[2017-10-13] The Diodes "Rarities" (Artoffact)

Linda · **Posted:** Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:22 am

Description
This exclusive collection of rare Diodes tracks contains alt versions, demos, and archive treasures, including two versions of the band's hit Tired Of Waking Up Tired. The art direction and mastering process was overseen by the The Diodes, and the beautiful packaging collects rare photos from Ralph Alfonso and General Idea. This CD version includes bonus material not available on the vinyl!

Tracklist
1. Parasite (1977 previously unreleased)
2. Curiosity Girl (1977 previously unreleased version)
3. Lawn Boy Lover (1977 previously unreleased)
4. Tired Of Waking Up Tired (original demo 1978)
5. Photographs From Mars (live at the Horseshoe June 7 1980
6. Time Of Your Life (1978 previously unreleased)
7. That Was The Way It Was (Eastern Sound demo 1979)
8. Hot Sand (1981 remixed version 2017)
9. Tennis Again (Sept 1977 Toronto Sound Demo)
10. Time Damage (Sept 1977 Toronto Sound Demo)
11. Mercenary Flight (1978, alternate version)
12. Terminal Rock (1978 alternate version)
13. No Time To Cry (1981 previously unreleased)
14. Tired Of Waking Up Tired (live on Open Mike with Mike Bullard, Jan 22 1999)
15. Nowhere Fast (Aug 1977 Crash 'n' Burn demo)
16. Behind Those Eyes (Aug 1977 Crash 'n' Burn demo)

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Rick A · 23 Jul 2006

Having 'Tired of Waking Up Tired: Best of The Diodes' and really digging it, this rarities release has my interest.

[2017-10-13] The Diodes "Rarities" (Artoffact)

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