Scratch Acid's first two albums were releases by Texas indie record label Rabid Cat, the third and final release, Berserker EP by Touch and Go Records. A posthumous compilation CD entitled The Greatest Gift, was released by Touch and Go Records in 1991.
Their genre is not too easily defined, but contains elements of post punk, and harder elements from garage rock and noise rock and perhaps punk and 80s hardcore. They would fit under the very broad and general umbrella term for much of this kind of musical activity in the mid to late 80s U.S. Underground "Post Hardcore", but this term can cover a wide range of artists from that time, many quite dissimilar, but with roots in the hardcore scene and its fringes, and has since been used to include many other artists after this time. In the book 'Our Band Could Be Your Life: Scenes from the American Underground 1981-1991', music journalist Michael Azzerad referred to an "aesthetic cabal of sorts" (Azerrad, 255)[3] called pigfuck which included contemporaries who were ultimately friends existing in the same circles at the same time and generally, though not always, in 'Middle America', such as Big Black, Killdozer, Butthole Surfers, etc., and Scratch Acid were clearly close to this 'camp'.
After developing a reputation as a crazy, noisy punk band, Scratch Acid disbanded in 1987. According to the liner notes of The Greatest Gift, the band members never received compensation from either Rabid Cat or Fundamental Records (who distributed their releases in Europe).
Brett Bradford went on to form Sangre De Toro and play with Areola 51. Washam went on to perform with many other bands, including the Big Boys, Ministry, Helios Creed, the Didjits, Lard, and Tad. In 1987, Sims and Washam joined Steve Albini in the band Rapeman, which disbanded three years later. Sims reunited with Yow in 1989 to form The Jesus Lizard.
All of the original members of the band appeared at the Touch and Go 25th anniversary celebration taking place in Chicago, Illinois on September 8-10, 2006.
Holes
Scratch Acid Lyrics
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Small ball of a man
And I could see smell touch taste and hear
I go chewin' it up and spittin' it out
'cause life is short and time runs out
You know you've got no time
Life is fleeting away - I am alive
Life is fleeting away - I am alive
Til I pop back into a hole and was
Holes by Scratch Acid is a chaotic and raw song that explores the themes of mortality and the fleeting nature of life. The opening lyrics, "I popped out of a hole and was born, small ball of a man," suggest the beginning of a physical existence. It portrays the singer's arrival into the world, emphasizing their small and insignificant presence in the grand scheme of things.
As the song progresses, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a desire to experience life to the fullest. The line, "Life is short and time runs out," serves as a reminder that our time on Earth is limited, prompting the singer to seize the moment and make the most of their existence. The repetition of "Life is fleeting away - I am alive" emphasizes the contrast between the finite nature of life and the vitality and consciousness the singer possesses in the present.
The chorus, "And I'm gonna live until I die until I die, 'til I pop back into a hole and was born," encapsulates the cyclical nature of life and death. It suggests that the singer intends to live fully until their eventual demise, only to be reborn again. This juxtaposition of birth and death highlights the transient nature of our existence, encouraging listeners to embrace life's fleeting moments and live with a sense of urgency and purpose.
Overall, Holes by Scratch Acid serves as a reminder of the brevity of life and encourages listeners to make the most of their time on Earth, embodying a carpe diem philosophy.
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