Kim Salmon and The Surrealists – Hit Me With the Surreal Feel
Author: tracysigler | Posted: August 30th, 2006 | | Tags: 1988, Kim Salmon, music, Scientists, swamp rock, vinyl, weird | 2 Comments »
- Artist: Kim Salmon and The Surrealists
- Title: Hit Me With the Surreal Feel
- Year: 1988
- Format: Vinyl 12 in.
- Rating (1-10): 5
- Owner: Tracy
- Acquired: 1988 – Bought for myself at our store RIP Records in Norfolk, VA.
Look, I know you probably think I waste too much time on these pictures, maybe this whole blog is a waste of time, but these album covers are a big part of why vinyl is so great, so superior in almost every way. And anyway it’s my blog. Look at the third pic below, which is one side of the liner. Now that is just quality silliness. I wish I had thought of it. And that eyeball album label is cool too.
I wanted this record because I was big fan of The Scientists; we’ll get to those records eventually. Of Kim Salmon’s various bands, that I know of, Kim Salmon and The Surrealists (Wikipedia) is my least favorite. I only got their first record, “Hit Me With the Surreal Feel.” I realize it’s supposed to be a raw, minimalist sound, but to me it just sounds lazy, like they were just joking around instead of trying to make something really interesting. Many fans seem to disagree with me. Only 1000 copies were made; maybe I can find it a good home.
Ha! Sounds like the cover — which is awesome — is more interesting than the vinyl inside. Maybe you could sell the album and keep the jacket!
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