Formed: New York, USA
Following the curtailment of Teenage Jesus & The Jerks, Lydia Lunch spent a short period in Beirut Slump and then The Devil Dogs, the latter of which went unrecorded. Her next group, 8-Eyed Spy was something of a no wave supergroup which defied easy listening on most levels but was still less harsh on the ears than her previous projects, with more advanced song structures and occasional melodiousness. They even covered Credence Clearwater Revival! But, as ever, Lunch's shriek is positively thrilling, if scary.
Inspired by Captain Beefheart, the group released a storming version of one of the great man's earliest singles, Diddy Wah Diddy, and an amazing album for the British market. ROIR's live document, originally issued on tape only, covers pretty much the same ground, opening with 'Diddy Wah Diddy' and rampaging through a brace of obstreperous, pounding hits that could-never- be.
If you like Contortions, you should also buy these records. Immediately.
Lineup:
Lydia Lunch - vocals
Jim Sclavunos - drums
George Scott - bass
Pat Irwin - guitar, saxophone
Michael Paumgarden - guitar
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles / Albums
| Live (Tape, 1981) |
8-Eyed Spy (LP, 1981) |
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Extraneous Releases |
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| Diddy Wah Diddy (7", 1982) |
Luncheone (CD, 1997) |
Hysterie (2xLP/CD, by Lydia Lunch, 1986) |
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Bootlegs |
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| Sex Voodoo (Early Recordings 1978-1982) (LP, as Lydia Lunch, 1990s?) |
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Various Artists
New York Rockers US Tape 1989 (ROIR): Lazy In Love
Links
FROM THE ARCHIVES - Discography
PUKEKOS - Very nice write-up about the band here
NO WAVE - Has some band photos to gawp at
