Compared to the pop and polish of its later releases, Samiam is barely recognizable on its self-titled debut. The sound is raw and angry, highly influenced by hardcore. But Jason Beebout's lyrics, though more cryptic than his later works, distinctly place Samiam in the realm of emocore. Instead of making broad political statements, like the early-'80s hardcore bands, Beebout turned inward, while the music stayed fast and furious -- still a novel concept on the West Coast in 1989. A sample line from "The Bridge": "My bridge ... Read More
Compared to the pop and polish of its later releases, Samiam is barely recognizable on its self-titled debut. The sound is raw and angry, highly influenced by hardcore. But Jason Beebout's lyrics, though more cryptic than his later works, distinctly place Samiam in the realm of emocore. Instead of making broad political statements, like the early-'80s hardcore bands, Beebout turned inward, while the music stayed fast and furious -- still a novel concept on the West Coast in 1989. A sample line from "The Bridge": "My bridge is too unstable, the insecurity is letting go." Some of these songs later appeared on the collection The New Red Years. ~ Ron DePasquale, Rovi Read Less
Add this copy of Samiam (Self-Titled) (New Red Archives Nra 16cd) to cart. $17.98, very good condition, Sold by 86 Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Maplewood, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by New Red Archives.
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Very Good. Size: 4x5x0; a couple of tiny dings to booklet (booklet includes the lyrics! ); jewel case is in excellent condition; disc is mint/near mint; because we care that your order arrives in the condition stated, we have additionally sealed the case in bubblewrap for added protection during shipment.
Add this copy of Samiam to cart. $17.62, very good condition, Sold by GoPeachy rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from JACKSONVILLE, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by New Red Archives.
