Martin Rev

about this album

ROIR is proud to release Martin Rev's self-titled solo debut album, originally released in 1979 on Charles Ball's Lust/Unlust label (see Lydia Lunch & James Chance), now with 5 bonus tracks (3 unreleased & exclusive). Rev is best known for his confrontational work with Alan Vega as Suicide, considered one of the most influential bands of the last 30 years. This record, somewhere between the harsh sound of Rev's early work with Suicide and his more melodic, 50's-doo-wop-inspired solo material (See Me Ridin'), is concrete evidence of how influential Rev's dirty American-motorik music really was. Any fan of Suicide owes it to his/herself to buy this record. If you have any interest in today's hot new thing, Electro-Clash, or wonder why journalists call Suicide the 'Kraftwerk of the States' (or why they strongarmed copies of Suicide's first album from Lester Bangs) - you must get this seminal release from Rev, and attempt to answer the question:"Who hasn't he influenced?" And as if Rev's solo album isn't exciting enough, Suicide will be releasing their first new album in nearly a decade. What the press had to say Perhaps the most influential group to emerge from the New York punk scene. Suicide pioneered everything from synth-pop to industrialized disco with it's low rent electronic angst-fest. –Rolling Stone User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

tracks

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See Me Ridin'

Clouds Of Glory

Strangeworld

Late Night Tales: MGMT

Cheyenne

To Live