. One That Got Away
  3. Cheesecake
  4. Palisades Park

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