Naked Raygun release: This Place Used to be a Strip Joint

May 28

The Naked Raygun release This Place Used to Be a Strip Joint (releasing on both colored and black vinyl) features an incredible live performance recorded on November 2, 1985, including two soundcheck recordings and documenting the band at a pivotal moment as they emerged as one of the most influential bands in the Chicago punk scene.

“I attended my first Naked Raygun show at age 17,” says Jacobs. “It was amazing, and I was hooked. After that, I caught their shows as often as possible, recording many of them. The November 2, 1985 show on this album stands out; it was Pierre's first show, and their premiere of ‘Rocks of Sweden,’ a song he wrote with his former band. This show was Pierre's trial by fire, and that's why I've included the soundcheck on this album - it was his first time on stage with the band. This ended up being the only show I ever saw at the former Sheridan Theater. At the time, it was operating as The Palace (Teatro El Palacio). Thinking about it now, I don't think I ever heard of that venue hosting another show. The noise heard at the end of the album is the audience ripping out the seats.”