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| Artist: The Blasters Title: The Blasters Date: 1981 Label: Slash Records SR-109 Cover Art: Gustav Alsina Blaster Photos: Gary Leonard Art Direction: Steve Bartel
Notes: A very early Blasters album just chock full of the stuff that made their name synonymous with blue collar, hard workin' American music. Roots rock, rockabilly, and the essence of the punk DIY ethos brought out some of the best music of the eighties. Although the Alvin brothers no longer grace the same stage they both carry on in their own right. If poetry is your bag check out brother Dave's book(s) of spoken word verse. And bringing a touch of brass, the dynamic sax duo adds another dimension to the overall sound. Some of you may be familiar with Steve Berlin from the Los Lobos records; both bands east LA neighbors along with X they form a unique trilogy of musical storytelling. If you're already a fan you've probably got this one, if not it's a good place to begin your association with the band and their friends. Catch them live and you'll see how close the cover painting matches Phil stage persona. Uncanny.
Line Up: Phil Alvin: vocals, guitar, harmonica
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