Regulator Watts- The Mercury LP

Label: Solid Brass

Reissued 4/11/2025, Originally released 1998

Debuting on vinyl domestically for the first time ever, 'The Mercury LP' builds on the Washington, D.C. punk band's debut 1996 EP (Slowdime/Dischord), adding assorted odds and ends recorded between 1996 and 1997. Former Hoover (Dischord Records) guitarist Alex Dunham's unconventional tunings defined the power trio's unique sonic footprint with a plangent, reverb-drenched tone by turns menacing, mercurial and haunting. Regulator Watts' dynamic range and rhythmic dexterity is well represented on this multi-faceted look back at their brief but prolific career.

Track listing:

1. '48 Donut Queen 
2. Los Angeles
3. Northern Inoculation
4. Winslow
5. New Low Moline
6. Rocket To Chicago
7. Sick Little Twist
8. Chechero
9. The Final Lexicon II
10. Clayton Clementine
11. Version Idols