Born out of the early 1980s Austin noise punk scene, Scratch Acid deliberately eschewed the loud, fast rules of hardcore as everything they didnt want to be and embraced a weirder, artier sound. The bands eventual permanent line-up consisted of David Yow on vocals, Brett Bradford on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Rey Washam (Big Boys) on drums. During their brief existence from 1982 to 1987, the band released 3 records, including a full-length album (Just Keep Eating) and two EPs (S/T EP, Berserker).
On March 14, 2025, Touch and Go Records will release the Scratch Acid Box Set - limited to 2000 sets worldwide. Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service, the box set includes 180-gram clear LP pressings of all three releases as well as a 24-page booklet featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, liner notes by David Yow, Brett Bradford, and photographer/journalist Pat Blashill, as well as full-color paintings by contemporary artist Mark Todd from the same era as the cover art for the S/T EP and Berserker releases. In addition, this limited Scratch Acid box set includes an exclusive clear vinyl 7” with both tracks the band contributed to the 1986 Touch and Go Records compilation, God s Favorite Dog. The 7-inch includes cover art by Mark Todd as well.
Track Listing:
Berserker (1987)
Side A
Mary Had A Little Drug Problem • For Crying Out Loud • Moron s Moron
Side B
Skin Drips • This Is Bliss • Flying Houses
S/T (1984)
Side A
Cannibal • Greatest Gift • Monsters • Owner s Lament
Side B
She Said • Mess • el Espectro • Lay Screaming
Just Keep Eating (1986)
Side A
Crazy Dan • Eyeball • Big Bone Lick • Unlike A Baptist • Damned For All Time • Aint That Love? • Untitled 1
Side B
Holes • Albino Slug • Spit A Kiss • Amicus • Cheese Plug • Untitled 2
Holes b/w Final Kiss (1986)
Side A
Holes (God s Favorite Dog Version)
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