Guitars on point all thru the demo. The harmonies between Louise and Nina tho. Absolutely incredible. Minty Fresh knew they were signing a quality band.
They were awesome I was fortunate enough to see them at Empty Bottle and Lounge Ax before they really blew up. Their sound was those angelic voices over metalish guitars. It was killer. I'm happy they got back together. Some people wrote them off as grunge lite/pixes breeders soy d alikes but that's not correct. They definitely had their own sound.....as evidenced here. They ROCK and that's all that's important.
Absolutely. My greatest 90s regret? That I didn't find them sooner. The honest truth. I could have really used American Thighs at the time it came out. Had no CLUE that there was so much more than Seether. Better late than never, I guess.
I was at empty bottle on 7/24/94, which was my 21st birthday. I literally turned 21 just after midnight and it was a midnight show. They were up and coming. It was the “hot ticket. I remember Adam Duritz from counting Crowes was playing quarters out in front on western before the gig. They had just played earlier in the day at Old St Pat’s carnival. The empty bottle staff saw my ID and that it was my birthday and the first drink was on the house. What a great gig and great indoctrination into the Chicago rock scene at the clubs.
I'm proud of teenaged me for seeing through the media bullsh- and finding this amazing band. Saw them at First Ave in Mpls just as they were taking off. Bands need all sorts of gimmicks to sound good today...these folks just came in an rocked. They were polished without drone lights or viral videos. RIP the 90s.
Those 90's Northside clubs had great sound, little stages in front of spaces packed just close enough, and tight rock bands ( if it wasn't a SUPER tight rockabilly group ). I'd drive over from Michigan early so I could shop at those used guitar shops ON THE SAME STREET as Lounge Ax! Always worth the trip.
I know the feel , I don’t listen to them a whole lot anymore , but every time I revisit their albums , it’s like seeing an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time lol
Early demos from so many bands have a tremendous, even earth[soul]-shaking inspirational quality, a passion, raw beauty. Especially in early live performances. I wish artists could retain that as they grow and hone their skills. I guess some probably do. I really like the roughness or looseness, lack of precision, and simplicity !! Although, these demos are pretty tight. Lyrics from early songs also often hit deeper.
Almost identical to the album cuts, just like-fi. They are about like, 8 years older than me, something like that...I started playing guitar and bass in 1994. Going back and listening to them now, I'm kind of floored at the quality of their musicianship, especially at such a young age...PS- that laugh at the end of "All Hail Me". And getting married on Halloween is such a 90's thing to do...I think I was "supposed" to marry 2 or 3 women on Halloween at various times...and never did. Not on Halloween, or any other day, either. Man, thank God...
This is fantastic! was looking to see what precursors the band may have recorded before the first album came out. Knew their had to be some sort of recorded material before they signed to Geffen, even Minty Fresh.
They did a show in my home town of Northampton in 1995. That day when they were setting up we witnessed Nina and Louise outside of their tour bus having a HUGE SCREAMING MATCH on the street outside club. Don’t know what it was abt but it was very heated. Didn’t know who they were but got tickets to see them that night! Fan ever since. Love this great demo!
I downloaded these w/ a bunch of stuff from one of the fan sites (don't remember the name) back in the dial-up days of the mid-'00s. The quality here is much better, though, I think.
Who else is rockin out here in 2023!
Guitars on point all thru the demo. The harmonies between Louise and Nina tho. Absolutely incredible. Minty Fresh knew they were signing a quality band.
Since no one has made one yet, here are the time stamps.
Get Back: 0:00
All Hail Me: 2:58
Halloween Day: 6:14
Wolf: 10:47
They were awesome I was fortunate enough to see them at Empty Bottle and Lounge Ax before they really blew up. Their sound was those angelic voices over metalish guitars. It was killer. I'm happy they got back together. Some people wrote them off as grunge lite/pixes breeders soy d alikes but that's not correct. They definitely had their own sound.....as evidenced here. They ROCK and that's all that's important.
Absolutely. My greatest 90s regret? That I didn't find them sooner. The honest truth. I could have really used American Thighs at the time it came out. Had no CLUE that there was so much more than Seether. Better late than never, I guess.
I was at empty bottle on 7/24/94, which was my 21st birthday. I literally turned 21 just after midnight and it was a midnight show. They were up and coming. It was the “hot ticket. I remember Adam Duritz from counting Crowes was playing quarters out in front on western before the gig. They had just played earlier in the day at Old St Pat’s carnival. The empty bottle staff saw my ID and that it was my birthday and the first drink was on the house. What a great gig and great indoctrination into the Chicago rock scene at the clubs.
I'm proud of teenaged me for seeing through the media bullsh- and finding this amazing band. Saw them at First Ave in Mpls just as they were taking off. Bands need all sorts of gimmicks to sound good today...these folks just came in an rocked. They were polished without drone lights or viral videos. RIP the 90s.
Those 90's Northside clubs had great sound, little stages in front of spaces packed just close enough, and tight rock bands ( if it wasn't a SUPER tight rockabilly group ). I'd drive over from Michigan early so I could shop at those used guitar shops ON THE SAME STREET as Lounge Ax! Always worth the trip.
