Self Released (1995)
Doo Rag is one of those bands that I have just loved ever since the moment I first heard them. The two times I saw them live rank as some of the more memorable shows I have ever seen and I adore their records, particularly their second album, What We Do. I've been on the lookout for this cassette for quite some time. It was self released and sold at shows in 1995, the year before their second full length album was released.
Of the six songs on this tape, five of them would end up on What We Do, but on this cassette every one of them is a different version than the one that would end up on the full length. We get early takes on some of my favorites like "Kick Walkin," "Mop Down" and "Rectifier." There's also one song that is only available on this tape, "Barn Pornstar." That one is more midtempo with a vibe somewhat similar to their song "Crooked," but not as blown out and wild sounding. "Barn Pornstar" is strong and I'm not sure why it never ended up on anything else.
While Bob Log III has definitely put out some fun releases over the years since Doo Rag disbanded, I've always thought that there was a special magic when he was still playing with Thermos Malling in Doo Rag. That's the 90s reunion that I want to see. Someone make it happen.
Doo Rag - Barbershop:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdsZWzvdMWs
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