The Fluid- Glue

Label: Sub Pop

Reissued 12/20/2024, Originally released 1990

Glue originally came out in 1990, and is now back on vinyl for the first time since then, now with two bonus tracks. The Fluid are arguably the great unsung band from the fertile underground rock scene of the late '80s and early '90s. The Denver five-piece - John Robinson (vocals), James Clower (guitar), Matt Bischoff (bass), Garrett Shavlik (drums), and the dear departed Ricky Kulwicki (guitar) - fused the fire of '80s hardcore with crunching Detroit protopunk, '60s garage rock, and '70s rock swagger. Think MC5, Faces, '70s Stones, all cranked up and really high on Sex Pistols and Black Flag singles. Rising from the ashes of early-'80s Denver bands Frantix (whose "My Dad's a F***in' Alcoholic" is a true gem of American punk) and White Trash, The Fluid were the first non-Seattle band to sign to Sub Pop, and Clear Black Paper was the second full-length album the label ever released. The label honchos were fans of Frantix, and happily got involved with The Fluid when the opportunity arose via the label's European licensing partner, Glitterhouse

Track listing:

1. Our Love Will Still Be There
2. Black Glove
3. Closet Case
4. Kick Out the Jams (Glue Outtake)
5. Candy
6. Pretty Mouse
7. Wasted Time
8. Hey 13 (Glue Outtake)