Laddio Bolocko existed in a different New York. Formed in 1996, shortly after relocating from St. Louis
to the DUMBO section of Brooklyn, the members immersed themselves in their music - living together
in a dingy, windowless basement - constantly rehearsing and recording. Those recordings - which
combined the aggression of punk, the rhythm and texture of kraut rock, and the ambience of early 80's
experimental noise (This Heat, Throbbing Gristle) - sound as fresh and relevant today.
The bands two official albums were collected on the 2002 release The Life and Times of Laddio Bolocko,
but everything on this collection is previously unheard. Culled from a suitcase full of tapes and edited by
guitarist Drew St. Ivany, it showcases the intense, productive lifespan of this short-lived band. Additionally,
a DVD is included which features over two hours of live performances.
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