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PITCHFORK - Eucalyptus (1990 Nemesis/Cargo)
post-hardcore \ noise rock \ emocore
"Eucalyptus is the sole full-length by San Diego’s Pitchfork, the young band that featured future Rocket from the Crypt founder Jon Reis and Drive Like Jehu principal Rick Froberg. (DLJ also included Reis as a member.) Pitchfork formed in 1986 as each guitarist and singer was finishing high school. The band released one 7-inch in 1989-an EP titled Saturn Outhouse that is included on the 2003 reissue of Eucalyptus (on Reis’ Swami label). Pitchfork will appeal greatly to fans of Drive Like Jehu more so than to those with an affinity for Reis’ Rocket from the Crypt. Pitchfork brought the sounds of prime Mission of Burma, Naked Raygun, Squirrel Bait, Black Flag, and other post-punk/hardcore/post-hardcore luminaries together with an adept mix of snarl and melody. Eucalyptus is incredibly accomplished considering the band members’ ages at the time of its conception and recording, but that’s just how things seemed to go during this era. Curious ears are encouraged to check out the fantastic “Rana” and instrumental “Flatland Farming.” - Gimme Indie Rock
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