Thing of Beauty
1989 studio album by Volcano Suns
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Thing of Beauty is a double album by the alternative rock band Volcano Suns,[2][3] released in 1989 on SST Records.[4] The album was the group's first to feature David Kleiler Jr. as primary guitarist, with previous guitarist Chuck Hahn having exited the group.[5]
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, indie rock | |||
| Label | SST (257) | |||
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The album sees the band functioning more democratically. Kleiler and bassist Bob Weston contribute lead vocals on several songs, while the band occasionally exchanges instruments; Peter Prescott's guitar playing setting a precedent for his focus on the instrument in his later project, Kustomized.
Track listing
Side one
- "Barricade"
- "It's a Conspiracy"
- "Man Outstanding"
- "Courageous Stunts"
- "No Place"
Side two
- "Noodle on the Couch"
- "Ask the Pundits"
- "Arm and a Leg"
- "How to Breathe"
- "Rite of Way"
Side three
- "Soft Hit"
- "Malamondo"
- "Deeply Moved"
- "Now File"
- "Fill the Void"
Side four
- "Nightmare Country"
- "Needles in the Camel's Eye"
- "Kick Out the Jams" (CD/cassette only)
- "Red Eye Express" (CD/cassette only)
- "Mud"
- "Veteran"
- "Hang-Up"
