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Artist:	PARASITES OF THE WESTERN WORLD, THE
Title:	The Parasites Of The Western World
Label:	DE STIJL
Format:	LP
Price:	$17.00
Catalog #:	DESTIJL 072LP

"The Parasites Of The Western World are a band from Portland OR who released their recorded debut in 1978. It's a fascinating spin, a galactic ramble across the otherworldly themes of alienation and paranoia, seemingly inspired by LSD and Philip Dick. Primarily the creation of Patrick Burke and Terry Censky, the Parasites were limitless with invention and completely DIY. This is a record that was recorded in an apartment, by a crew thoughtful enough to curtail its loud excursions for the daylight hours. Its rockist moves are surprisingly informed by the typical institutions of this era : Pink Floyd, the Beatles and Hawkwind and its many electronic flourishes are an above-ground sound that would presage the likes of Vertical Slit, F/I and Vertigo. The Parasites remain to be light years ahead of a time that has yet to come." Includes poster and insert.

Artist:	PARASITES OF THE WESTERN WORLD, THE
Title:	Politico/Zytol Automation
Label:	DE STIJL
Format:	7"
Price:	$7.00
Catalog #:	DESTIJL 095EP

"De Stijl's excavation of The Parasites Of The Western World turns up the lead single for their second album in the form of an exact reissue. Originally released circa 1980-81, 'Politico' opened the B-side to Substrata with a rippin' new wave roller full of glam stomp, proggy arrangement and punky attitude. The synth-fueled instrumental B-side was exclusive to the single, and as tradition dictates, far more interesting, featuring Terry Censky and Patrick Burke in an ebullient symphony of synths, drums and guitar."

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