Catalog

Mad Trucker Gone Mad, Convoy, Devil To Drag // Comemorative Poster

This is a limited edition comemorative poster for the CD release show for “She Don’t Like Me When I’m Drunk”.

Poster $25 postage paid direct (US Only!). Poster

The Jaggernauts // Taste The Jaggernauts

New album from The Jaggernauts.

CD $15 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST_101

The Known Unknowns // The Worker

“Audacter euntes ubi alii abierunt”

The Worker is the first EP from The Known Unknowns.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST_100

Skintones // Coming To Collect

Holy Shit the Skintones are back!
The Skintones brand spankin new full length album ‘Coming to Collect’, on Crustacean
Records, brings 10 fresh tracks that solidify the Skintones as one of Madison’s
most memorable hard rock trios in the last 20 years. Coming to Collect has the
Skintones forging ahead in new territory while still staying true to that Skintones
brand of dark humor, and politically charged commentary. The rally cry for revolution
has begun with the Skintones leading the call, and their final decree that they’re
finally Coming to Collect in 2023.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-99

Ladybeard // bigdumbfaceshoeguy 25th anniversary edition

Holy 90’s! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of this classic we have added the tracks from the High Hopes cassette and spiffy new packaging! Only available at shows and here at crustaceanrecords.com!

CD $20 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-98

Mad Trucker Gone Mad // She Don't Like Me When I'm Drunk

The truck ages like a fine wine. While you get your dose of the psycobully you expect from the truck, reflective sing-a-longs about love gone wrong dominate the track list. The first run comes in a sweet letterpress wallet and includes a 16 page picture book and a copy of the 2011 EP Breakfast Lunch and Diesel. Sweet Letterpress wallet by Sooper Dooper in Madison WI

CD $15 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-97

Sir! No Sir! // Scavenger

Sir! No Sir! is dead.

Long live Sir! No Sir!

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Drunk Drivers // It's Always Weekend

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The Giraffes // Tales of the Black Whistle

Lazar’s vocals are missed, but not sorely missed, as this chapter of the band opens up a new world of possibilities, and of course, a whole new round of off-color jokes, 99 percent of which center around dicks.   — BFJ Marquee Mag

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-94

Helliphant // Human Beast

The last release from the Band that made Madison evil.

CD $10 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-93

Mad Trucker Gone Mad // Breakfast, Lunch and Diesel

This 2011 EP was released during a band hiatus and never got a proper release. For a limited time it is offered as a bonuc disc included with our new album. Breakfast, Lunch and Diesel cover art by Pat Moriarity.

CD $10 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-92

Lovanova // We're In This together

Lovanova is a instrumental combo driven by Paul “Evil” Kneevers’ Hammond Organ. Kneevers heavily hot-rodded Hammond draws upon the foundation of Hammond players like, Jimmy Smith, Booker T and Larry Young, then steps beyond these traditionalists in each screaming solo.  Lovanova is rounded out by the multi-faceted talents of veteran musicians Dave Schoepke, Joey Carini, and Sean Williamson.

With its landmark second album release, Lovanova stretches the boundries of musical definitions, twisting lounge, jazz, prog, jam, funk, and r&b into a swirling, driving and danceable experience. Starting with the easy sensibility of “Minty Fresh Breath” or ”Tha Nasty Thang,” to the majestic sonic landscapes created in “De Morteus” or “Nineteen G’s,” the album takes listeners on a truly unique auditory journey.

“Is Lovanova like Booker T. & The M.G.’s for prog rockers? Or prog rock for those still hung over from the ’90s lounge revival? Milwaukee punk and noise alum Paul “Evil” Kneevers calls his latest band’s style “lounge prog rock.” It’s a fitting designation for Lovanova and the monstrous tones of Kneever’s Hammond organ…”

-by Jamie Lee Rake Shepherd Express – June 7,2010

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The Giraffes // Ruled

Simply put, The Giraffes Ruled is the band’s epic, their most audacious disc to date.  Dating back to 2008, Ruled was conceived as a grand metaphor for something once mighty slowly dying – be it a country, a love or even a band –suffocating under the weight of lies (“The Bed”), avarice (“The Border”), broken promises (“The Counter”) and unmet expectations (“The City”.)  Fans of the band’s shout-along choruses and brutal rhythms, Lazars gravelly croon and razor-sharp wit, and Damien Paris’ 6-string pyrotechnics will find this to be their greatest, most coherent work.

Newcomers will have the perfect (and ample) introduction to the band in all their volatile glory.  A video for “The Border,” Ruled’s frenetic lead-off track, is slated to premiere to coincide with the album’s release on Tuesday May 17, 2011.

Additionally, the entirety of The Giraffes Ruled will also be available for the ROCKBAND GAMING SYSTEM.

The Giraffes Ruled – the band’s 5th full-length release – was produced by Joel Hamilton, and recorded and mixed at his Brooklyn studios the Bunker and the famous Studio G.

