Modernettes
View From The Bottom
Limited to 300 red copies, in celebration of the EP's 40th anniversary! With download code. When initially released, the Modernettes sophomore studio release "View From The Bottom" was a broad departure from the up-tempo brattiness of their epic Bob Rock helmed debut "Teen City." Compositions were geared to a more mid-tempo feel and the band's secret weapon Mary Jo Kopechne took on lead vocal duties for the first time with startling results. Her little girl delivery on the Velvet's classic "Femme Fatale" haunts to this day and her deadpan on "Static" suits the arrangement perfectly. Chief songwriter Buck Cherry raised his bar substantially and delivered a set of strident power-pop tunes that have stood the test of time. "The Rebel Kind" has been covered by a number of performers including former Rank and File guitarist Alejandro Escovedo. The release sold well and eventually all copies were exhausted, forcing fans to part with up to $300 dollars to obtain a copy. Porterhouse has decided to change that situation by offering a completely revamped and improved package that looks and sounds better than the original. We've beefed up the formerly thinly mastered audio, created a brand new insert with lyrics, and never seen photos. We also were able to get Buck Cherry to contribute a foreword on the creation of this work and we've included a download in the package as well.