Born out of the early 1980’s Austin noise punk scene, Scratch Acid deliberately eschewed the loud, fast rules of hardcore as everything they didn’t want to be and embraced a weirder, artier sound. The band’s eventual permanent line-up consisted of David Yow on vocals, Brett Bradford on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Rey Washam on drums. During their brief existence from 1982 to 1987, the band released 3 records, including a full-length album (Just Keep Eating) and two EPs (S/T EP, Berserker).
Scratch Acid were one of the original “noise” bands. They existed from 1982 through 1987. During that time, they released 3 records (all of which are on this CD). Since that time, they have had many imitators. Many of bands have cited Scratch Acid as one of their influences. Rey Washam who play drums in Scratch Acid, went on to be in Rapeman, Daddy Longhead, and Tad. David Sims, who played bass in Scratch Acid, we on to be in Rapeman and The Jesus Lizard. David Yow, who sang in Scratch Acid, went on to be in The Jesus Lizard.
Label: Touch And Go
Barcode: 0036172109227
