Luna - Lunapark 2LP

Luna's 1992 debut (originally released under the short-lived band name Luna 2 for contractual reasons) got most of its press due to Dean Wareham's former position as leader of the critically adored Galaxie 500, but his new cohorts Justin Harwood (bass) and Stanley Demeski (drums) were fresh from stints in the Chills and the Feelies, respectively. A rarity among albums by this type of alt-rock supergroup, "Lunapark" sounds like an appealing conglomeration of some of the best aspects of all three participants' former bands.

The album spawned two college radio hits, the deliciously depressive Slide (with its memorable opening line, 'You can never give the finger to the blind') and the jittery, propulsive Slash Your Tires, but nearly all of the 12 songs have memorable guitar hooks, stick-in-your-head choruses, and a newfound sense of humor in Wareham's deadpan lyrics.

This reissue is expanded to include previously unreleased pre-Elektra demos. It features deluxe packaging and never-before-seen photos.

Tracklist:

- LUNAPARK -

1. Slide
2. Anesthesia
3. Slash Your Tires
4. Crazy People
5. Time
6. Smile
7. I Can't Wait
8. Hey Sister
9. I Want Everything
10. Time
11. Goodbye
12. We're Both Confused

- FUN CITY / TOXIC SHOCK DEMOS -

1. Anesthesia (Fun City Demo)
2. I Can't Wait (Fun City Demo)
3. Time (Fun City Demo)
4. Crazy People (Fun City Demo)
5. Slash Your Tires (Fun City Demo)
6. Slide (Toxic Shock Demo)
7. Time to Quit (Toxic Shock Demo)
8. Hey Sister (Toxic Shock Demo)
9. Goodbye (Toxic Shock Demo)
10. Egg Nog (Xmas 7" Single)

About this product: this reissue is pressed on 2x black vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve. Each copy is machine-numbered.