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Bob Burns // Self-Titled

The long awaited solo album by Bob Burns is finally here! Bob Burns made his break during college teaming up with two of his college friends to create Bob Burns and the Breakups. After producing albums on various labels which in turn produced national tours, a music video, and a song featured on prime-time NBC television show “Trauma” the band parted ways. Bob Burns took some time off to finish college, get married, buy a house, and accidently write an album’s worth of songs. Bob Burns Self-Titled is the result of those songs. All songs are written and performed by Bob Burns. 12 tracks of pure punk rawk that keeps you wanting more!

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Fuck Knights // The Recorded By Gary Burger from The Monks EP

CD Version of CRST-87

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Fuck Knights // The Recorded By Gary Burger from The Monks EP

Four new songs by Twin Cities garage punk trio Fuck Knights and some of their strongest material to date. The songs were recorded this summer by Gary Burger of the legendary and influential 60’s garage rock band, The Monks.

Seven Inch Record $10 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-87

The Pimps // Fuck This Shit We're Outta' Here

The fourteenth studio album by Rockford, Illinois punk rock godfathers the Pimps but their debut release on Crustacean Records. Thirteen tracks covering their most addictive and best written songs to date. In their twelve year existence this Rockford band has seen a lot. Appearing on major movie soundtracks along side Metallica, Tori Amos, Limp Bizkit, The Foo Fighters and others. To getting signed by Hollywood Records in 2000 for a million dollar contract only to get dropped months later because the Disney owned company had an issue with the title of the album they delivered, More Songs About Drugs With Curse Words. To a three month tour with their one time Hollywood Records label mates freakin’ Insane Clown Posse. Since their major label years the Pimps invested the $600,000 they walked away from the major label with to buy the band living quarters in a Rockford apartment building also serving as their studio, practice space and offices. By keeping a steady schedule of 160 or more gigs a year they have managed to scrape out a living by playing their music and putting out records recorded in their own studio.

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Various Artists // My America: A Quincy Punx Tribute To Benefit the West Memphis Three

27 Quincy Punx covers by a who’s-who of the fertile Twin Cities music scene and the first unreleased recording by Quincy Punx in a decade. Besides Quincy Punx, the other artists include P.O.S., Off With Their Heads, 20 Dollar Love, The Ugly Fat Kids, 24 Reasons Why, Invasion Earth, John Ensley, Misery, Falcon Crest, American Rust, Total Fucking Blood, Ripsnorter, Red Means Fire, In Defence, Trapezoids, Virgin Whores, Tonnage, Big Bang Fury, 30 Second Crash, Patti Rhodes & the Mystery Kids, Mommy Says No, Pair of Sevens, Alcoholic Bomb Squad, Angel Dust, Building Better Bombs, Radioactive Chicken Heads and Paraplegics.

All sales revenue after costs are met go to the West Memphis Three Legal Defense Fund. A audio rock roller coaster ride of snotty, melodic punk from a variety of musical directions and all for a good cause to raise funds to overturn a miscarriage of justice.

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Various Artists // My America: The Vinyl EP

Four Quincy Punx covers by the cream of the Minnesota scene, P.O.S., 20 Dollar Love, Off With Their Heads and Torch The Spires. Including one track not on the CD version of the compilation. Pressed on clear splatter vinyl and limited to an edition of 500.

Seven inch records are expensive to ship so we need to get $7 postpaid for mailorder. But you can purchase additional copies bundled into one order for only $3 extra per record. So one copy cost $7. Two copies cost $10. Three copies cost $13 and so on. Add 3 USD for any international mailorders outside the US and Canada.

Seven Inch Record $8 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-84

Screamin Cyn Cyn & The Pons // Damn, Girl

The third album of cabaret punk by this beloved Madison institution. Fifteen tracks of side-splitting, gender-bending music borrowing equally from punk rock, showtunes and keyboard driven indie pop.

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The Giraffes // Show

A live show from the Giraffes finally captured on audio and video. The recording is from a hot July night last summer on the Giraffes home soil of Brooklyn, New York at the Union Pool in front of a full house of enthusiastic (boozed up) die-hard local fans. The show was shot with multiple cameras, multi-track recorded and professionally edited to finally capture the filth, the fury and the fidelity of a Giraffes gig. In addition to the live show, the DVD contains several titillating bonus features such a sit down & some shit talking with the band and the people that hate to love them, along with an “Alternate Ending” and an extra DRUNK version of “Million Dollar Man”.

Comes in a deluxe digipack packaged with a DVD and audio CD of the performance.

DVD/CD Set $16 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-82

Droids Attack // Must Destroy

SOLD OUT.

Brad Van was here!

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Mad Trucker Gone Mad // Born To Be A Trucker

The long awaited third Mad Trucker Gone Mad album almost a decade in the making. Twelve tracks of boozy psychobilly madness. Artwork by award winning illustrator Pat Moriarity.

