Itch
Dyin' To Be Jesus (LP)
feat. Rob Wright (NoMeansNo / Hanson Brothers)
Neuware (m/m-; rw) • EU • 1992 • Nettwerk
Alternative Rock / Punk / Crossover / Trash
12 Tracks.
ITCH is a Vancouver (Canada) based band founded by songwriter/pianist Mark Critchley (brother to John of 13 ENGINES). "Dyin' To Be Jesus" is their debut album and included Glenn D'Cruze on drums, Mark on piano, voice, guitar, & Rob Wright (NOMEANSNO) on bass with Mark & Cecil English producing.
Some Reviews of the album:
"the worst thing I've heard since my cat got stuck in the garbage disposal." - INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH
"Anti-religious, anti-government, anti-corporate & pre-Marvel Comics rock noise. Genius lyrics ... a record to listen to forever & ever." - FLIPSIDE
"Mixing punk & performance art, progressive rock & metal just begins to tap into the furious energy & craziness of itch." - B SIDE
"This record contains the fastest keyboard playing I've ever heard & it doesn't suck either." - MAXIMUMROCKNROLL
"Punk finally has its Jerry Lee Lewis." - OPTION
"itch: energy with elegance, & thrash with true class." - MELODY MAKER
Trackliste / Inhalt:
A2. Freedom 55
A3. More Gimmicks
A4. No Death
A5. Good To Be Alive
B1. Photosynthesis
B2. No Life
B3. The Club
B4. Body And Head
B5. Dyin' To Be Jesus
B6. Suspended Reflections
B7. Splash