Vomit Launch - Dogeared

Name: Vomit Launch
Album: Dogeared
Year: 1992
Style: Punk, Indie, Jangle Rock
Similar Bands: L7, 4 Non Blondes, Popguns, Happy Family, Co-Ed, Taulah Gosh, Heavenly, Beat Happening
"One-Word" Review: Bite-Free Jangley Folk-Punk
Based Out Of: Chico, CA
Label: Teen Beat, Mad Rover Records

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Liner Notes, CD Back, CD

Dogeared (1992)

1. Hence the Box 2:57
2. Smokebreak 3:21
3. Story of My Life 3:15
4. Smile 2:50
5. Old Peculiar 3:40
6. Curl Up and Dye 5:22
7. Unsafe With Fewer Drinks 4:29
8. Oh, That One 3:48
9. Spinach 3:25
10. Virtual Oblivion 3:09
11. Flies 4:27
12. All Fouled Up 3:05
13. Harry Monk in the Boatrace 0:50
14. Stillness 4:48

Album Rating (1-10): 8.0

Members & Other Bands:

• Lawrence Crane - Bass, Guitar (Chucklehead, Elephant Factory, Idler Arms, Sunbirds, Chris Eckman, Welcome, Sleater-Kinney, Christine Darling's All-Gurlesque, Sean Croghan, Sophie Lux, J. Hell, Jenny lewis & the Watson Twins, Crack City Rockers, Dew, Andi Starr, Brent Lewiis Ensemble, BOAT, Portland Cello Project, Elliot Smith)
• Patricia Rowland - Vox (Chucklehead)
• Steve Bragg - Drums (Severance Package, Special Forces)
• Lindsey Thrasher - Guitar, Vox  (Sun Supreme) 
• John McKinley - Lead guitar ( Bait, These Days)
• John Baccigaluppi - Keys, Engineer, Producer (Sea of Bees, VC & the Saucers, Fool Killers, Seed, Calexico) 
• EJ Bellocq - Cover Photo
• Montana Swisher - Band, Trish Photos
• TeenBeat Graphica - Graphics & Layout
• Holly Hodge - Drawing

Unknown-ness: never heard of this band, but I liked the name, and i was familiar with the label, so i figured i was getting into some facet of punk...whether that is Riot Grrl, crust or folksy punk, i am not sure. But i am going to guess it leans more melodically than angry noise.

Album Review: There is definitely an angsty edge to the vocals, but the production has a folky feel to it. Like 4 Non Blondes playing L7. There is jangly production that is hard torn between the college radio style popular at the time, and trying to maintain a rougher edge. Curl Up & Dye drives with punk drumming at the start, but it mellows out into a trippy alt rock song.

The band was formed in 1985 as "an excuse to drink beer," released seven albums and toured primarily on the West Coast. They lasted until 1992, and most  members have continued ties to the music industry through magazines, art, and record store ownership.

Stand Out Track: Hence the Box

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