“Sure it’s all a little over the top, but the Pat Moriarity cover art of a trucker flipping off the world should have told you that even before you put the disc in your CD player. Essentially Mad Trucker Gone Mad is the Reverend Horton Heat without a theology degree. If you’re looking for something other than a pedal-to-the-metal road race to hell and back, you should put Born to be a Trucker back on the shelf.”–Kiki Schueler, Local Sounds

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-80

Drunk Drivers // Balls, Sweat and Beers + 4 Times the Malt

A reissue of the Drunk Drivers earliest material. All 15 tracks from their first full length CD as well as their debut 6 song cassette. 21 tracks total for a very affordable Wisconsin classic that has been out of print for years. Features such crowd favorites as “Blatz Sabbath”, “Boys Got Balls”, “Down By The Corner”, “Any Alcoholic Beverage”, “Superhero Firefighter” and many others.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-79

20 Dollar Love // High Dr.

20 Dollar Love sweats Rock & Roll. They play raunchy, blues soaked, punk rock boogie, that can entice even the most prudish of music listeners to shake a pair (butt cheeks that is) on the dance floor. With an arsenal of riffs paying homage to the likes of Ted Nugent, The MC5, The Stooges, Cactus, and ZZ Top, 20 Dollar Love’s music harkens back to a simpler time.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-78

Imperial Battlesnake // Sentinels Of The Hardland

The Crustacean reissue of Imperial Batttlesnake’s Sentinels Of The Hardland album.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-77

The Von Ehrics // Loaded

Loaded is everything you have come to expect from The Von Ehrics and more. It is raw, powerful and authentic. Gabe Aguilar’s drums mix lightning fast train beats with an all out punk rock style. Jeffery Wayne Mosley’s bass lines walk like country songs in a metal setting. Robert Jason Vandygriff’s vocal style is one that reeks of whiskey-drenched gospel. All of this is layered with driving guitars that don’t rest.

Lyrically The Von Ehrics are a bit more reflective at times on Loaded without straying too far from the unapologetic tone of whiskey, women and the road for which they are known. The record features guest appearances on lead guitar by Clayton Mills of Dixie Witch and Jake Middlefinger of Ghoultown on a smoking cover of Billy Joe Shaver’s “Old Chunk of Coal”. While Loaded uses the same formula that helped put The Von Ehrics on the map, it also shows that the band has more character and depth and will certainly be considered their best record to date.

All prices include shipping in the throughout the US and Canada. Oversees orders include $3 per order and $2 for every additional item ordered to cover shipping. Every mailorder comes with stickers, buttons and a free Crustacean Records label sampler on CD. Visa and mastercard accepted.

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The Skullcranes // Columbia Heights Nights

Releasing their fourth full length on Crustacean Records in May of 2009, The Skullcranes continue to pay homage to the “choice-ness” and the “faults depending on how you look at it” of where they are from. Columbia Heights Nights takes you on a ride in a huge gas guzzling pick up, drops you off at a bar where there is Belgian beer on special then slaps you around before leaving you at a giant house party in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis.

Loud, fast, beer and cars, enough said. Sleeves optional

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The Giraffes // Prime Motivator

Prime Motivator, the 4th full-length from Brooklyn, NY surf-metal masters The Giraffes, is the band’s crowning achievement to date. Having made their name with the twisted riff rock of both Helping You Help Yourself (2002) and The Giraffes (2005), alongside the more theatrical and evocative strains of A Gentleman Never Tells (2003), the band unflinchingly unites the two styles on Prime Motivator.

Prime Motivator finds The Giraffes at the peak of their powers, as the quartet performs at new levels of precision, aggression, abandon and exuberance. Lyrically, Prime Motivator – particularly the title track – was inspired by lead singer Aaron Lazar’s multiple brushes with death in 2005 and 2008 (Lazar has a mysterious heart condition that causes him to literally drop dead without warning and has been outfitted with an implanted defibrillator as a precaution). The resulting record is an epic one; at turns urgent, belligerent, harrowing, oversexed, sardonic and sly, with the band’s characteristic swagger – and arsenal of memorable riffs – always in full effect. Wrapped in a decoder-style packaging that reveals extensive liner notes written by front man Aaron Lazar- Prime Motivator represents the very best The Giraffes have to offer.

Prime Motivator was recorded at the legendary Rancho De La Luna Studios (Desert Sessions) in Joshua Tree, CA by Dave Catching (Queens of the Stone Age, Mark Lanegan, Eagles of Death Metal, Mondo Generator) ; engineered by Ed Monsef; and features guest vocals from Jessie “The Devil” Hughes and Melissa Auf Der Mar. Prime Motivator was mixed by Joel Hamilton at Studio G in Brooklyn (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello) and mastered by Enoch Jensen at Eastlake recording in Boston.

