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The Coctails
Popcorn Box

Compil. US 2004 on Carrot Top Records label
Jazz and Rock (Indie Rock, Lounge, Math Rock, Free Improvisation, Easy Listening, Avant-garde, Lo-Fi)

Tracks 1-1 to 1-6 recorded June 13-25, 1995 to 4 tracks at the Coctails Loft, Chicago, IL; released August 1995 on Hello Record Club mail order CD EP (Hello HEL-58) Track 1-7 recorded December 13, 1994 to 2 tracks at The Coctails Loft, Chicago IL; released on Wavelength Infinit--A Sun Ra Tribute LP (Rastascan Records BRD018) Track 1-8 recorded November 14, 1995 to 4 tracks at The Coctails Loft, Chicago IL; previously unreleased Track 1-9 recorded November 8, 1995 to 4 tracks at The Coctails Loft, Chicago IL; released on The Coctails LP (Carrot Top SAKI-010) Track 1-10 recorded November 17, 1995 to 4 tracks at The Coctails Loft, Chicago, IL; released on The Coctails LP (Carrot Top (SAKI-010) Track 1-11 recorded October 10, 1994 to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released on The Coctails LP (Carrot Top SAKI-010) Track 1-12 recorded February 7, 1994 to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released on Peel LP (Hi-Ball HBLP-0594; Carrot Top SAKI-003) Track 1-13 recorded October 10, 1994 to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released on The Coctails LP (Carrot Top SAKI-010) Track 1-14 recorded August 2, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; mixed at Electrical Audio, Chicago IL, released on Long Sound LP (Hi-Ball HBLP -1292, Carrot Top SAKI-002) Track 1-15 recorded August 1, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; mixed at Electrical Audio, Chicago IL, released on Dig This, A Benefit Compilation For Doorika LP (Sweet Pea) Track 1-16 recorded November 16, 1994 to 4 tracks in Archer's apartment, Chicago, IL; mixed at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released on The Coctails LP (Carrot Top SAKI-010) Track 1-17 recorded August 1, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme, Chicago, IL; released on 3/4 Time EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-0293) Track 1-18 recorded November 6, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Winter Wonderland EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-1293) Track 1-19 recorded August 1, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme, Chicago, IL; released on 3/4 Time EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-0293) Track 1-20 recorded November 6, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Winter Wonderland EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-1293) Track 2-1 recorded September 25, 1994 to 16 tracks at House of Vibes, Highland Park, NJ; released on T. Lance and The Coctails Why? 7" (Telstar TR021) Track 2-2 recorded January 9, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Penguin/Powerhouse b/w Potch in the Tuchus (orange vinyl) 7" (Singles Only Label SOL 355-7) Track 2-3 recorded September 2, 1995 to 16 tracks at Kingsize Sound Labs, Chicago IL; released on Lounge Ax Defense and Relocation Fund LP (Touch & Go) Track 2-4 recorded January, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on March split 7" b/w Codeine (Simple Machines) [Whistling solo credited to Steve "Upchurch", assumed to be brother of John, Steve Upturch) Track 2-5 recorded May 8, 1994 to 4 tracks at the Nedelkoff Barn in Floyd Knobs, IN; released on Dame Darcy & The Coctails Tardvark EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-0794) Track 2-6 recorded November 6, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Winter Wonderland EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-1293) Track 2-7 recorded January 9, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Penguin/Powerhouse b/w Potch in the Tuchus on orange colored vinyl 7" (Singles Only Label SOL 355-7) Track 2-8 recorded March 10, 1991 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Here Now Today LP (Hi-Ball RPL 12-312) Track 2-9 recorded February, 1990 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Hip Hip Hooray LP (Hi-Ball LPC-82555) Track 2-10 recorded October, 1991 to 2 tracks live at WFMU; released on Kitsch 'n Sync Compilation LP (Nihilator Records 1995) Track 2-11 recorded January 8, 1993 to 2 tracks at Acme Studio, Chicago, IL; previously unreleased Track 2-12 recorded August 1, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on 3/4 Time EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-0293) Track 2-14 recorded February, 1990 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Hip Hip Hooray LP (Hi-Ball) Track 2-15 recorded February, 1990 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Hip Hip Hooray LP (Hi-Ball LPC-8255) Track 2-16 recorded January 9, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL ; previous unreleased version; original released on Songs For Children EP (Hi-Ball EPR-4184) Track 2-17 recorded February, 1990 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Hip Hip Hooray LP (Hi-Ball LPC-8255) Track 2-18 recorded 1994 to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released on When I Am Hungry I Eat--Songs About Food Compilation LP (Gormandizer) Track 2-19 recorded May 8, 1994 to 4 tracks in the Nedelkoff barn in Floyd Knobs, IN; released on Dame Darcy & The Coctails Tardvark EP (Hi-Ball HBEP-0794) Track 2-20 recorded January 8, 1993 to 2 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; previously unreleased Track 2-21 recorded January 8, 1993 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Wheels/The Wedding Bell Twist split 7" with Southern Culture on the Skids on Todd/Cheryl Records (a subsidiary of Telstar) Track 2-22 recorded September 25, 1994 to 16 tracks at House of Vibes, Highland Park, NJ; released on T. Lance and the Coctails Why? EP (Telstar TR021) Track 3-1 recorded November 1993 to 2 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; previously unreleased; a live version was released on Live at Lounge Ax CD (Carrot Top SAKI-013) Track 3-2 recorded August 2, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Long Sound LP (Hi-Ball HPLP-1292; Carrot Top SAKI-002) Track 3-3 recorded September 21, 1991 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; previously unreleased Track 3-4 recorded August 1, 1992 to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Long Sond LP (Hi-Ball HPLP-1292; Carrot Top SAKI-002) Tracks 3-5 to 3-7 recorded September 21, 1991 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; previously unreleased Track 3-8 recorded September 2, 1995 to 16 tracks at King Size, Chicago, IL; released on DEVO tribute split 7" w/ Chrome Cranks (Insipid) Track 3-9 recorded February 29, 1992 to 2 tracks live on the air on WNUR, Evanston, IL; previously unreleased Track 3-10 recorded March 11, 1991 to 2 tracks in Kansas City, MO; released on Here Now Today LP (Hi-Ball RLP-12-312) Track 3-11 recorded November 6, 1993 live to 2 tracks at Acme Studio, Chicago, IL; previously unreleased Track 3-12 recorded August 2, 1992, to 24 tracks at Acme Studios, Chicago, IL; released on Long Sound LP/CD (Hi-Ball HPLP-1292; Carrot Top SAKI-002) Track 3-13 recorded October 10, 1994, to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; released 1996 on Jabberjaw--Pure Sweet Hell benefit CD and 7" set (Mammoth) Track 3-14 recorded October 10, 1994, to 24 tracks at Electrical Audio, Chicago, IL; previously unreleased

