Formed in Las Vegas in 1980, M.I.A. moved to Orange County in 1981 and started playing shows at the infamous Cuckoo’s Nest. They first appeared on the classic Last Rites for Genocide and M.I.A. split LP (Smoke Seven) in 1982.
After a short break, the band got back together in 1983 and recorded a six-song demo at Greencarton studios in November.
They quickly became known for their energetic live shows, blending fast, guitar-driven hardcore with singer Mike Conley’s unique melodic voice and the trademark Southern Californian punk sound.
After a show with the Dead Kennedys, Jello Biafra offered to release their next album, Murder In a Foreign Place on his Alternative Tentacles label in the summer of 1984.
To mark the album’s 40th anniversary, Modern City is teaming up with Alternative Tentacles to bring you Murder In a Foreign Place in 2024.
Totalling 19 tracks, this re-issue includes the original album along with 2 studio out-takes and the full Greencarton demos. Unreleased track Help Me Up appears here for the first time ever!
Limited red vinyl edition, with red lettering on cover.
Includes the original 11 tracks, plus 8 extra tracks, a 24 page booklet, a facsimile of the original insert.
Tracklist:
Our Side
A1 Modern Way 2:45
A2 Small Man In A Big World 1:04
A3 All I Know 1:57
A4 What’s Your Problem 0:48
A5 Boredom Is The Reason 3:00
A6 Who Will Survive 1:30
A7 Used To Know Me 1:53
A8 Murder In A Foreign Place 1:54
A9 Las Vegas 1:48
A10 Reality Is Killing Me 1:22
A11 There Is No Love 1:15
Their Side
B1 Help Me Up 2:15
B2 Reality Is Killing Me 1:32
B3 Hatin’ Life 2:01
B4 Modern Way 2:22
B5 Murder In A Foreign Place 1:57
B6 Boredom Is The Reason 2:38
B7 Hatin’ Life 1:55
B8 Help Me Up 2:15
C Just A Dream 2:19
D Turning Into What You Hate 1:35
Label: Alternative Tentacles, Modern City Record
