TIGER TRAP Tiger Trap LP K RECORDS 1993 US orig KLP17 CALVIN JOHNSON
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Description
THIS IS THE 1993 US ORIGINAL PRESSING on K Records. IN SHRINK SINGLE COVER. The cover is in VG+ condition, normal wear and without any major deterioration but light discolouration/wear on/near right corners (where missing shrink), slightly crushed on right corners, creases/bent on top right corner, left spine is fully readable; for details see photos. The vinyl is in EX condition [barely played] and plays wonderfully.
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TIGER TRAP
Though sadly short-lived, Tiger Trap emerged as one of the most beloved indie-pop bands of the 1990s. The group was formed in Sacramento, CA in 1992 by singers/guitarists Rose Melberg and Angela Loy, schoolmates who soon recruited bassist Jen Braun and drummer Heather Dunn to complete the lineup; within weeks of their formation, Tiger Trap -- so named in reference to a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip -- issued their debut single "Words and Smiles," a split release with Bratmobile which appeared on the Four Letter Words label. Jumping to K, the band issued the "Supercrush" single, followed in 1993 by their self-titled debut LP; the record was a major underground favorite, with its spiky melodies, lovely harmonies and sweet-and-sour lyrics striking a chord throughout the indie community. Sadly, after just one more EP, Sour Grass, Tiger Trap disbanded in the wake of a December 1993 concert in San Francisco, although a handful of compilation tracks appeared posthumously; in the years to follow, Melberg remained the most prolific member of the outfit, recording as one half of the Softies as well as with Go Sailor! and Gaze. Dunn, meanwhile, frequently drummed in support of Lois.
"TIGER TRAP"
tracklist
Side A: PUZZLE PIECES - YOU'RE SLEEPING - EIGHT WHEELS
SUPER CRUSH - TORE A HOLE - WORDS AND SMILES
Side B: FOR SURE - YOU AND ME - SUPREME NOTHING
CHESTER - MY BROKEN HEART - PRETTIEST BOY
1993 LP K RECORDS KLP17
PRINTED IN U.S.A. ORIGINAL & ONLY PRESSING on VINYL
STILL IN SHRINK SINGLE SLEEVE
HEAVY CARDBOARD COVER
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: none
LABEL: K - PINK LABEL - RED TEXT
Catalog on cover: KLP17
Catalog on labels: KLP17A / KLP17B
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): KLP-17-A JG L-40988
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): KLP-17-B JG L-40988-X
On labels: (Side B only) Tracklist + Catalog
On Back Cover: Tracklist + Credits
K logo with address
grading
RECORD EX but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE VG+ but (please, see pictures and read above description)
Energetic indie-pop in the innocent vein of Beat Happening, Tiger Trap makes irresistible noisy pop songs. Unfortunately, the band broke up before they could record another LP...(AllMusic)
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