{"title":"Unsane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnsane is a noise rock trio formed in 1988 in New York. The band consists of Chris Spencer, Vincent Signorelli, and Dave Curran. Originally, the lineup included Pete Shore and drummer Charlie Ondras, who tragically passed away in 1992. Unsane gained popularity with their hit song \"Scrape\" from their 1995 album. After announcing their permanent cessation in August 2019, Chris Spencer recently revealed a new lineup for Unsane NYC focused on performing their early material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnsane is a renowned noise rock trio that originated in New York City back in 1988. Comprising of talented musicians Chris Spencer, Vincent Signorelli, and Dave Curran, the band initially included Pete Shore and drummer Charlie Ondras until his unfortunate demise due to a drug overdose in 1992. Their breakthrough came with the widely acclaimed track \"Scrape,\" which received extensive airplay on MTV and remains one of their biggest hits to date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn August 2019, Unsane announced an indefinite hiatus; however, fans were delighted when frontman Chris Spencer unveiled a fresh lineup via the band's Instagram page on August 27th, 2021. Joining forces with new members Cooper and Jon Syverson, Unsane NYC will be dedicated to delivering powerful performances of the band's early material.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"unsane","title":"Unsane","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy 1991, after a few short years and a devastating setback (their 1989 debut 12\" on the soon to shutter Circuit Records wouldnít be released until 2020) Unsane had quickly became a mainstay in New York noise and heavy music scenes. Their growing intensity, combined with a strong DIY touring approach, influenced this greatly iconic album. Guitarist \/ vocalist Chris Spencer: \"It seemed important to capture that aspect in recording. I was using a cassette recorder to record the live shows and actually put between song live noise on the album.\" \"We got offered a show playing CBGBís with Sonic Youth, although we were playing the graveyard slot which meant that we were to play after them. Sonic Youth played a crazy, super-long set and then we were to play. Almost everyone had left as it was 2:30 in the morning, but of the 10 or 12 people that were there, Gerard from Matador Records had stayed. He saw us play and offered us a deal that night.\" Decades after the initial release of the self-titled, itís impossible to deny or underestimate the musical evolution of the 90ís without including Unsane. Combining the abrasive noise-rock with corrosive and powerful distorted vocals, furious pulsations of bass and drums, Unsane had broken down the doors of noise-rock of the 90's. 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Unfortunately, the album never saw the light of day as Circuit Records folded after the band approved the test pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite this setback, Unsane managed to salvage a few tracks for singles and re-recorded some songs to include on their first full-length album for Matador. Years later, a rumor circulated that someone had a copy of the test pressing. Unsane were able to obtain and remaster it, including 4 tracks of the band's earliest material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Spencer\u003c\/strong\u003e, the band's guitarist, used to frequent clubs like CBGB's, ABC No Rio, and the Pyramid to try to secure shows before Unsane had even released a record. Spencer reflects, \"For what it's worth, this is the very beginning of the band Unsane.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe album consists of 11 tracks, featuring the original 7 songs from the concept of \u003cem\u003eImprovised Munitions\u003c\/em\u003e and 4 songs from a cassette demo. 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Closing a five-year gap since the 2012 release of their \u003ci\u003eWreck\u003c\/i\u003e LP through Alternative Tentacles, Unsane makes a vicious return with the pummeling \u003ci\u003eSterilize\u003c\/i\u003e, a record that recalls the most defining elements of the band's seminal Scattered, Smothered, And Covered and Occupational Hazard albums, surging with the band's unrelenting singular sound created by guitarist \/ vocalist Chris Spencer, bassist \/ vocalist Dave Curran, and drummer Vinnie Signorelli. The band's gnarled blend of punk, metal, noise, and hardcore helping to define the \"AmRep sound\" alongside other forerunners of the style, Today Is The Day, The Jesus Lizard, Helmet, Tad, Cows, Halo Of Flies, Melvins, and others. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Lord","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50471401619787,"sku":"1015467","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/4fddcfe5-da30-4ec8-a301-bc6e42d234bc_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727401317"},{"product_id":"occupational-hazard","title":"Occupational Hazard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe fourth full-length album by legendary noise rock band Unsane is noted for its abrasive, heavy sound, combining elements of punk, metal and industrial music, highlighting the intense urban commentary typical of the band’s work. Reflecting back on the 1998 release, \u003cem\u003eOccupational Hazard\u003c\/em\u003e is a high mark in pre-millennial sub-mainstream rock culture which would gain a wider audience when the track \"Committed\" was featured in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Soundtrack, making it arguably the most played Unsane song in their history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally released through Relapse Records, the album has been remastered by long time Unsane collaborator and engineer Andrew Schneider. 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