Wow, Louise going bonkers with that solo at the end of Halloween Day. Why on earth was that track never released?
I just discovered it today. Absolutely floored I haven't heard in passing before!
They should re-release this with extras & bonuses, like Liz Phair did with The Girly Sound and how Lisa Loeb did with The Purple Tape
Always will love Veruca Salt. No matter the place in the earths rotation around the sun.
I know the feel , I don’t listen to them a whole lot anymore , but every time I revisit their albums , it’s like seeing an old friend you haven’t seen in a long time lol
I love hearing Steve's bass up in the mix at the start of Get Back.
All Hail Me has an extra special sick riff here!
Those harmonies, man.
Love hearing this! The harmonies on Wolf have always left me in awe a little..so good!
i thank EVERY day that I got to live through the 80/90's
Ha thats Nina's old phone number on there.
*phones Nina's old number, you know just in the hope....
This is a lost treasure here. Thanks so much for uploading this special find!
Early demos from so many bands have a tremendous, even earth[soul]-shaking inspirational quality, a passion, raw beauty. Especially in early live performances.
I wish artists could retain that as they grow and hone their skills.
I guess some probably do.
I really like the roughness or looseness, lack of precision, and simplicity !!
Although, these demos are pretty tight.
Lyrics from early songs also often hit deeper.
AHHHH THE 90'S 💯
We’re getting it back with this one.
I love that so many people are hearing this for the first time. I remember downloading these mp3s on Napster back in the day 😎
@PatrickS.Tomlinsonlmao K dad
Christ. Pure gold!
AMAZING DEMO! Sounds great!!!!! but eww their address was Winona! Poor Louise looking back lol
this version of get back scratches an itch i didnt know i had
Gosh I miss pouring over those cassette jackets and their new tape smell.
Awesome. Studio should have released it like this
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.
This takes me back to a shared house on Key Biscayne in 94. A big hug to Babs and Mary!
Perfect mix of power pop and alternative rock..
That I can behind on that
Got me through a divorce in 2014!
Thanks for uploading this.
Killer , love this version of Get Back . Thanks for uploading
Nah fr🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
First time hearing Halloween Day, it’s so good!!!
Same too
Awesome band I saw them with Bush and it was a great show.
Thanks for the upload.
the order is not right. get back/all hail/ halloween / wolf
Thank you, thought so, was starting to question my sanity there for a sec'!
I didn't see them until june 2014 in Seattle. And again latwr that week in Hollywood. Then in in 2015. Lord, we need another small venue tour!
All 4 are great, but I really love this version of Wolf.
10/10 ..fight me.
Good stuff!
Almost identical to the album cuts, just like-fi. They are about like, 8 years older than me, something like that...I started playing guitar and bass in 1994. Going back and listening to them now, I'm kind of floored at the quality of their musicianship, especially at such a young age...PS- that laugh at the end of "All Hail Me". And getting married on Halloween is such a 90's thing to do...I think I was "supposed" to marry 2 or 3 women on Halloween at various times...and never did. Not on Halloween, or any other day, either. Man, thank God...
They were so good! I hear a lot of Juliana Hatfield in their sound: strong songs with grungey guitars and girly vocals.
WOw... So cool!
amazing
This is fantastic! was looking to see what precursors the band may have recorded before the first album came out. Knew their had to be some sort of recorded material before they signed to Geffen, even Minty Fresh.
THANK YOU THANK YOU for posting this!
Beautiful stuff.
this slaps, child.
Wow, SMOKIN' 😎 never heard this til now, thanks for sharing!
Beautiful
fabulous. the opening song made my hair stand on end
This is AWESOME!!! Thank you posting this!!!!!
They did a show in my home town of Northampton in 1995. That day when they were setting up we witnessed Nina and Louise outside of their tour bus having a HUGE SCREAMING MATCH on the street outside club. Don’t know what it was abt but it was very heated. Didn’t know who they were but got tickets to see them that night! Fan ever since. Love this great demo!
Scorpio vs Sagittarius + hormones
@@davidpar2 Nina is a Scorpio?!? This explains so much!
Perfectas las armonias!.. las amo.
Only 400 Likes in 4 years.
That's ridiculous. A shame.
think of it as a hidden treasure, and only those of us who have searched to get here deserve these kick ass tunes
Amazing
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\m/ best part is the algorithm favors videos with engagement. always comment.
I downloaded these w/ a bunch of stuff from one of the fan sites (don't remember the name) back in the dial-up days of the mid-'00s. The quality here is much better, though, I think.
Thanks SO much!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
Great job buddy. Whered you find this?
Ray M. cool!
@@raym.778 based spade
Thank you!!!!
Absolutamente brillante!
wow! how have i never heard this?!
get back is a different world bro
Get Back basslines are insane!
Get Back wound up pretty sleepy on American Thighs, like the rest of the album. It's good to heard it wild.
1993
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8:48 :^)
Fight me.
Perhaps even better than the original, less polished.
Starcrawler brought me here!