Born out of the early 1980’s Austin noise punk scene, Scratch Acid deliberately eschewed the loud, fast rules of hardcore as everything they didn’t want to be and embraced a weirder, artier sound. The band’s eventual permanent line-up consisted of David Yow on vocals, Brett Bradford on guitar, David Wm. Sims on bass, and Rey Washam (Big Boys) on drums. During their brief existence from 1982 to 1987, the band released 3 records, including a full-length album (Just Keep Eating) and two EPs (S/T EP, Berserker).On March 14, 2025, Touch and Go Records will release the Scratch Acid Box Set - limited to 2000 sets worldwide. Remastered by Bob Weston at Chicago Mastering Service, the box set includes 180-gram clear LP pressings of all three releases as well as a 24-page booklet featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes photos, liner notes by David Yow, Brett Bradford, and photographer/journalist Pat Blashill, as well as full-color paintings by contemporary artist Mark Todd from the same era as the cover art for the S/T EP and Berserker releases. In addition, this limited Scratch Acid box set includes an exclusive clear vinyl 7” with both tracks the band contributed to the 1986 Touch and Go Records compilation, God’s Favorite Dog. The 7-inch includes cover art by Mark Todd as well.Track Listing:Berserker (1987)Side AMary Had A Little Drug Problem • For Crying Out Loud • Moron’s MoronSide BSkin Drips • This Is Bliss • Flying HousesS/T (1984)Side ACannibal • Greatest Gift • Monsters • Owner’s LamentSide BShe Said • Mess • el Espectro • Lay ScreamingJust Keep Eating (1986)Side ACrazy Dan • Eyeball • Big Bone Lick • Unlike A Baptist • Damned For All Time • Ain’t That Love? • Untitled 1Side BHoles • Albino Slug • Spit A Kiss • Amicus • Cheese Plug • Untitled 2Holes b/w Final Kiss (1986)Side AHoles (God’s Favorite Dog Version)Side BFinal Kiss (God’s Favorite Dog Version)
