Last Of The Ghetto Astronauts is a Alt/Indie album by Matthew Good Band, originally released in 1995. On Gatefold: 4 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- distorted
- earnest
- urban
About
Last of the Ghetto Astronauts was the debut album of the Matthew Good Band. It was released independently in 1995 on a budget of roughly $5,000 CAD. With the singles "Alabama Motel Room", "Symbolistic White Walls", the album achieved popularity, particularly in western Canada. It gained the title of highest-selling independent album in Canada, a title it holds to this day. The band was originally going to go with another name ("Snowaxe" and "Gandalf" have been mentioned by Matthew Good), however a radio station in Vancouver played "Alabama Motel Room" and announced the band as the Matthew Good Band, at .
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Tracklist
- 1Alabama Motel Room3:16
- 2Symbolistic White Walls4:28
- 3She's Got A New Disguise6:14
- 4Native Son4:52
- 5Vermilion4:49
- 6Every Name Is My Name4:02
- 7Haven't Slept In Years3:23
- 8Radio Bomb3:09
- 9Fearless5:16
- 10The War Is Over7:56
- Hidden Track
- 11Omissions Of The Omen3:29
Credits
Performers
- Ian BrowneBACKING VOCALS DRUMS
- Geoff LloydBASS
- Judy RenoufCELLO
- Matthew GoodGUITAR VOCALS
- Dave GennORGAN
- John SheppPERCUSSION
- Steve BlackPIANO
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 4 pressings tracked on Gatefold