The Birthday Party - JunkyardReleased in May 1982, Junkyard's uncompromising contents signalled both the oncoming demise of the band responsible for them and rock and roll's logical conclusion. harnessing the power of the Stooges' Funhouse' with the limitless possibilities offered by Captain Beefheart's 'Trout Mask Replica', the Birthday Party were a product of the uncertain times that created them the unwitting soundtrack to a time of death, darkness and decay. Includes bonus 7"

Ono absolutely intended to boggle the boys' club of the music industry

Happiness can be fleeting but this album proves that even when it feels like time is turning on its head and there’s either a moment of clarity or crippling doubt

the first since the late '90s

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making sure that their debut remains startling and exciting to this day

BBC 6Music Festival and Green Man

recorded and designed to look and sound like the product of a commercial record label

They're at least committed to giving the world some trouble before they go

Once again we have David Lynch himself overseeing the reissue

before reaching cult status in Paris and returning home in unlikely circumstances

Anton Alfred Newcombe

Lizard Point is the standout