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| Details / Tracklist: |
 01. "Ticket To L.A." 02. "Blow Chopper" 03. "76 Ball" 04. "Empire Builder" 05. "Faroutski" 06. "Viceroyce" 07. "Out On The Airstrip" 08. "Smokehouse" 09. "God Flintstone" 10. "Very Sad Trousers" 11. "Your Friend Is Insane" 12. "Dump Dump Dump" 13. "Last Train To Heaven" 14. "The Polaroid Doll" 15. "Head On" 16. "Crown Of Laffs" 17. "Dubbledead" 18. "Easter '88" 19. "Wichita Lineman (bonus track)" 20. "Eggs"
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 | | Description: | Americruiser by Urge Overkill, released 10 July 1996, includes the following tracks: "76 Ball", "Faroutski", "Out On The Airstrip", "God Flintstone" and more.
This version of Americruiser comes as a 1xCD. - Sticker on the front of the jewel case includes the barcode and reads:
"Urge Overkill
20 song CD
Americruiser
with
Jesus Urge Superstar"
Compilation of the [r=1976349] album (tracks 1 to 8), the [r=464464] album (tracks 9 to 18), and the [r=1547192] single (tracks 19 and 20). Track 19 is misspelled as "Witchita Lineman" in the release tracklist.
"Americruiser...the sick will of the animal kingdom!"
Jack Watt's full credit on "Americruiser" is Jack Watt as 'The Jaguar'.
Directed at Smart Studios Madison
© 1990 Urge Overkill
©? 1990 Touch And Go Records
"Americruiser / Jesus Urge Superstar"
?© 1990 Touch And Go Records
all tracks © 1990 King/Kato, Ltd. (BMI)
except track 19."Americruiser/Jesus Urge Superstar" on CD brings together two key early albums by Urge Overkill, capturing the raw, swaggering energy that laid the foundation for the band's later cult status. Loud, guitar-driven and steeped in alternative rock of the late '80s/early '90s, these recordings combine gritty hooks, driving rhythms and a touch of ironic glamour that would become the group's hallmark. The twin-album package lets listeners follow the band's evolution from rougher, noise-leaning beginnings into more structured, melodic songs that still carry a sharp, underground edge. It's a snapshot of a band in motion, full of attitude and unpolished charm, and an essential piece for fans of American indie rock history and collectors of the Touch & Go catalog.
Urge Overkill are an American alternative rock band known for their stylish blend of hard rock riffing, classic rock drama and indie-scene credibility. Emerging from the Chicago underground, they built a reputation on powerful live shows and a distinctive image that mixed tongue-in-cheek showmanship with solid songwriting. The band reached wider attention in the 1990s, particularly through their later work and a high-profile soundtrack appearance that cemented their status as cult favorites. Their music is often praised for balancing big, anthemic guitars with a knowing, slightly subversive sense of humor.
Touch & Go is a renowned independent label that played a central role in developing the American underground rock landscape. Known for its uncompromising roster and artist-friendly ethos, the label became home to many influential noise rock, punk and indie bands. Releases on Touch & Go are often seen as a mark of authenticity, highlighting adventurous, boundary-pushing music that stands apart from mainstream trends. With "Americruiser/Jesus Urge Superstar," Touch & Go documents an important phase of Urge Overkill's career, preserving a raw and energetic chapter of alternative rock history for new listeners and long-time fans alike. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
00023671 |
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