The Necessaries: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982) - COMPACT DISCS

The Necessaries: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982) - COMPACT DISCS

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Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982)

Artist:

The Necessaries

Label:

Omnivore Recordings

Product Type:

COMPACT DISCS

UPC:

810075115291

Genre:

Rock

Release Date:

2026-01-23

Number of Discs:

2

Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.

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