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Crustacean Records: Drown Out The Daylights

Descend into the glorious depths of Midwest rock with venerable Madison, Wisconsin label Crustacean Records. The double DVD set features a 2 1/2 hour main feature of ten of its musical artists captured by a professional film crew in live performances and insightful and entertaining interviews. Along with many extras including footage of Crustacean’s 2008 SXSW showcase in Austin, Texas and a bonus DVD of archival material spanning the label’s entire fourteen year history. Featuring spell binding musical performances from American Death, Awesome Snakes, Birthday Suits, Droids Attack, Drunk Drivers, The Gusto, John Kruth, Ladybeard, Mad Trucker Gone Mad, Mucky Pup, Ouija Radio, Peelander-Z, Screamin’ Cyn Cyn & The Pons, Shotdown, The Skintones, Things Fall Apart and Uncle Eddie spanning punk, metal, pop, indie, garage rock, hardcore and Americana.

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Crustacean Records: Drown Out The Daylights

Original cover art by long-time Crustacean ally and award-winning cartoonist, Pat Moriarity. Price includes postage anywhere in the US or Canada and all orders include a label sampler and exciting schwag. Here is a bit of press out there for DVD if you would like to read the reviews: The Onion, On Milwaukee and 77 Square.

2-Disc DVD $20 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-73

Peelander-Z // Birthday Suits

A split 7 inch with new songs from Peelander-Z from New York City and Birthday Suits from Minneapolis. Each group of Japanese ex-pats deliver the goods with Birthday Suits offering up “Flying Man Y2K” and Peelander-Z with “Mad Tiger (Denton All Stars Version)”

“Fun, fun, fun. Two noisy, chaotic, and spazzy tracks by two Japanese ex-pat bands living in America, soaking in a light-hearted darkness. Peelander-Z: The weird thing about these dudes? No, not that they’re comic book characters or the “from another planet” thing, but a good portion of their songs seem to begin in the middle and end where you’d usually start a song. If the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had no special powers and Gummi Bear mouths (they could just gum you fiercely but look athletic doing it)… Birthday Suits: sound nothing like the following bands, but would fit perfectly on the bill: Scratch Acid, Shark Pants, The Causey Way, Japanther. When I say arty and noisy in this context, it’s not code for “shitty,” but tension and release, big-ass dynamics, a wall-of-sound that sounds much bigger than two humble dudes. Neat, neat, neat.–Todd Taylor, Razorcake Magazine #44

Split Seven Inch Record $8 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-72

The Gusto // The Way It Is

The debut full length record by Madison punk rock quartet the Gusto. An impressive collection of twelve songs of melodic punk rock and roll with hints of hardcore and metal emanating from the guitars. Recorded here in Madison by Gavin Lefebvre (The Skintones, SevenOneFive), Declan Dwyer (Things Fall Apart) and Mark Witcomb.

“Most punk doesn’t exactly snap people’s heads around anymore, but Madison’s The Gusto rips right through the lethargy with classic grit. The group fuses its harsh instincts with melodic enthusiasm that more than lives up to its name.”–Scott Gordon, The Onion August 2007

“The Gusto are an-up-and-coming pop-punk outfit based out of Madison, WI. What separates them from the rest of the pack is the tightness and technical proficiency you’d find in a veteran group, yet these guys have only been together for a little over a year. The band recently cut a demo and has been touring across the midwest and east coast, unquestionably gaining new fans and impressing anyone lucky enough to catch their set.”–Editor’s Picks PunkNews.org August 2007

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Corruption is King // The Karmic Debt

The debut album from Corruption is King from Austin, Texas led by Scott McNearney of Rocket Fuel is the Key. Twelve tracks of anthemic yet mildly angular post punk. Possessing an urgent and gripping sound reminiscent of the greats: Quicksand, Failure, Helmet, Fugazi and Shiner, but all the while maintaining their own twist on noisy, thick-guitar rock. Corruption Is King’s sound bridges gaps.

Produced by John Agnello (Alice Cooper, Archers of Loaf, Bob Dylan, The Breeders, Clutch, Dinosaur Jr., Drive By Truckers, Jawbox, Jay Farrar, Mick Jagger, Social Distortion and many others)

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Screamin Cyn Cyn & The Pons // Screamin Target Heart Rate

The second album from this Madison cabaret punk sensation and their debut on Crustacean. 20 songs of sharp humor, clever song writing and garage punk rock downs. Featuring beloved staples of their live shows including Casual Friday, Set the Table, 20% Gay, Pedros and many others. Produced by Wendy Schneider at the renowned Coney Island Studios.

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Drunk Drivers // Model Citizen

The fourth and perhaps best record from these scene vets based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Eleven exceptional songs consisting of a smart, minimalist mixture of punk, classic rock and jerky post-punk; rich baritone vocals, overdriven bass, heavy guitar and drums with tasteful Farfisa licks and a rural vibe.

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Hazard County Girls // Divine Armor

The Crustacean records reissue of Hazard County Girls Divine Armor album. Ominous southern gothic stoner metal rumblings from this New Orleans trio.

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Droids Attack // Fatal Error

SOLD OUT!

Brad Van was here, too!

