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Preachers That Lie – “Discography” – [Legion Productions]
beastofbourbon 2/21/2022 A Library, Cassette
Preachers That Lie (PTL) formed in 1986 in San Jose, Ca at the end of the Bay Area “Skate Rock” era and beginning of “Crossover”. By the late 80s PTL was playing all over the Bay Area, including Gilman Street Project in Berkeley, CA, alongside Neurosis, Jawbreaker, NOFX, No Use For a Name, and Green Day. They recorded a demo tape, 7” EP and were featured on several compilations.
Their brand of hardcore punk dealt with abortion, right wing Christians, conformity, Gilman Street elitism, beer and sex with a satrical sick sense of humor. This may have led to their getting banned from Gilman. PTL broke up in 1995 in the middle of a West Coast tour. The members went on to form other bands including Apeface, The Flames, Angry For Life, Whiskey Sunday, and Boar Hunter.
This cassette is a re-release of the “Last Call” CD from 2010 (Vinehall Records) that coincided with a reunion tour of Northern California and several shows in Hawaii opening for Dead Kennedys, Misfits, and TSOL. It includes songs from compilations and 1993 7” EP. Hopefully a copy of the demo tape can be found someday.
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bsnapp says
The demo tape is not lost. It's in my possession. The same place it's been since we recorded it back in 1989. I was the one that was making the demo takes back in the day, so I just kind of held on to it. I've got one original cover left, and a sticker or two as well. The demo tape has some wear and tear to it, as it is nearing 35 years old. The last four or five minutes of it are completely destroyed. So the ever rare Pitbull song still remains rare as it was lost on the demo tape
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