THE CRAMPS ( Garage Punk rock , usa ) Vinyl Discography and Album Cover Photo Gallery
This web-page has detailed descriptions and background information on The CRAMPS and a selection of their best vinyl records of this band
This web-page has detailed descriptions and background information on The CRAMPS and a selection of their best vinyl records of this band
The Cramps were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1976. The band was fronted by Lux Interior (born Erick Purkhiser) and Poison Ivy Rorschach (born Kristy Wallace), and was known for its unique blend of rockabilly, garage rock, punk rock, and B-movie themes.
The band formed in the mid-1970s and was originally composed of Lux Interior, Poison Ivy, and drummer Nick Knox. They began playing shows in the New York City area, quickly building a reputation for their high-energy live performances and their distinctive style. They released their debut EP, "Gravest Hits," in 1979 on their own label, Vengeance Records. The band went on to release several more EPs and albums, including "Songs the Lord Taught Us" (1980) and "Psychedelic Jungle" (1981) which are considered classics of the psychobilly genre.
The Cramps were also known for their outrageous stage performances, featuring Lux Interior's wild, energetic dancing and Poison Ivy's distinctive guitar playing. They were heavily influenced by the rockabilly music of the 1950s, as well as by the horror and B-movie themes of their stage performances.
The band continued to tour and release albums throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and they remained active until Lux Interior's death in 2009. The Cramps are widely considered to be one of the most influential and important bands of the psychobilly and garage rock genres..
In 1986, amidst the hair metal frenzy and synth-pop explosion, The Cramps, the undisputed kings of psychobilly, unleashed their fourth studio album, "A Date with Elvis." This wasn't just another record; it was a sonic assault on the mundane, a middle finger to conformity, and a testament to the band
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"Gravest Hits" is the debut EP by the American rock band The Cramps, released in 1979. It was the band's first release on their own label Vengeance Records. The EP was later re-released as a full-length album, with the addition of several songs from their second EP, "Songs the Lord Taught Us".
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"Psychedelic Jungle" is the second studio album by the American rock band The Cramps, released in 1981. The album features a mix of rockabilly, garage rock, and punk rock, and its songs are known for their B-movie themes and horror-inspired lyrics.
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Released in 1980, The Cramps' "Songs the Lord Taught Us" was a raw, defiant garage rock album that cemented their status as psychobilly pioneers. Recorded at the legendary Sam Phillips Studio, the album featured a raw production style that perfectly captured the band's unhinged energy.
- Songs the Lord Thaught Us (1980, Benelux Release) - Songs The Lords Taught Us (1980, UK Release)