Minutemen Post Mersh Vol 2 - Includes Buzz Or Howl Under The Influence Of Heat MLP & Project: Mersh EP

Originally issued as 2 separate releases: the BUZZ OR HOWL UNDER INFLUENCE OF HEAT EP and the PROJECT MERSH LP. Personnel: D. Boon (vocals, guitar); Mike Watt (vocals, acoustic guitar); Crane (trumpet, background vocals); Ethan James (synthesizer, background vocals); George Hurley (drums, wood block). Recording information: Radio Tokyo, Venice, CA (01/1983-02/1985); Total Access Studios, Redondo Beach, CA (01/1983-02/1985). Photographer: Naomi Peterson. Unknown Contributor Role: Ethan James. The Minutemen came a long way in their all-too-brief career. Initially a hardcore punk outfit, they soon began to carve out a signature sound that incorporated funk rhythms and political lyrics. Their stock in trade was the extremely concise song. On the first few releases, they stayed true to their name, unleashing a flurry of songs that lasted a minute or less. Eventually, they began to explore new directions, adding sonic elements like horns and acoustic guitar, and writing songs of a more tradi