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John Kruth // Eva Destruction

Produced by Paul “Evil” Kneevers the disc features 10 Kruth originals (with four instrumentals) and a cast of legendary Wisconsin musicians including Brian Ritchie and Victor DeLorenzo of Violent Femmes, Dan Kubinski of Die Kreuzen, Sigmund Snopek III, Paul Kneevers, Mike Hoffman of Semi Twang and the Carnival Stippers, John Frankovic of Plasticland, Jason Loveall of the Danglers, Jeff Hamilton of the Probers, plus members of the legendary Milwaukee Creative Music Ensemble and cellist Melissa Barnard of the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Kruth’s mandolin is the driving force behind this wild mix of psychedelic and old world music. Eva Destruction Kruth’s 8th disc, also features the strange and wonderful cover art of surrealist J. Karl Bogartte.

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Skintones // This is Science

This is Science continues to refine the Skintones unholy trifecta of punk, metal and dark humor with just enough pop and classic rock sensibilities to appeal to the masses. It features hard rocking staples of their live set such as SLA, Freak on Me, Down South, Aegean Breeze and others.

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Things Fall Apart // We Are All...

A four song EP by this intense Madison, Wisconsin punk quartet. Technically advanced hardcore with screemo tendencies and passionate, relevant lyrics that hit home. Strong stuff.

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Various Artists // We Will Bury You: A Tribute to Killdozer

Our double disc Killdozer tribute we are releasing in conjunction with our friends at -ismist Recordings. Two previously unreleased Killdozer tunes in the form of a bad ass cover of Disco Inferno and a Butch Vig remix of the old Killdozer classic, King of Sex. Also features 26 Killdozer covers from Red Max, Powerwagon, Cash Audio, Kung Pao, Mt. Shasta, Season to Risk, Scrid, The Ed Gein Fan Club ft. Tom Hazelmyer, Leopold, Elvis ’77, Ninja School, Haze XXL ft. Paddy Costello, Meatjack, Brainerd, Wendy Bugatti, No Moss, The JJ Paradise Players Club, Gorch Fock, Corruption is King, Droids Attack, Rocket Fuel is the Key, Hunchback, IfIHadAHiFi, Speedloader, The Skintones, echo-static and liner notes by Butch Vig.

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Ouija Radio // Oh No...Yes Yes

The much anticipated third album from Minneapolis female fronted indie rock powerhouse, Ouija Radio. A sublime eleven song collection that broadens their sound immensely with reverberations of the blues, jazz and a deep appreciation for the good side of classic rock. Recorded by Jacques Wait at Terrarium Studios and sounds amazing.

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Awesome Snakes // Venom

An amazing blast of electro garage punk based on the core belief that snakes are fucking awesome. Mastered by Dave Gardner at Magnteo Mastering to sound twelve times larger than life and a guest track from P.O.S. of Doomtree/Rhymesayers Entertainment.

• CD/VINYL now released by Stand Up! Records

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Rocket Fuel is the Key // Stroke of Genius

The long awaited second record from this Kansas City juggernaut. Bruising post punk in the tradition of Shiner, Fugazi, Quicksand and old school Am Rep. Catchy yet challenging hard rock backed up by more than ample bile and energy.

CD $8 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-59

IfIHadAHiFi & Modern Machines // Hot Nuggets

The CD version of our new split release with the two best things out of Milwaukee since Laverne and Shirley! One original tune from each band, one try at doing each others songs and four cover songs each from these two compelling acts. Mastered by John Golden and original art by Ryan Kodzik.

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Below The Sound // Three

Precise, mathy noise punk. Think classic Amphetamine Reptile bands. Think Unsane with an increased appreciation for subtlety and melody. Imagine a more nimble version of Helmet with tighter focus. Now think even better than that and being three guys from Albuquerque.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-56

Ouija Radio // Last Night On Earth

The Crustacean reissue of Ouija Radio’s second record, originally released in 2004.

The fantasy and magic of life is what makes Ouija Radio so unique. Crafty songwriting, a dose of witchcraft, the intrigue of sex appeal, and a tremendous amount of rock action are the elixirs for this potent cocktail.

This is not your average power pop rock band! There are ten songs on “Last Night on Earth” and none of them are “filler”. Ouija Radio have identified themselves as a powerful female fronted rock group that isn’t afraid to delve into a little spellbinding to get the job done.

CD $12 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-55

The Soviettes // LP

The vinyl reissue of their stunning debut album from 2003. The CD version is still on California’s Adeline Records, but Crustacean is pressing the vinyl.

Listen to the beginning of this fast rising Minnesota quartets’ upward trajectory into the punk rock big leagues. Fourteen energetic tracks of sublime pop melodies and catchy, confident song writing.

12 $20 postage paid direct (US Only!). CRST-54

SevenOneFive // We Don't Feel Like This For Free

“Full of fuck-off attitude and kiss-my-ass brashness, this isn’t music for the timid” – the Onion, Vol 41, n28. <br/> <br/>Pure hedonism from five northern Wisconsin exiles who coalesced on the Isthmus into Madison’s premier punk rock practitioners. Drawing musically on everything from 80’s hardcore to early Guns and Roses’ and covering the lyrical bases from railing against Republican scumfucks to the glories of better living through chemistry.

