The Raging Marys have remastered and re-released their 1989 classic album "Birthday." The San Jose rockers are now sharing their music with a new generation of fans, while taking their longtime fans on a pleasant drive down memory lane. These guys were winning over fans with their catchy blend of melodic garage rock and grunge well before anyone in Seattle was wearing plaid. The first single, BellaRose, is a total pop-infused rock song that made a lot of noise on the college radio charts back in the day and it still sounds fantastic. Guitarist Gerry Henne, whom band members credit with adding a creative edge to their sound, tragically died of cancer in January 2021. The band has dedicated the new release to his memory. If you like music from the pre-grunge era I'd bet you will like The Raging Marys.
By: Matt Chase
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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Just before grunge draped the West Coast in plaid and distorted guitars, San Jose-based The Raging Marys released “Birthday,” their 12-song indie album produced by Oakland punk legend Kevin Army (Green Day, Operation Ivy).
Released on vinyl and cassette in November 1989, the band’s mix of gritty garage rock and folky strains garnered critical acclaim, steady airplay on college radio and opening slots for heavyweights including Mudhoney, The Young Fresh Fellows and The Tragically Hip.
Now, the Marys are releasing a remastered version of the album, available digitally for the first time and on all platforms May 21, 2021. Preorder now on the band’s website, and starting April 30 on other digital platforms. Some rare original vinyl and cassette copies are also available.
The album’s first single, “BellaRose,” is available April 16 from all digital music sites.
Included with the digital version is the bonus track "Assault Gun at Your Waist," an updated version of the band's 1989 album track "Shotgun at Your Waist."
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