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The complete discography from Scotland's dawson, all in one handy place: a 2CD set! dawson existed from approx. 1989 - 1994, played extensively throughout the UK and Europe and even toured the US. They recorded and released three full-length LPs on their own Gruff Wit label, as well as several 7"s and a tape. Linked up with the Scottish-Dutch connection of The Ex and Dog Faced Hermans, both of whom they toured/gigged with, they were part of the vital Scottish post-punk/hardcore scene of the era, along with others such as Badgewearer, Archbishop Kebab, Whirling Pig Dervish, Long Fin Killie, etc.
dawson were an incredible scattershot of sounds, blending political hardcore fury with scratchy post-punk, Afro rhythms, tape collage, manic noise, heavy-duty dub and much more. The Pop Group, Crass, On-U Sound, bIG fLAME, Minutemen and even the controlled chaos of the Boredoms could be mentioned, but this was Scotland's dawson.
This 2CD has been fully remastered and comes housed in a 3-panel cardboard wallet with a 20-page booklet containing extensive liner notes by the band's Jer Reid, photos, lyrics, flyers, etc. It' contains EVERYTHING dawson you will ever need.
Why release this? Because they were one of the best, most exciting and most musically dynamic outfits of their era and they need proper documenting.
This set is limited to 500 copies worldwide.
PLEASE NOTE: CD ORDERS TO THE UK, EU, CANADA AND THE US ARE BEING SHIPPED FROM SCOTLAND.
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The complete discography from Scotland's dawson, all in one handy place: a 2CD set! dawson existed from approx. 1989 - 1994, played extensively throughout the UK and Europe and even toured the US. They recorded and released three full-length LPs on their own Gruff Wit label, as well as several 7"s and a tape. Linked up with the Scottish-Dutch connection of The Ex and Dog Faced Hermans, both of whom they toured/gigged with, they were part of the vital Scottish post-punk/hardcore scene of the era, along with others such as Badgewearer, Archbishop Kebab, Whirling Pig Dervish, Long Fin Killie, etc.
dawson were an incredible scattershot of sounds, blending political hardcore fury with scratchy post-punk, Afro rhythms, tape collage, manic noise, heavy-duty dub and much more. The Pop Group, Crass, On-U Sound, bIG fLAME, Minutemen and even the controlled chaos of the Boredoms could be mentioned, but this was Scotland's dawson.
This 2CD has been fully remastered and comes housed in a 3-panel cardboard wallet with a 20-page booklet containing extensive liner notes by the band's Jer Reid, photos, lyrics, flyers, etc. It' contains EVERYTHING dawson you will ever need.
Why release this? Because they were one of the best, most exciting and most musically dynamic outfits of their era and they need proper documenting.
This set is limited to 500 copies worldwide.
credits
released June 30, 2023
Released in co-operation with Gruff Wit Records / Gruff Wit 021. Mastering by Jer Reid. Terminal Island transfer by John Cavanagh. All other transfers, audio restoration and mastering support from Stevie Cossar. Photographs: Nelly D and Greg Neate. Front cover art by Ali and Jer. Front cover montage assemblage and photoshop skills: Brian Hartley. Collating of other images, lyrics, text etc by Jer. Digitising text: Lesley Kiggins. Negatives scanning done by Brian Hartley. Also thanks Kieran Milne, Cloudberry MacLean and Luke Sutherland. Designed by Luke Fraser/ AHR+. A massive thanks to all the people above for their time and generosity. Thank you Dave Lang!
All Songs copyright Eclectic Music (PRS)
Dawson were Ali Begbie (bass/ vocals), Jer Reid (guitar/ vocals), and at different times Graham Thomson (drums), Richie Dempsey (drums), Robbie McKendrick (drums) and Craig Bryce (percussion) with occasional guest vocals from Keebé Begbie.
Romping Egos EP 1989
Ali, Jer, Tom.
Recorded at Tower Studios by Calum MacLean.
Barf Market: You’re Ontae Plums 1991
Ali, Jer, Richie.
Guests: Keebé.
Recorded at Tower Studios by Richie.
How To Follow So That Others Will Willingly Lead (Oh My Godley And Creme Cheese) 1992
Ali, Jer, Richie.
Guests: Keebé, Brycey, Angus.
Recorded at Tower Studios by Richie.
Terminal Island LP 1994
Ali, Jer, Robbie, Brycey
Guests: Mr Jason, Will Prentice.
Recorded at Apollo Studios by Richie.
From the split 7” with Ruins on HG Fact 1993
Ali, Jer, Robbie, Brycey, Keebé.
Recorded at Apollo Studios by Richie.
Small Eared Rank Outsider Earth Summit EP
Ali, Jer, Robbie, Brycey.
Recorded at Stuff House Studios by Richie.
From Decade of Dissidence, Worst of the 1 in 12 Club Vol 14/15 - 1999
Remixed by Jer 1997.
Live Cassettes!
Fury Murrays, Glasgow 11.1.89
Ali, Jer, Tom.
Leamington Spa 30.4.90
Ali, Jer, Richie.
White Horse, London 25.4.91
Ali, Jer, Richie.
ACU, Utrecht 9.2.91
Ali, Jer, Richie.
Cobalt House, Boston Oct 94
Ali, Jer, Robbie, Brycey.
Reissue credits:
Mastering by Jer Reid.
Transfers by Stevie Cossar and John Cavanagh
Photographs: Nelly D, Greg Neate, Fran Higson, Graham Gavin.
Front cover by Ali and Jer.
Front cover montage assemblage and photoshop skills: Brian Hartley.
Collating of other images, lyrics, text etc by Jer.
Help with digitising text: Lesley Kiggins.
Negatives scanning done by Brian Hartley.
A massive thanks to all the people above for their time and generosity.
Thank you Dave Lang, you gem!
A massive thanks to all the people, groups and bands who distributed records, put on gigs, shared a bill, wrote about us, bought records, got in touch, came to gigs and shared their enthusiasm. It was a thrill to share the time and experiences together.
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