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Killdozer // The Last Waltz

Originally released on now defunct Man’s Ruin Records in 1997, Killdozer’s “The Last Waltz” remains the legenardy Madison slo-core pioneers one and only official live recording.

It has been completely out of print since 2000 and Wisconsin label Crustacean records is proud to present a completely remixed, remastered and repackaged CD version. A historic document of this hugely influential bands final tour approriately titled The Fuck You We Quit Tour.

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Killdozer // The Last Waltz

This is the red vinyl version

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Moi // Self-Titled

Smooth and refined vocals channeled from the glam side of rock and roll. Updated and purely sexified for your aural pleasure. Not to be outdone, Royce’s band spices up the disc nicely with sonic treats throughout the entire CD.

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American Death // Transmission Impossible

Country. punk. rock and roll. tales for the common man,tales of heartache and stories of americana gone wrong.”Alt-country in only the loosest sense, American Death is really a solid punk band with good sense to shake things up by injecting Americana and honky-tonk bits. Expect the usual fire and shake from a trio that thrives live as much as it shines on record.” -The Onion

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System and Station // In The Twilight

The final record from former Crustacean Records mainstays System and Station. Eleven songs of the trademark grandiose, thinking man’s indie rock that defined their career and perfectly balanced cerebral song structures against frantic energy and melody. A fond farewell indeed!

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Way Off The Horse // The UN-SOUGHT-AFTER LEVEL

Anyone have a copy of this gem?

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The Hoodwinks // Clean, Lean, and Holy

Side project features members of Ladybeard and American Death getting their big-guitar rock fix on!Tracks: Unwind; It Gets Up; Pillow; Wishing Well; Ex-Girlfriend; 44 (sourgrapes); TGFR&R; Space

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26 // The Messiah

This is what Doc Corbin Dart does now. He was the founding and only constant member of legengary Michigan psychedelic punks the Crucifucks. Similar to mid-period Crucifucks like the “Wisconsin” LP on Alternative Tentacles, but even better. 26 is here. The Messiah has left the building.

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Droids Attack // All Your Chicks Are Belong To Us

SOLD OUT!

Brad Van was definitely here too!

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Skintones // Never Get Better

Second full length from Crustacean recording artists the Skintones. This time around the Madison, Wisconsin power trio delivers nine immaculate rock songs with their trademark dark smirking lyrics and pyschofuzzcore sound. Winner of best Hard Rock/Metal album as well as best Hard Rock/Metal group at the 2005 Madison Music Awards.

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Things Fall Apart // Things Fall Apart

The 7 song debut by this exciting four piece whose sound gives serious nods to classic hardcore punk, but yet is so now. Things Fall Apart perform with a voracious intensity, and raw energy playing host to sharp, honest, and conscious lyrics.

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Drunk Drivers // Bourbon Legend

Formed out of the ashes of legendary Eau Claire bandsThree Liter Hit and Venison, Drunk Drivers took theWisconsin punk scene by storm in 1995. Rowdyperformances bordering on riotous backed up by greatsongs combining punk, good old 70’s FM radio andinventive, minimalist post-punk guitar workreminiscent of Wire and Mission of Burma. All that andfronted by the rich baritone vocals and smooth stagepresence of Nathan Brelsford and firmly supported bythe instrumental core of Venison who have been playingtogether like a well oiled machine for over fifteenyears. Over a decade into the Drunk Drivers careerthey show no signs of slowing down or sobering up.

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Shotdown // Whiskey Business

Classic Rolling Stones, Motorhead and Thin Lizzy asinterperted by five rock veterans raised on a steadydiet of punk and metal. A veritable Wisconsinsupergroup featuring members of The Brass Tacks, MadTrucker Gone Mad, Brainerd, Merrick, Ladybeard and theBon Squad. They disbanded after their final show atthe High Noon Saloon in June of 2005, but they leftone hell of a rock and roll album behind to beremembered by.

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Live at the Anchor Inn

An audio document of a time and a place. Madison circa the early 2000’s, down to only one 21 and up venue for the vibrant indie/punk scene and it was Mr. Blues’ Anchor Inn. This fine compilation features a who’s who of the Madison scene like The Skintones, Funrod, Seven One Five, Brainerd, Drunk Drivers, Uncle Eddie, The Gammits MW, Way Off the Horse as well as great touring acts like Riddle of Steel and The Bamboo Kids.

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Brainerd // There's No Eye in Pussy

The stomping debut from Madison’s very own fucker family mountain cult. Think Motorhead getting wasted with Black Flag and David Bowie and you might be in the right neighborhood. Features members of Shotdown, Mad Trucker Gone Mad, Striking Irwin, Fuzzdolly, Clip the Daisies, The Brass Tacks and The Bon Squad.

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Big, Big Furnace // Losing You

Killer songs from a killer band.

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echo-static // empty places

The debut album by this Madison indie rock quartet. Sultry yet sinister female vocals backed up amazing guitar work.

