Dead C - Harsh 70s Reality 2XLP [Siltbreeze]

Yeah, it's back! Royal Trux Twin Infinitives and Dead C's Harsh 70s Reality defined this 90s crash into post-everythingism just as solidly as Husker Du and the Minutemen did with Zen Arcade and Double Nickels On The Dime, respectively. Essential New Zealand post-rock... the abstract moves these fellows made during this time away from pop melodies and crowd-pleasing changes still ring true. Siltbreeze describes thusly:Originally seeing the light of day in April of 1992, Harsh 70s Reality was not just a high water mark for that year, but for the ages. Technically this was the band’s fourth long-play outing, and as a double-album, it followed two formidable dual juggernauts of the early 90's: Twin Infinitives and Lake. But it was Harsh 70s Reality that left the decade stronger and more resonant than it came in. A 2012 anniversary edition-replete w/gatefold jacket-came & went fairly quickly, so in 2023 it was agreed that it should stalk the earth yet again, this time akin to original p