Birthday (Remastered) by The Raging Marys

London Down changed gears and became The Raging Marys from 1988-1991, part of a West Coast pre-grunge movement just before grunge exploded in the Pacific Northwest. The band released the indie "Birthday" on Nov. 17, 1989. The album then and new draws favorable reviews:

"One thing I love about remastering old albums is remembering how tight bands had to be before computers. Great band, great songs, and great production by Kevin Army." -- Justin Perkins, Mystery Room Mastering

Original press:
"On a local record level this is as good as it gets." -- San Jose Metro

"You can immediately tell when a band is putting out their guts. No formulated or contrived licks here. This is soul music." -- Face It Magazine

"The Marys show a lot of energy and promise. I am impressed by the group's debut LP and cassette." -- BAM

"For honest energy, it's hard to touch them." -- Good Times

Tracklist

1.	BellaRose (Remastered)	2:56

2.	Hammering Rhyme (Remastered)	3:31

3.	Rachael Dear (Remastered)	3:35

4.	Veggies (Remastered)	3:07

5.	Hear Me Lie (Remastered)	3:13

6.	Heartbreak Hotel '77 (Remastered)	4:50

7.	Gather Again (Remastered)	3:17

8.	Like a River (Remastered)	2:32

9.	Shotgun at Your Waist (Remastered)	3:09

10.	Ultrasuede (Remastered)	3:36

11.	Screaming Skull Twist (Remastered)	3:22

12.	Happy Now (Remastered)	2:52

13.	Assault Gun at Your Waist (Bonus Track)	3:11

Credits

released May 21, 2021

Produced by Kevin Army and The Raging Marys
Recorded by Kevin Army at Sights and Sound in San Francisco, CA, and Dancing Dog Studios in Berkeley, CA.

Remastered by Justin Perkins at Mystery Room Mastering in Milwaukee, WI.

Album design by Dennis Gonzales (POW Magazine)

Chris Carbone - Bass, BGV, lap steel guitar
Steve Hartsoe - Six- and 12-string guitars, lead vocals
Ken Hartsoe - Drums, BGV
Gerry Henne - Lead guitar, acoustic guitar

All songs (c) 1989 Pitcairn Music (BMI)
"Heartbreak Hotel" used by permission

www.londondownmusic.com/RagingMarys

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