D.D.S.F.
The Skinpops were yet another in the long line of Athens, GA duos. I’ve only got one EP by the band but it’s a good one.
Side one of the record is early grunge. It’s not the stereotypical sound most people expect from an Athens band. People who’ve never been there anyway, most of the bands from Athens didn’t sound like they were from there. The song everybody remembers is “D.D.S.F.”, a song about four things you shouldn’t attempt to do simultaneously. The other two songs are good too. This one sounds like something off of the Slits CBS album.
Side two is a bit more arty. One song actually does sound like another Athens duo. The bass and drums on this remind me of the great Method Actors. There’s also a song about a cat and another one about maggots.
For a few months, Skinpops must have been the busiest band in the southeast. They were everywhere. I saw them a couple times each in Chattanooga and Knoxville, I know they played in Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham too. And then they stopped. I guess they broke up or decided that touring wasn’t worth it anymore.
After this EP, there was a split single with Little Debbie, also on Weedeater Records. It’s still available, stock up now!
Guitarist/bassist Barry Sell went on to play in numerous bands, including an early version of the Drive-By Truckers. He’s got a solo record called RAVENS IN THE SNOW. Aaron Phillips has been drumming for Jack Logan and has (had?) a band called the Wide Receivers.
Side one of the record is early grunge. It’s not the stereotypical sound most people expect from an Athens band. People who’ve never been there anyway, most of the bands from Athens didn’t sound like they were from there. The song everybody remembers is “D.D.S.F.”, a song about four things you shouldn’t attempt to do simultaneously. The other two songs are good too. This one sounds like something off of the Slits CBS album.
Side two is a bit more arty. One song actually does sound like another Athens duo. The bass and drums on this remind me of the great Method Actors. There’s also a song about a cat and another one about maggots.
For a few months, Skinpops must have been the busiest band in the southeast. They were everywhere. I saw them a couple times each in Chattanooga and Knoxville, I know they played in Huntsville, Tuscaloosa and Birmingham too. And then they stopped. I guess they broke up or decided that touring wasn’t worth it anymore.
After this EP, there was a split single with Little Debbie, also on Weedeater Records. It’s still available, stock up now!
Guitarist/bassist Barry Sell went on to play in numerous bands, including an early version of the Drive-By Truckers. He’s got a solo record called RAVENS IN THE SNOW. Aaron Phillips has been drumming for Jack Logan and has (had?) a band called the Wide Receivers.
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