“Empty Places is an inspired, kaleidoscopic opus of surging guitar ingenuity and dynamisms, vibrant rhythmic pulsations and luxurious, ultra-cool vocal panache.” Mike Breen, Cincinnati CityBeat

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Skintones // Rock Scene Problem

The debut Skintones album featuring classics like H Bomb, Showbiz, Sub Patrol, Scrips and others.

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Way Off The Horse // Das Disappointment

Faux Machismo never sounded so Faux or Macho.

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Electric Automatic // Be My Battery

If rock and roll is fun, then Electric Automatic is rock and roll. “Be My Battery” is the first full length album from the heartland’s two favorite southpaws. The first installment from the power duo is a flowing hodge-podge of finger snapping ditties, two minute rockers, heartfelt ballads, and fun, funky goodness. Plug into the party.

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System and Station // Compiling the #7

Something old, Something new. A Collection of brand new material with assorted singles, b-sides and compilation tracks previously unreleased on cd. “System and Stations’ strength is definately in their dynamics. Their ability to go from fast to slow, hard to soft, and morose to triumphant……..”

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American Death // Hem and haw

Twang and politics don’t always mix well, but the Milwaukee band American Death wears it’s manifesto on it’s sleeve without being overbearing. It’s debut full length Hem and Hew is a brief but pointed half hour of post-punkabilly that melds a yee-haw musical sensibility with thoughtful lyrics. In case those lyrics aren’t clear enough, the liner notes include a short treatise: “We have to teach children that being different is not only okay, but better.”

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Big Big Furnace // Soundtrack to a Midwestern Winter

Based out of central Wisconsin, these emo-popsters deliver home a solid one-two punch of midwestern indie music at its finest. Their parents sure are proud of them and think the album is “very nice.” So if you are into heartfelt indie-rock, have a sense of humor, do not have a mullet, and like to be rocked just hard enough to get your booty thumpin’ in a post-rock sort of way….. b2f are your new found soul mates!! they are ready to love you!!

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Ivan Klipstein // Lifestyle!

Often inadequately described as “eclectic”, Ivan Klipstein´s songs exist in a world all their own where the music is all that matters, and if you want to call it something, that’s up to you. The brand new “Lifestyle!” is his third album, and clocks in at approximately 16 songs and about 70 minutes. Sweetly serenaded lullabies, tongue-twisting raps, and wall-of-sound rock… all presented with Ivan´s unique voice, delivery, and undeniable melodic sensibility. The kids dig it, and so do the old folks. Come find out why.

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System and Station // Pictures found in Paragraphs

System and Station’s new album, “Pictures Found in Paragraphs” is an amazing leap from their debut EP, “Prospects of Living Daily.” The concept is the same; a rock and roll band that gives equal weight to rhythm, melody and vocals, creating long, flowing songs that capture the listener in their vocal prose and hypnotizing melodies. “Pictures Found in Paragraphs” simply does this on a grander scale. Ryan’s vocals, from angry to afraid to reflective are a wonderful companion to the melodies that swirl, scream and fade as the listener eagerly awaits a rhythmic climax that comes quickly and fades quickly……too quickly.

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System and Station // Common or Relative

Recalls the “glory days” of independent rock. The band tempers it’s progressive side with a punchy, melodic attack reminiscent of “strings” era Superchunk. (think Superchunk meets Fugazi, meets Flaming Lips, meets Unwound)

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Mad Trucker Gone Mad // The Black Album

The long-awaited follow-up to the smokin´ debut from the kings of psycho-billy. On this new effort (known as the “Black” album) the Truckers refine and sharpen their sound, mutating into a new form, breathing hi-octane attitude. “Mad Trucker” has opened a whole new category; addicting stuff… buy if you dare.” – Impact Press

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Uncle Eddie // Uncleddium

A diverse flowing collection of songs that leaves the listener fending for more. “Maybe the second coming of Firehose…” – Eric Wood, Chakala

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Big, Big Furnace // Self-Titled

Quick and peppy, soft and arty, slanderous, scandalous. The pop-emo crossover stylings of Big, Big Furnace shine on this debut CD EP. Tongue firmly in cheek, the B2F boys combine their post-punk sensibilities to create beautiful songs and high-energy shows that leave audiences moist in their pants.

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Lorenzo's Music // Schematic

Lorenzo´s Music push beyond the confines of smokey blues and cabaret rock to establish themselves as an original and artistic musical event; an elusive blend of youthful energy and sophisticated touch.

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Plastic // Spiritual Kung Fu

Plastic´s unique twist of psychedelic rock and post-modern electronic manipulations will move you straight ahead to the next wave, leaving you drenched and begging for more.

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Aunt Beaph // 2000AB

Aunt Beaph exists only in a post modern cosmos, exploring concepts that gravitate toward absurdity, excess and satire. Freak rock from inside the vacuum.

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Knuckel Drager

The explosive new sound in drag bike music! The “now” monster sounds!

