Le Butcherettes b/w Death Valley Girls "The Universe" Split-Single (2022)

Details: Space junk splatter vinyl (pink splatter on clear vinyl) of Le Butcherettes cover of Death Valley Girls' "The Universe" b/w new Death Valley Girls' track, "When I'm Free" released on Suicide Squeeze Records. Limited to 700 pressed.

Description: "Is there a better pairing of kindred spirits than a split seven-inch single featuring Le Butcherettes and Death Valley Girls? We’re hard-pressed to think of one. Sure, the interaction is fleeting, but damn is it satisfying. We’ve got Le Butcherettes on side A taking on one of Death Valley Girls’ most cosmic numbers, the kaleidoscopic centerpiece off Under the Spell of Joy album, “The Universe.” Le Butcherettes’ fearless and charismatic mastermind Teri Gender Bender takes the tune into even trippier territories, replicating the original song’s sonic tapestry of synth, sax, and guitars with layer upon layer of vocals. Only the sparse accompaniment of acoustic guitar and modest percussion keeps the song from being fully a capella. It’s a perfect interpretation of Death Valley Girls’ communal and choral aims. On side B, Death Valley Girls offer up a new tune—the deliciously ecstatic “When I’m Free.” Like every great Death Valley Girls song, it’s a celebration of life bolstered by fiery rock n’ roll riffage, spiritual organ, dizzying sax, and Bonnie Bloomgarden’s defiant and triumphant vocals. Suicide Squeeze Records is proud to offer up this meeting of mystical minds on vinyl and digital platforms. The one-time vinyl pressing is limited to 1000 copies (700 on Space Junk Splatter, 300 on Inner Ascension)."

Grade: M (new stock)

TRACK LISTING SIDE A:

A1. Le Butcherettes "The Universe" (Death Valley Girls)

TRACK LISTING SIDE B:

B1. Death Valley Girls "When I'm Free"