Game Theory - The Big Shot Chronicles (CD)

Omnivore Recordings continues the re-examination and re-appreciation of Game Theory's stellar 1980s catalog with The Big Shot Chronicles. Passionate fans of the group all have a favorite GT album, and the band's drummer, Gil Ray, refers to The Big Shot Chronicles as his favorite in a revealing interview with set co-producer and Game Theory constant/confidant Dan Vallor in the new reissue's liner notes. Once again helmed by Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Let's Active), the 12-track album features an expansion of the band's sound, and contains the MTV 120 Minutes staple, "Erica's Word." For it's 30th anniversary, 13 tracks have been added-9 of which are previously unissued. From demos, outtakes, rough mixes, and live tracks, one can see the sonic trajectory the band was on-leading up to their arguable magnum opus, Lolita Nation. In addition to alternate versions of originals, this set includes a wealth of covers of songs by Todd Rundgren, Roxy Music, Big Star, The Velvet Underground, and more. Including some surprises.

Track List:

Disc: 1

1. Here It Is Tomorrow
2. Where You Going Northern
3. I've Tried Subtlety
4. Erica's Word
5. Make Any Vows
6. Regenisraen
7. Crash Into June
8. Book of Millionaires
9. The Only Lesson Learned
10. Too Closely
11. Never Mind
12. Like a Girl Jesus
13. Linus and Lucy
14. Couldn't I Just Tell You
15. Seattle
16. Sweet Jane
17. The Only Lesson
18. Make Any Vows
19. Erica's Word
20. Jesus Christ
21. Like a Girl Jesus
22. Re-Make/Re-Model
23. If and When It Falls Apart
24. Friend of the Family
25. Come Home with Me