Eleven Pond unreleased songs & reissue?

goutroy · Last edited by goutroy on Thu Jun 19, 2008 11:32 am; edited 1 time in total

Last year, I posted the Bas Relief LP from Eleven Pond on my blog at http://goutroy.blogspot.com/
For those who've never heard it, go download it now. It's one of my all-time favorite post punk/minimal wave records ever. I'll wait...
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Well, last night Jeff Gallea (bass/drum programs/vocals/keyboards) responded and mentioned that not only does he still have the master tapes, but there are also over a dozen unreleased Eleven Pond songs from the same era! His response:

"Who the heck posted this! Wow. Yes, 1986. Insane that people still remember us ! I co-wrote most of the music for Eleven Pond and James Tabbi wrote the lyrics. He was so fun to play with on stage. He would get into this gloomy/happy trance and teen girls would go ape-shit for him. we were influenced by the dark dance going on in the USA and England during the 80's. If people are interested in a re-release I would love some feedback? I'l dust off the Masters and see what could happen? Also lot's of unreleased tracks very similar to "Bas Releif". Maybe 16-18 tracks? On 4-track , 8-track and 16-track old school analogue tape.... Hello to my old band mates!!!!
-Jeff Gallea"

So I guess my question is, are there indeed people who would appreciate a rerelease? And can anyone suggest who he could contact to do a reissue? I'm sure we'd all like to hear the unreleased stuff at least.

poison · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 4:11 am Post subject:

great idea! Their first album was very hard to find (big thanks for ripping it! I couldn't get Watching Trees out of my head) Hopefully their re-release will come out soon....thanks to your blog!

Echo_Frau · coldwave Joined: Dec 05, 2005 Posts: 349 Location: Evropa

I would like to purpose Madame Anna Logue, if she is interested of course Wink

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rock · Warm Joined: Oct 13, 2008 Posts: 1

Happened to be working at the same Radio Station as James Tabbi back when Eleven Pond started....Dan Brumley even did a great industrial radio show back then...

So I have a 11 Pond Demo Tap from Funky Records dated September 1987:
1. Watching Trees
2. Tear & Cinnamon
3. Portugal
4. Moving Nowhere
5. Days Hence
6. Tightrope

and also a Singles Tape dated 9/1/87 from Game Hen Productions (Melody James):
1. Blood Ruins Film
2. 'Kiss'
3. Gold & Green Lamb
4. Turn to Silence

If Jeff is listening...I'd love to share these as well...

Also, if James T. is up for it....there is also some Peach/Spleen floating around on a tape here as well...

EliasRafael · icicle Joined: Mar 26, 2006 Posts: 113

Please release that stuff!

telefunken · balmy Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 14

Very much in favor of a Eleven Pond release as well! Thanks again for sharing this gem goutroy.

stephen · Warm Joined: Mar 21, 2009 Posts: 2

I heard Watching Trees at Wierd a couple of weeks ago and was immediately hooking. Apparently quite a few other people there are really hooked on that song and I was able to track the album down and it is pretty much stuck on repeat in iTunes.

I put Watching Trees in a mix I did on 8tracks:
http://8tracks.com/nuuuk/blue

I love vinyl. I would love to see this reissued on vinyl!!! Is Veronica up for this?

cinico · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:49 am Post subject:

At the very least a 4-track 12-inch with Watching Trees, Portugal, and maybe two unheard tracks that match up......... Razz

Snowy · Modulator Joined: Nov 13, 2005 Posts: 310 Location: usa

Sounds like it could be good. Definitely curious to hear those unreleased tracks Smile

jethrofrog · chilling draft Joined: Jun 08, 2006 Posts: 36

The long wait will soon be over. The entire Eleven Pond LP "Bas Relief" has been remastered and is currently at the pressing plant.
You'll be able to purchase a copy soon from my new record label: Dark Entries.

stephen · Warm Joined: Mar 21, 2009 Posts: 2

I trust you'll remind us when the album is released!

frankieteardrop · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 1:08 pm Post subject:

definitely a crown jewel and one of my favorite obscure records to date. also on the 'watching trees' bandwagon, and at least two people inquire when i spin it. would love to have a reissue proper, especially on crisp wax.

LeSatirePuant · balmy Joined: Dec 03, 2008 Posts: 11

jethrofrog · chilling draft Joined: Jun 08, 2006 Posts: 36

the re-issue will be limited to 500 numbered vinyl copies, with the original silk screened art and inserts. i can't wait to spin it myself at the parties i dj...

frankieteardrop · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 11:25 am Post subject:

i presume the dark entries page will refresh with content when it's available? do keep me posted. i'm certainly going to buy one.