*** SOLD OUT! ***

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Bleed // ´Lil Red Riding Hood

Three new songs from Milwaukee´s premier hot rod band. Bleed combines a high gear racing surf sound and dynamic vocal melodies in their own brand of fifties punk. On red vinyl.

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American Death // Self-Titled

Three song CDEP from Milwaukee´s hard-edged, high energy country/rockabilly trio, American Death.

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Crust-O-Matic!

Compilation featuring new and live tracks from: Gam, Mad Trucker Gone Mad, Mucky Pup, The Probers, Voodoo Love Mint, The Grid Committee, Supermodel, Bleed, Uncle Eddie, Fuzzdolly, Car You Know Peggy and the Blasted Boys. Cover art by Pat Moriarty.

Though there isn’t a single “known” band here, there are 13 that show off a feisty Midwest label that likes its rock noisy, intemperate, and often downright helacious/nasty — with the exception of one outfit that sounds like bad Steppenwolf doing jazz rock (the Probers). Mad Trucker Gone Mad is the favorite with its hillbilly garage party music, but Supermodel and the bizarre Grid Committee probably will have severe hearing disorders later life from the infernal, crazy racket they generate. On the more technological side (as the label is open-minded) Mucky Pup’s dance-beat groove cover of Sade’s “Nothing Can Come Between Us” is a nice aural change of pace (though their version of Prince’s rude Purple Rain number “Darling Nikki” is back to the ornery guitar rock). And just to show Crustacean goes everywhere, we even get metal-rock with a million different time and signature changes and a silly sense of humor in Carl, You Know Peggy. This label does as it whims say. ~ Jack Rabid

Track Listing
1. Mad Trucker Gone Mad/Love Letter
2. Mad Trucker Gone Mad/Billions and Billions
3. The Probers – Dirty Luv
4. Supermodel – Plenty
5. Supermodel – I Start
6. Gam – Something in Here
7. Gam – Speedfische
8. Grid Committee – Gridsong
9. Grid Committee – Anchorwait
10. Grid Committee – Dead Man’s Laundry
11. Mucky Pup – Nothing Can Come Between Us (Sade)
12. Mucky Pup – Darling Nikki (Prince)
13. Carl, You Know Peggy – The Waiting Song
14. Carl, You Know Peggy – Lousy Trouser
15. Bleed – Ultra-Violet
16. Bleed – Speed Kills
17. Voodoo Love Mint – How Bowl
18. Uncle Eddie – November Victory (Demo Version)
19. Fuzzdolly – Flaw
20. Fuzzdolly – Pimp of Trempealeau
21. Blasted Boyz – 42 (Apologies to A. Cooper)

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Mad Trucker Gone Mad // Supermodel

This split 7″ includes two non-album tracks from Mad Trucker, “Thats That” and “Angola”. Supermodel provides the soundscapes of “See it Coming” on the flip.

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Uncle Eddie // Fountain City Follies

With roots deep within the fertile Wisconsin indie music scene, Uncle Eddie propagates their unique brand of funky-country-punk on this debut CD. Come into the living room and feel the love.

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Mad Trucker Gone Mad // Self-Titled

The boys from egg sandwich whoop it up on their self titled debut disc. Rockabill-surf-garage-rock-punk. “In this day of ever changing sounds, Mad Trucker open up a whole new category… addicting fast paced stuff…” – Impact Press Magazine

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Fuzzdolly // Inflatable Live

Fuzzdolly blends the elements of mood driven gothic and high energy punk rock angst. “Fuzzdolly´s riffs crackle like a bowl of crunchberries and shake like and epileptic earthquake.” – Cake Magazine

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Carl, You Know Peggy // Self-Titled

Debut CD from this Wisconsin quartet provides a fresh outlook on everyday life in the upper midwest. A hodge-podge of influences from Del Shannon to Firehose to NOFX swirl into a barrage of obnoxious yet pretty toe-tapping numbers.

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Mucky Pup // Short Attention Span

Taken from the bands never released in America 7th album. “Five Guys In a Really Hot Garage”

Recorded by Patch infamous for Bad Brains´ I Against Eye and Quickness

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The Fierce Nipples // Promo 7

Originally promo only, this media 7″ includes different mix/master of two album tracks, “Hot Pipes” and “Chewing the Far-Fetched Fat.”

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The Fierce Nipples // Cripes!

Twisted melodic phrases over grooves in odd time signatures. Uneasy listening for those who can deal with it. “Recommended for your sagging faith in todays rock music standards.” – The Squealer

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Ladybeard // Music for Duh Masses

A tasty slab of Wisconsin rock served up from the capitol city. “Tinged with equal parts of punk, folk funk and deep night mexican good times.” – Servo Magazine

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Ferguson Baker

A spicy horn laden collection of funk rock tunes to please your mind and your tastebuds.

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Crustacean Compilation

A smorgasboard of styles from the upper midwest circa 1995. Includes Helena Handbasket, Front of Truck, Crabshack, Mas Optica, Fat Tuesday, Gethsemane and Wet Dog.

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