From PackageThf@aol.com Fri Aug 1 22:57:26 1997 Date: Fri, 4 Jul 1997 19:07:28 -0400 (EDT) From: PackageThf@aol.com Subject: INDOOR LIVING Hey Chunk fans, it's been a month, but good things come to those who wait. Since you've waited... >>The single for "Watery Hands" (from the upcoming lp, "Indoor Living" - out Sept. 2) is out on July 8th - next Tuesday. You can order it from Merge or buy it at finer stores near you (try Tower Records), available in 7" vinyl and CD5 (both limited and with non-lp b-sides, though the CD5 has a crazed re-mix that wouldn't fit on the 7")... The band will be shooting the video later this month - info to follow on when you can see if (that is, if MTV deems it okay!) Also, ever wondered what Superchunk thinks of its albums? Coming in late August, the band will discuss the new album, announce tour dates, and more! Yes, it's a while away, but at least you now have something to look forward to. speaking of ordering from Merge... >>Merge Ordering: Merge has now redone their pricing system so that the Shipping and Handling charges are built into the CD price, with additional charges listed (per item) for those outside of the US. In other words, it's easier to order now. Check out the details at HTTP://www.mrg2000.com/merge/order.info.html (The site's also been updated with a new News bulletin and tour dates. The main page is http://www.mrg2000.com/merge) >>Tour News (from the Merge Website): Merge will present an evening at CMJ that will feature Superchunk, among other Merge luminaries, playing live at Irving Plaza, Thursday, Sept. 4, so start begging rides to NYC now. >>More Tour News (from Mr. Wurster himself): "Here's what I have discerned from the Spanish only pamphlet on the festival: The festival is the "Festival Balear Alternatiu". It is in the town of Pollenca on the Isle of Mallorca. The Pastels (UK) are playing along with some Spanish bands. The Posies cancelled and I think they are trying to get someone else to take their place. The show is July 5th @ 22Hrs. Jeez, is that 11:00 PM? I hope not! There are five bands before us. I assume this is the entrance fee: Entrada Anticipate: 2.800 Pts. Entrada Taquilla: 3.300 . I'm really not sure what it means exactly. I only had a bit of Spanish. I believe the venue is called the Polisportiu. I apologize for the vagaries but we have been getting sketchy faxes about the show. We're really looking forward to it though." >>For the Annals of History: "Slack Motherfucker" is on the "CMJ500" 6CD box set, kind of a "best of of `college rock' anthology" - unknown how you can get this box, though. If you get CMJ or know anything about it, please write me. >>Superchunk Interactive (sorta) from rjarero@panam1.panam.edu: I have just released a Superchunk game. It's called "Superchunk Swat! NO POCKY FOR KITTY". It's a really simple little game, but it is still a lot of fun. The game is most comparable to those Wack-a-mole arcade games (you know the ones where little moles pop out of holes and you have to hit them with a mallet before they go back in the hole). Of course this version has a Superchunk twist to it. In this game you are the Kitty and you attempt to get as much Pocky as you can before the timer runs out. It is designed for any system running Windows 3.1 or higher. All the information above, and much more, is included in the text file which accompanies the game. As if this weren't enough, the game is absolutely free so what are you waiting for? Download it @ the Superchunk Live page: http://w3.panam.edu/~rjarero/Superchunk.html (Editor's note: It's a simple, but very amusing and addictive game. And a quick download, too, so you should really check it out.) >>More details: As you may remember from last issue, "Basement Life" (originally recorded for FOOLISH) is now available on the Dope Guns and Fucking Vol. 8-11 Compilation CD from Amphetamine Reptile Records. Other bands included (also with tracks unavailable elsewhere): Rocket From The Crypt, Brainiac, Jawbox, Servotron, and 12 others. >>Oops! Last issue, I said that the Superchunk track remixed on the MRG100 Compilation was "Animated Airplanes Over Germany." It's actually "Eastern Terminal" - my goof. That's all for this issue. The debut issue of the Superchunk Exchange Board - your place to trade Superchunk bootlegs and rarities, etc. - is being sent out at the same time, so it's probably the email right after this one. Check it out and I'll see you again real soon. <> --------------------------- CHUNKontheWEB Write to SUPERCHUNK: superchunk@mindspring.com Here With Superchunk - http://www.monkey.org/~chunk/superchunk Merge Records - http://www.mrg2000.com/merge CHUNKLIST FAQ - http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/2605/chunkfaq.html