SMEGMA
“Abacus Incognito”

New primitive-suburban-folk music from Temple City and Pasadena, CA, circa 1973-4.
This new edition is culled from the original unissued Smegma tape vaults of Ju Suk Reet Meate and represents the most pure expression of the insular sound-world that was spontaneously discovered as a group.
Unlike last years’ “Look’n For Ya” no song forms are ever used, instead fearless group improvisational vocals take you on a strange shape-shifting journey thru operatic show tunes, spirit visions and visits to a delirium motel room.
The only exception is the title track “Abacus Incognito” that features poetry by Dennis Duck (also, Human Hands, Dream Syndicate, LAFMS…) with accompaniment by the family stereo console record player/Radio unit and utilizing conventional instruments creating a strangely unique non-jamming sound.
Except for the first track, all sounds were recorded casually in various band-members parents’ houses while they were away… they would have been horrified!
The final track is possibly one of the strangest concepts ever recorded, inspired by both the Lord Dunsany story “The Three Infernal Jokes” and the most popular record of 100 years ago “The O.K. Laughing Record” we have – The Smegma “Laughing to Death Record”.
Edition limited to 200 numbered copies.