Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2. Music from the Motion Picture. 1986 I.R.S. Records

"Kiss my Brain!" - Lords of the New Church. --

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Those who only know I.R.S. Records from their pre-teen Go-Go's bedroom dance parties might be surprised to discover that this was the label responsible for releasing the soundtrack to David Lynch's Eraserhead in 1980 and, utilizing the edgy artists on their label, the glorious slab of skin flecked vinyl that made up The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Part 2 soundtrack in 1986.

Interestingly, since Williams' character Stretch is a DJ, most of the songs on the LP are actually heard to grand effect in the film. In fact, 5 of the numbers are included in this body popping celluloid attack by the time the film hits the 17 minute mark.

But with The Cramps' psychotic rock-a-billy, Timbuk 3's ironic Southern pop, Oingo Boingo's quirky magic, Torch Song's spooky strains and Concrete Blonde's ' been there-done that' mysticism, this record comes off as a worthy sampler of meaty music in its own right.

So, until the next time - keep playing with Savini's saw while keeping that Vinyl Rebellion alive!