DNA - DNA on DNA

New York's seminal No Wave band, DNA, makes it's highly anticipated American CD debut with this definitive collection of studio and live recordings. Surviving two line ups over a brief four years; this highly influential, strikingly original and extremely under recorded band left a huge void in it's wake.

Formed in 1978, Brazilian raised singer/guitarist Arto Lindsay hastily assembled an international trio of non-musicians. Robin Crutchfield played keyboard and Japanese-born Ikue Mori played drums. DNA played their first gig within weeks and recorded their first 7" shortly afterwards. The ear of Brian Eno was quickly caught, recording them for the infamous No New York compilation alongside James Chance, Mars, and Teenage Jesus & The Jerks. Before No New York was released, Robin left the band after a total tenure of nine months. Bassist Tim Wright had just left Pere Ubu, relocated to NY and quickly joined DNA. With a new face, a new instrument and a new sound, DNA recorded their classic nine minute EP A Taste Of DNA. DNA toured the States and Europe bringing their explosive live show to a wider audience.

DNA only released 12 songs during it's lifetime, and another 3 shortly afterwards on a european compilation. Their impact was far and wide reaching. Many musicians have sited DNA as a main influence including Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth and the band Blonde Redhead, who appropriated their name from a DNA song title.

This CD compiles all of the studio and many choice live recordings. Of particular interest are the original lineup's "early versions" of "Detached," "5:30" and "Low" (which is closely related to "A New Low.") The unreleased studio tracks "Grapefruit," "Police Chase" and "Young Teenagers Talk Sex" are heard here for the first time as well as live versions of the unreleased songs "Nearing" and "Surrender." Exclusive liner notes from Byron Coley, Jason Gross and Glenn O'Brien pack the 16 page booklet alongside many unseen photos and flyers.

No More Records is proud to present DNA ON DNA. We have used many of the original source tapes and painstakingly remastered this material. The sound is a considerable improvement from the rare vinyl that collectors scramble for.

Tracklisting:
1           You & You (2:07)
        Producer - Robert Quine
2           Little Ants (2:06)
        Producer - Robert Quine
3           Egomaniac's Kiss (2:11)
4           Lionel (2:08)
5           Not Moving (2:39)
6           Size (2:15)
7           New Fast (1:14)
8           5:30 (1:04)
9           Blonde Red Head (1:52)
        Guitar - Tim Wright (2)
10           32123 (0:54)
11           New New (2:49)
12           Lying On The Sofa Of Life (1:52)
13           Grapefruit (5:00)
        Guitar - Tim Wright (2)
14           Taking Kid To School (1:31)
15           Young Teenagers Talk Sex (1:05)
16           Delivering The Good (2:09)
17           Police Chase (1:38)
18           Cop Buys A Donut (1:09)
19           Detached (Early Version) (Live) (1:45)
20           Low (Live) (1:56)
21           Nearing (Live (2:14)
22           5:30 (Early Version) (Live) (1:54)
23           Surrender (Live) (3:48)
24           Newest Fastest (Live) (1:14)
25           Detached (Live) (1:20)
26           Brand New (Live) (2:13)
27           Horse (Live) (2:47)
28           Forgery (Live) (0:59)
29           Action (Live) (1:04)
30           Marshall (Live) (1:52)
31           A New Low (Live) (1:43)
        Recorded By - John Kilgore
32           Calling To Phone (Live) (2:15)
        Recorded By - John Kilgore

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