I Stumble as the Crow Flies
| I Stumble as the Crow Flies | ||||
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| Released | November 1985 | |||
| Recorded | March 1985 | |||
| Studio | Inner Ear Studios in Arlington, Virginia | |||
| Genre | Punk rock, hardcore punk, post-hardcore | |||
| Length | 12:04 | |||
| Label | Dischord, Druid Hill | |||
| Producer | Ian Mackaye | |||
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I Stumble as the Crow Flies is the first EP by the American punk band Reptile House. It was released in November 1985 through Dischord Records with the catalog number DIS 15.75 01.[1] Drummer London May has likened the sound of the EP to the San Francisco punk/noise rock band Flipper, due to its mid-tempo rhythms[2] and, noisy, jam-session sound.[3] All songs were composed by Reptile House, with vocalist Daniel V. Strasser (later known as Daniel Higgs) writing the lyrics.
I Stumble as the Crow Flies has never been released on CD, but in 2010, producer Ian Mackaye and London May got together to re-issue the EP for its 25th anniversary. The re-issue was released on November 8, 2010.[4]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Keel-Haul Love" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Social Champion" | 2:42 |
| 3. | "Mrs. Rain" | 1:48 |
| 4. | "Sleestak Weather" | 4:18 |
| 5. | "Lucas Slater" | |
| Total length: | 12:04 | |
Personnel[edit]
- Daniel V. Strasser – lead vocals
- Joe Goldsborough – guitar
- Leigh Panlilio – bass
- London May – drums
Production
- Ian Mackaye – producer
- Don Zientara – engineer
- Annie S., C. Jakab, D. McPherson – photography
References[edit]
- ^ "Discogs". Retrieved October 23, 2012.
- ^ "Devilman138 talks with London May of Samhain". Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ "Reptile House: A Different Kind of Punk". Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ "Dischord News". Retrieved October 22, 2012.
