One of the most raucous and insane noise-rock groups putting out music during the 90’s was the band Pachinko. It’s kind of disappointing to see so little of them spread across the net. What actually inspired me to do this post was I noticed that they actually have a sort of online presence now in the shape of the ever so buggy MySpace. Yes, Pachinko is still alive and kicking and that in itself gets me extremely excited. It’s hard to tell just how many people appreciate this band; all I know is that they most likely should. The band put out a number of singles throughout the 90’s and two full-length albums, Behind the Green Pachinko and Splendor in the Ass II: Electric Boogaloo. For those that may have overlooked this great band the first time around, then you’re missing out on some of the most maniacal and raucous sounding noise-rock to be laid onto a recording, all of which is tied in with a slightly crude sense of humor.

I am running a bit short on time so I am going to get straight to the good part, the music. Enjoy the few tunes below from one of the most underrated and seriously noisiest bands I know.

Deep Inside 7”:
Pachinko – Ricky [MP3]

El Diablo En Senorita 7”:
Pachinko – Lesbians or Lovers [MP3]

Behind the Green Pachinko:
Pachinko – Cecil [MP3]
Pachinko – Victory Lap [MP3]

Splendor in the Ass II: Electric Boogaloo:
Pachinko – Brock [MP3]
Pachinko – The Ballad of Bon Scott Mominee [MP3]

Both of Pachinko’s full-lengths are still available from the Alternative Tentacles, along with the Deep Inside single I posted. I highly recommend picking up as much of their material as you can, as it’s all completely bad ass. I don’t like to use the phrase “bad ass”, but the band pretty much leaves me no choice…because they indeed are just that.

Labels: noise-rock