Game Theory - Big Shot Chronicles (LP)

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Vinyl LP pressing includes digital download with bonus content. Omnivore Recordings continues the re-examination and re-appreciation of Game Theory's stellar 1980s catalog with The Big Shot Chronicles. Passionate fans of the group all have a favorite GT album, and the band's drummer, Gil Ray, refers to The Big Shot Chronicles as his favorite in a revealing interview with set co-producer and Game Theory constant/confidant Dan Vallor in the new reissue's liner notes. Once again helmed by Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Let's Active), the 12-track album features an expansion of the band's sound, and contains the MTV 120 Minutes staple, "Erica's Word." For it's 30th anniversary, 13 tracks have been added-9 of which are previously unissued. From demos, outtakes, rough mixes, and live tracks, one can see the sonic trajectory the band was on-leading up to their arguable magnum opus, Lolita Nation. In addition to alternate versions of originals, this set includes a wealth of covers of songs by Todd Rundgren, Roxy Music, Big Star, The Velvet Underground, and more. Including some surprises.

Side A
1 Here It Is Tomorrow 2:15
2 Where You Going Northern 3:00
3 I´Ve Tried Subtlety 4:32
4 Erica´S Word 3:56
5 Make Any Vows 2:22
6 Regenisraen 3:29

Side B
1 Crash Into June 2:54
2 Book of Millionaires 2:23
3 The Only Lesson Learned 2:18
4 Too Closely 3:21
5 Never Mind 2:55
6 Like a Girl Jesus 2:05