Boom in the Night - Original Studio Recordings

Bush Tetras | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 31, 1995)
• Original Release Date: October 30, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Roir
• ASIN: B000001Q3N
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,023 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential, April 28, 1999

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This review is from: Boom in the Night - Original Studio Recordings (Audio CD)

It's hard to convey the import of this music if you weren't there. The early 1980's was one of the most rarified and creative moments in the history of popular music. Bush Tetras blended punk, reggae and funk with an edgy New York street sensibility. This music is real. And it's all here, the early singles Too Many Creeps and Dah a Riot, and the seminal Rituals EP. Don't miss this, get it before it goes out of print.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Real new York Legend BUSH TETRAS RULE!!!!!!, January 24, 2006

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bushtetrasrule "feminista" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boom in the Night - Original Studio Recordings (Audio CD)

I could not believe the whippersnapper above comparing the bush tetras with Bikini kill. Ha!! Bikini kill * W I S H E S * they were in the same league as the Bush Tetras ((by the way, the reuninted band will play a gig on feb 24 here in NYC).
I Am old enough to remember them playing live in 1981 So cool so real so perfect in their time. Myself and half of the other straight guys were in love with the butch dykes that ruled downtown with everything one could hope to have= real style, Intelligence, wry humor, poetry, good music and defiant politics.They did not become big because of their in-your-face lesbian sensuality. I remember when "Too many creeps" came out, everyone was like "hey who are these women, and what are they saying?". Sadly, heroin took its toll and members went downhill and destroyed a great band...
Do yourself a favor. buy this record.This is the real deal.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars PJ Harvey with a hint of funk, before PJ Harvey, December 13, 1999

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Fan of Music (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Boom in the Night - Original Studio Recordings (Audio CD)

This is a very good collection of rock music. I know little about this band, but was very impressed when I saw them as a warm up band in 1998 (years past their prime?).

It's not sweet, and is tough in large doses on headphones and/or an office environment, but if you can get yourself speakers and a little distance, it's very solid. Like most rock it takes more than a single listen to get what's going on. It's not harsh on the ears, but it is a tad cranky.

If you're an alternative commerical radio devotee you may not get it. You may not be able to have your Cake and like this too.