Musicians

	The Coctails , 1989-1995 US album by
	Archer Prewitt g, *1963 US drums, guitar, bass, marimba, trombone, theremin, piano, bell, electronics, moog, engineer, illustration, artwork, guitar, drum machine, drums, backing vocals, vocals, guitar, electric guitar, mellotron, drums, vocals, drums, guitar, backing vocals, drums, wood block, drums, bells, sleigh, bass, upright, trumpet, drums, cymbal, arco bass
	Mark Greenberg , engineer, bass clarinet, vibraphone, marimba, drum machine, drums, alto saxophone, bass, electronics, vcr, piano, electronic, vibraphone, vibes, bass, vibraphone, bowed vibes, accordion, drums, backing vocals, vibraphone, vocals, organ, organ, backing vocals, accordion, vocals, vocals, piano, electronic, organ, vocals, soprano saxophone, organ, pump, glockenspiel
	Stan Horowitz interviewer
	John Upchurch , tenor saxophone, banjo, marimba, alto saxophone, piano, bell, saw, musical, soprano saxophone, guitar, organ, guitar, backing vocals, vocals, guitar, lap steel guitar, acoustic guitar, clarinet, guitar, vocals, banjo, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, vocals, bass clarinet, vocals, tenor saxophone, clarinet, vocals, main, tenor saxophone, vocals, harmonica, tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, simultaneously
	Barry Phipps b, theremin, guitar, bass, whistling, ukulele, tenor, drums, vocals, guitar, bass, backing vocals, theremin, bass, bass, vocals, banjo, accordion, toy, bass, upright, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
	Tim Iseler , transferred by, tape transfers
	Ken Vandermark sax, cl, ts, *1964 US bass clarinet
	Dave Max Crawford , flugelhorn, accordion, trumpet
	T. Lance , vocals
	Irwin Chusid , *1951 US percussion
	Stephen Upchurch , whistling, solo
	Kaki Nedelkoff , shaker
	Dame Darcy voc, bj, *1971 US written by, vocals, vocals, banjo, written by
	Zee , vocals
	Robert Nedelkoff , percussion, metal trough
	Quintron org, *1994 US percussion, auxiliary, drums, percussion, auxiliary, percussion, metal sheeting, percussion, tympani, marimba, bottle
	Hal Russell , 1926-1992 US soprano saxophone

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