MOKB readers likely have a pretty good handle on my love of
The Hold Steady. Chalk it up to hometown heroes, a prolonged 80s hangover or Catholic guilt, I consider
Almost Killed Me (2004),
Separation Sunday (2005) and
Boys and Girls In America (2006) three of the top 50 releases of the decade. Of course, not many people realize that prior to THS, Craig Finn and Tad Kubler did time in a Twin Cities post-punk quartet known as
Lifter Puller. More stoned than Stonesy, Lifter Puller bubbled up in the scene in 1994 and released three LPs and an EP before popping in the summer of 2000. If you've heard of Lifter Puller, chances are you're an
Atmosphere fan; Slug appears on the Lifter Puller track
Math Is Money, and has tipped his hat to the boys several times on record, most notably on
Reflections from
Seven's Travels (2003).
Luckily, after several years of languishing out-of-print, the Lifter Puller back catalog (a virtual Rosetta Stone for THS fans) is receiving
deluxe digital re-release.
Lifter Puller (1997),
Half Dead and Dynamite (1997),
The Entertainment and Arts EP (1998) and
Fiestas and Fiascos (2000) are now available with a shit-ton of bonus tracks, many of which were recorded live at the legendary 7th Street Entry. For those who aren't ready to jump into the deep end,
Slips Backwards (2009) contains 17 select singles, non-album numbers and live tracks. Do yourself a favor and part with some of that Xmas booty
here.
And if you simply must know more about this legendary lost band, act now to lay your hands on
Lifter Puller Vs. The End Of, an oral history of Lifter Puller that contains torrid tales, candid pics and lyrics. Better yet, let MOKB give you a copy for free 99. That's right, kiddies, something for nothing.
All you gotta do is share with us the worst Xmas (or Hanukkah) gift you have ever received.
MOKB's panel of esteemed judges will determine who has withstood the greatest holiday indignity, and attempt to right that wrong with a tasty little gift.
Enter
here and now, and in the meantime, enjoy a tall cup o'nog along with this MOKB-Lifter Puller exclusive track.
MP3 : Lifter Puller - Nassau Coliseum (Live from Triple Rock 6/7/03)
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