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This album was my first experiment in multitracking. I recorded one part with a dictaphone and then played it back at a faster speed. I then performed and/or sang along to the sped-up part and recorded the result with a second dictaphone, blending everything together using a mixer. I repeated this process two or three times. This gave me multiple layers of vocals, percussion, and/or keyboards. It was hard to keep everything in key, but I think that gives some of the songs an interesting "edge".
I called myself "Scat-Trav" during these sessions. I was referring to the occasional "scat" vocals and/or was being self-deprecating ("poop").
Around this time, IPECAC was getting started. Jon taught me about recording equipment and I taught him about pots and pans. :) Yes, we literally banged on pots and pans. And suitcases. And thermoses. And a tennis ball hopper. And a can of gasoline. My parents weren't pleased with all the dents. I sang about this on the title track.
I really like the manic, cacaphonic vibe of these songs. The writing's much better than on my earlier stuff. The abundant energy and wit make this my favorite Trex album from the 1980s.