HEK-Atomic Cherries 'Clamato Block Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou' (1995)

Group photo borrowed from their website.

The HEK-Atomic Cherries formed in 1992 and by later that year they released their first cassette ('Hey You Wild Animals...Put Down That Meat'). In 1994 the band slimmed back down to a trio (and stayed that way until they disbanded). They were one of the few bands that had a drummer that also handled vocal duties.

This post is of the bands second self-released cassette ('Clamato Bloc Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou'). It was recorded on a 4-track recorder (in drummer Steve's room) and released in 1995.

Members:
Charles Barousse - Bass/Vocals
Wes Raine - Guitar/Vocals
Steve Miller - Drums/Vocals

This tape is a combination of snotty punk rock, pop punk, a little 'weirdness', silly subject matter, and a few 'caffeinated surf beats' (possibly a nod to Bill Stevenson of the Descendents/All).

The band released several cassettes after 'Clamato' and fizzed out by the late 90's. They have played a handful of reunion shows since. I didn't see them while they were an active band...so I hope there will be another 'reunion' so I can rectify that.


Post HEK-Atomic Cherries:

Charles played in Thunderpants

Steve played in the Smites and Urbosleeks (and is currently in Ceramic Duck, The Ginger Envelope, and Venice Is Sinking)


If anyone has any of their other material and/or video, please get in touch!


Thanks to Dave H.!








HEK-Atomic Cherries 'Clamato Block Party...A Tribute To Cap'n Lou'

1. Bunkie Lip
2. Crazy Bus
3. Different Beans
4. Growth Spurt
5. Kwickee Mart
6. Pillow
7. Plain Brown Wrapper
8. Song About A Girl
9. Stationary
10. Shut Up
11. Trains
12. Dragon Wagon
13. Wicker Frisbee

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/ubwwjxdgj31ha79/Hek-Atomic%20Cherries-Clamato%20Block%20Party.zip


Their webpage is still up at:
www.hekatomiccherries.com

You can check out more info, lyrics, pictures there.

They also have Facebook and Myspace pages:

www.myspace.com/hekatomiccherries.com

www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Hek-Atomic-Cherries/83922239287

Chronicles Of Hate (1990-1992)

Chronicles Of Hate was a self-described Hardcore/Alternative/Death Jam band (Note : I’d just call it punk, but that’s me) that existed from 1990-1992.


Members were:

Brady Broussard – Bass/Vocals
Kenny Vallot (formerly of the Zen Bastards)– Guitar
Artie Quispe – Guitar
Ike Jima Kazu Hito – Drums


In addition to playing shows around Lafayette, many shows were held at the band’s ‘homebase’ the Arm Pit (owned by Brady of COH) and down the road at the Milton Civic Center. The band also played at the Pit in Baton Rouge (once opening for TX thrash masters dead horse). The band dissolved when drummer Kazu moved back to his native Japan. They played their last show sporting dresses. The show was videotaped, but no one in the band has a copy. If you or someone you know has it, please get in touch.


During their time as a band they recorded nearly all of their material at the (famous?/infamous?) Arm Pit. The recordings were made on a 4 track recorder. Kenny from COH recently bought a used 4 track and converted the old recordings himself (and sent a few old photos). In addition to that, Brady from COH sent a bunch of COH art, flyers, and photos as well. That pretty much makes up the entire post. All credit goes to those guys!


Post-COH they went on to play in the following bands:

Brady – Uranus, BBB, and Piece Core

Kenny – Chemical Religion, Uranus, Little Criminals, Wormhole, Great American Zeros, and Resent

Artie – Chemical Religion, Little Criminals, One Common Voice, and (currently) Hero’s Conquest



The band practicing at the Arm Pit
L-R : Artie, Kazu, Brady, Kenny (sitting)


L-R : Kenny, Brady, Artie


Brady


Artie


Kenny - COH show at the Milton Civic Center (1992)


Kazu


Various COH art:











Flyers:









Interview in Xrong newsletter/'zine:


Chronicles Of Hate 'Collection'

Download link:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/meiyg4fxdl94h33/Chronicles%20Of%20Hate-Collection.zip

1. Blind
2. Too Dead To Cope
3. Body Of Christ/The Priest Inside
4. Lifeless Bride
5. Sadness
6. White Doves Die
7. Evil Cracks A Smile
8. Couldn't Give
9. Something Peaceful
10. Slow Death
11. Fuck You
12. Y.D.K.M.
13. Ode To Blaine
14. Chronicles Of Hate
15. Sweet Thing
16. Lifeless Bride
17. The Priest Inside
18. Blind
19. Sweet Thing
20. The Priest Inside
21. The Priest Inside

Cover:


Inside:


Tray art: