Apr 14, 2025
Nuggets curator Lenny Kaye joins Brown Acid creators Lance Barresi and Daniel Hall to celebrate their 20th volume of rescuing forgotten proto-metal singles from the early 70s, discuss rare vinyl discoveries, and preserving music that would otherwise be lost to time.
Topics Include:
- Introduction of Lance Barresi, Daniel Hall, and Lenny Kaye.
- Lenny explains discovering Brown Acid at Other Music in Manhattan.
- Lenny compares Brown Acid's impact to how Nuggets defined garage rock.
- Discussion of what makes Brown Acid unique in music archaeology.
- How Jac Holzman gave Lenny the original idea for Nuggets.
- Daniel and Lance never expected Brown Acid to reach 20 volumes.
- Track-by-track discussion of Brown Acid Volume 20 begins.
- AfterFlash's "Cookbook" was originally a B-side.
- 500 copies was typical minimum pressing quantity in the early 70s.
- Lenny mentions pressing 1500 copies of Patti Smith's first single.
- Most Brown Acid records didn't come with picture sleeves.
- Discussion of Polvo, the first Mexican band on Brown Acid.
- Other international acts include bands from Australia, Sweden, UK, Canada.
- Three primary regions for Brown Acid music: Youngstown, Detroit, Texas.
- Osage Lute from Missouri is Lance's hometown connection.
- Osage Lute drummer Mike Lusher preserved extensive band history materials.
- Frozen Sun's "Jamm Pt 1" was from original master tape.
- Some records are so rare they have no Discogs sales history.
- Many original artists don't remember details about their recordings.
- Lenny mentions difficulty finding information when creating original Nuggets.
- The Banana Bros record isn't even listed on Discogs.
- Surprising connection: Banana Bros member was father of Permanent Records performer.
- Many Brown Acid discoveries happen through impossible coincidences.
- A horror movie soundtrack led to discovering one Brown Acid track.
- B-sides often better fit the Brown Acid aesthetic than A-sides.
- Lance must track down artists for proper licensing for each song.
- Some negotiations take years to complete.
- Nick Townsend credited for consistent audio mastering across compilations.
- RTI pressing plant provides consistent quality for Brown Acid vinyl.
- Paul Major writes the colourful track descriptions for Brown Acid.
- Lenny wrote the foreword for Brown Acid Volume 20's deluxe edition.
- Brown Acid 20th anniversary release party happening at Permanent Records Roadhouse.
- DJ Mr. Dibs creating special Brown Acid mixtape to celebrate milestone.
- Brown Acid preserves songs that would be lost without the project.
- The team has enough material licensed for many future volumes.
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