1. No More Censorship

SCREAM was formed in 1981 by vocalist Peter Stahl, his brother Franz Stahl on guitar, Skeeter Thompson on bass, and Kent Stax on drums. The next few years would see the addition of second guitarist Robert Lee Davidson.

Following three LPs through Dischord Records — Still Screaming (1983), This Side Up (1985), and Banging The Drum (1986) — SCREAM’s No More Censorship was released via reggae label RAS Records in August 1988. A seminal album of the 1980s DC punk sound, the album was the first to feature drummer Dave Grohl, who replaced Stax for the album, and stayed with the band until they disbanded in 1990. This was the first album the now world famous musician ever played on.Since disbanding, several incarnations of SCREAM have reunited/resurfaced for random tours and recordings since. Members of the band went on to form countless other influential acts, including Nirvana, The Foo Fighters, Wool, Queens Of The Stone Age, Goatsnake, The Suspects, and others.Southern Lord is proud to be chosen to reissue SCREAM’s everlasting No More Censorship album. The band found the original multi-track tapes and Southern Lord had them baked/prepped for a remix at Grohls’ 606 Studio.

The new mix sounds vital and intense; the entire packaging, layout, and design is completely different from the original, with the inclusion of photos, lyrics, poetry, and other personal writings from the band during that era, collected in an extensive booklet.Listen!

No More Censorship

Everyone knows that before there was, there was. But before even that, was in another band, a group of DC punks known as. Now, fans will get a chance to revisit those early days of Grohl’s drumming when Southern Lord Records reissues his first album with Scream, 1988’s No More Censorship.Initially reissued as a Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive last year, the retitled NMC17 (No More Censorship) will see a proper wide release on April 27th. Photographer Naomi Petersen, to whom NMC17 is dedicated, discovered the original master tapes in storage a few years back. She gave them to Scream vocalist Pete Stahl, who passed them to Grohl for a fresh remix at his 606 Studio. In addition to the “vital and intense” new mix, the record’s packaging has also changed. The included booklet features photos, lyrics, poetry, and personal writings from the band members during the Grohl era.

It all comes housed in a freshly redesigned package with a completely different layout than the original release. What’s more, the LP version will be pressed on silver vinyl.Stalh explained the historical context of NMC17 (No More Censorship) in a press release:“This record was written and recorded during Reagan’s presidency. US foreign policy was being disruptive in Central and Latin America, Iran-Contra Art and music was being censored. Ed Meese, Ronald’s Attorney General was appointed to do a report on the effect of pornography on society. Hearings were held in Congress about lyrics and albums, and warnings were placed on album covers. One bitter example being Dead Kennedys, who were taken to court over the Frankenchirst album’s Geiger poster. SCREAM raised money to help in the Dead Kennedys court battle, and more widely participated in benefits to raise money to fight this oppression.

So much of what was going on then is still so relevant today. History repeats.”Pre-orders for NMC17 are available via. As a preview of the remixed effort, the band has shared “God Squad”, which you can hear below.NMC17 (No More Censorship) Artwork:NMC (No More Censorship) Tracklist:01. Take It From The Top02. Something In My Head03. No More Censorship08. It’s The Time09.

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