1995
(originally produced & self-released by Guru Magpie on the tape 'Press The Pound Sign', winter 1995; reissued by Craig Jakubowski summer 1995; reissued again in winter 1996 by Full Tilt Distribution; then reissued in the U.K. only on the Cex album of the same name in 2001 by 555, an album that was later reissued by Temporary Residence Limited in 2005)
Personell:
Rjyan "Cex" Kidwell, Gary "Gary B." Barrett, and Andy Devos - vocals, percussion, and toy synthesizer.
The full history of Guru Magpie is recounted in a lengthy article that is part of the 40 pg. booklet which accompanies the cassette version of Towson-Glen Arm Freakouts.
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When you consider the very uniqueness of this group, why wouldn't you buy it? They really are a seriously spectacular live act as well as masters of the studio. Gavin Hellyer