Name: Negative Stars
Brand: Skull Practitioners

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ITR 369 LP

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-02-13

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

759718536911

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Skull Practitioners

Genre US

Punk / Hardcore

Label US

The Skull Practitioners are a highly influential and innovative band in the music industry. With their unique blend of punk, rock, and psychedelic sounds, they have captivated audiences worldwide. Led by frontman Jason Victor, who has collaborated with iconic artists such as Iggy Pop and Steve Wynn, the Skull Practitioners deliver electrifying performances that leave fans craving for more. Their powerful lyrics combined with their raw energy make them a force to be reckoned with in the music scene. Get ready to be blown away by the Skull Practitioners' explosive sound.
Formed in [year], the Skull Practitioners quickly gained recognition for their distinct style and uncompromising attitude towards music. With their fearless experimentation and boundary-pushing compositions, they have carved out a niche for themselves in the industry. Their albums showcase their versatility as musicians, seamlessly blending genres while maintaining an unmistakable sound that is uniquely theirs.
Whether you're a long-time fan or new to their music, experiencing a live performance by the Skull Practitioners is an unforgettable experience. Their stage presence is magnetic, drawing you into their world of sonic exploration and leaving you wanting more. Don't miss your chance to witness this powerhouse of talent firsthand – grab your tickets now!

Hard-hitting new collection succeeds the trio’s rampaging 2019 In The Red Debut EP Death Buy! Proving once again that “power trio” isn’t just a descriptive handle from the distant past but a louder-than-God 21st-Century reality, the devastating New York band Skull Practitioners bow Negative Stars, their first full-length album for In The Red Records.

The eight-track collection is the second release for Los Angeles-based trio—guitarist Jason Victor, bassist Kenneth Levine, and drummer Alex Baker—who collectively produced the record, with Ted Young engineering (and Baker handling engineering on vocal sessions).

Brooklyn Vegan said, “If you dig early ’80s L.A. dusty punk like Gun Club, X and Flesh Eaters, or the many works of Jon Spencer, you will want to check out these four ripping, ripped-up tracks.” Rock And Roll Globe described the music as “Gun Club fugues played by anxious Amphetamine Reptile Records ghosts deciding they’d prefer to continue to walk the earth.”

Negative Stars is the culmination of years of work in New York’s clubs and studios. “I don’t like to say the date we started working together,” says Levine, “but the second Bush was still president.”

At the time, Victor had already established himself as the dazzling co-lead guitarist for Steve Wynn and the Miracle Three; when Wynn revived his ’80s L.A. Paisley Underground consortium the Dream Syndicate in 2017, Victor took the guitar chair previously occupied by Karl Precoda and Paul Cutler. Baker had only recently arrived from Cincinnati.

With their album finally complete and the pandemic lifting, Skull Practitioners have begun to take to the stage more regularly: in 2022 they have played shows with Lydia Lunch, Live Skull, the Art Gray Noizz Quintet, and In the Red label-mates the Wolfmanhattan Project (Kid Congo Powers, Mick Collins, and Bob Bert). They plan to get on the road in the near future.

Negative Stars

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