JESTERS OF DESTINY - In A Nostalgic Mood Mini LP (1987) USA

bigfootkit · Post by **bigfootkit** » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:06 pm

Someone pm'ed me to ask for an upload of this ages ago, and i confess i forgot all about it until i happened across the disc tonight.
Whoever it was, sorry for the long wait, here it is finally:

JESTERS OF DESTINY - In A Nostalgic Mood Mini LP (1987) USA
Dimension Records/Metal Blade Records 72228-1

192 kbps

01. Electric Funeral
02. Foxey Lady
03. Spazz
04. Fortunate Son
05. The Girl Can't Help It

Bruce Duff aka "Screaming Lord Duff" - Vocals & Bass (SLEEPING BEAUTY, 45 GRAVE, NO-Y-Z, JEFF DAHL BAND, TWISTED ROOTS, WAYNE KRAMER, BUGLAMP, SISTER GODDAMN, ADZ, SWEET JUSTICE, CIRCLE, ANGUS KHAN)
Michael Montano - Guitars (CHRISTIAN DEATH)
Gary Dobbins aka "Ray Violet" - Guitars, Keyboards (MENTORS, EXP)
Danny Blaze - Drums

JESTERS OF DESTINY were a Heavy Metal band formed in Los Angeles California.
During their short run in the mid '80s the band were known for their unusual sound, combining Heavy Metal with psychedelic flourishes.
Their music was instant but complex, fun without resorting to novelty, memorable and melodic without sacrificing an inch of musical muscle.
They were later considered to be one of the earliest “alternative” metal bands because of their eclectic style.
The band first came to people's attention with the inclusion of their "End Of Time" on the Metal Blade Records "Metal Massacre V" compilation LP, released in 1984.
They then released their debut album "Fun At The Funeral" in 1986 on Dimension Records, a subsidiary of Metal Blade.
A five song Mini LP was then issued in 1987, entitled "In A Nostalgic Mood", featuring the Jesters taking on songs by BLACK SABBATH, JIMI HENDRIX, CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and more.
The band were working on a second full length album, to be titled "No Laughing Matter", when they were dropped by their label.
Several tracks intended for that album finally appeared on Ektro Records’ expanded deluxe CD reissue of "Fun At The Funeral" in 2001.
After being dropped, the band continued for a while before eventually dissolving.
A band too far ahead of the pack to reap the benefits of their pioneering.
Bassist/Singer Bruce Duff is still active in music, having recently spent some time working with the Finland based Prog Rock band CIRCLE, he now plays with ANGUS KHAN.
Angus Khan also feature former members of THE STREETWALKIN' CHEETAHS, B-MOVIE RATS and ADZ, and specialise in authentically grimy retro Hard Rock.
Angus Khan released their debut album, "Black Leather Soul" on Nickel & Dime Records in 2009.

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omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:07 pm

Thanks a ton, bigfoot !

bigfootkit · Post by **bigfootkit** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 12:02 am

omen of hate wrote:Thanks a ton, bigfoot !

No problem Omen.
Was it you who requested it?

Ernest Thesiger · Post by **Ernest Thesiger** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:31 am

Thanks for this rip. BTW, the alternate cassette mix of Fun at the Funeral (Restless Records 72167-4, yellow-on-black cover) is still downloadable from that Strappy fella: http://strappadometalblog.blogspot.co.u ... -1986.html

omen of hate · Post by **omen of hate** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:34 am

bigfootkit wrote:
omen of hate wrote:Thanks a ton, bigfoot !
No problem Omen.
Was it you who requested it?

No, it wasn't me !

bigfootkit · Post by **bigfootkit** » Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:52 pm

Ernest Thesiger wrote:Thanks for this rip. BTW, the alternate cassette mix of Fun at the Funeral (Restless Records 72167-4, yellow-on-black cover) is still downloadable from that Strappy fella: http://strappadometalblog.blogspot.co.u ... -1986.html

That's a strange one isn't it?
Separate mixes for cassette and vinyl, did anyone else do this or was it only the Jesters?
I like both mixes but would probably recommend the cassette version for those who like things played a bit straighter. The keyboards are lower in the mix and the geetars more up front.
I miss some of the quirkier moments from the vinyl though.
It's nice to have both.

Ernest Thesiger · Post by **Ernest Thesiger** » Thu Apr 18, 2013 8:14 am

bigfootkit wrote:Separate mixes for cassette and vinyl, did anyone else do this or was it only the Jesters?

Could've been a mess-up, like Metal Blade releasing the wrong version of Obsessed by Cruelty.

anthares · Post by **anthares** » Mon May 06, 2013 12:59 pm

Ernest Thesiger wrote:Thanks for this rip. BTW, the alternate cassette mix of Fun at the Funeral (Restless Records 72167-4, yellow-on-black cover) is still downloadable from that Strappy fella: http://strappadometalblog.blogspot.co.u ... -1986.html

Whatta hell! Didnt know about this! Downloaded! Cant wait to put it on!