Punkhouse

Punkhouse was the debut EP by the American punk rock band Screeching Weasel. It was released in 1989 through Limited Potential Records. It was the band's first release on Limited Potential Records. It was also the band's first release to feature Danny Vapid (then known as Sewercap) on bass (later guitar). It was also the only non-compilation album to feature drummer Brian Vermin. After the original pressing went out of print, Ben Weasel repressed it himself on his own label without any sleeves. The most recent pressing was by Selfless Records in 1993 and is no longer available. In the liner notes, Ben dedicates the EP to all those living in punkhouses around the country. The songs are rougher than the more pop-based sound the band came to be known for. The entire EP was recorded without Jughead's guitar. When he overdubbed his tracks, the band was getting impatient and made him hurry, resulting in no one noticing that his guitar was out of tune with the rest of the guitars on the recording. Ben has called the EP his "least favorite Weasel release".

Track listing

All songs written by Screeching Weasel, except "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tommy James

1. "Punkhouse"
2. "Fathead"
3. "Good Morning"
4. "I Need Therapy"
5. "I Think We're Alone Now"
6. "Something Wrong"

Personnel

• Ben Weasel - lead vocals, guitar
• Jughead - guitar
• Sewercap - bass
• Brian Vermin - drums

• Sewercap later came to be known as Danny Vapid on future albums

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