hunger!

from the "Paul Buff presents the PAL and Original Sound studio archives, vol.13" liner notes by Greg Russo:
"In-between the Thundermugs tracks is a track by Hunger! That was not a joke - the band spelled their name with an exclamation point! Hunger! was a group from Portland, Oregon that moved to L.A. in an attempt to make it. Their only album "From Hunger!" was originally released on their own Public label based in Hollywood. When they met up with All-American label honcho Bill Holmes, the band agreed to beef up some of the organ-based tracks laid down at Original Sound with help from Strawberry Alarm Clock guitarist Ed King. The plan was to release the new edition of the LP on All-American, but the disc never got past the test pressing phase. The later version of "Portland 69" is featured on this volume. It takes a while to unravel, but it is well worth it. Fans agree that it is one of the best tracks on both editions of the album."

from the "Paul Buff presents the PAL and Original Sound studio archives, vol.15" liner notes by Greg Russo:
"Equally spaced-out is "Mind Machine" by Hunger! Originally cut for the band's Public label LP "From Hunger!" with organ as the lead instrument, Strawberry Alarm Clock lead guitarist Ed King completely transformed the new mix of the song (meant for the All-American label) into something that really stood out from the competition. As with many All-American albums, Hunger!'s LP never made it past a test pressing. "She Let Him Continue" was one of the very few tracks that appeared in the same way on both the Public and All-American albums. It is a stunning work that many fans feel is their absolute best. From its dark vocals and lyrics to the band's top-notch playing, "She Let Him Continue" wins hands down."

from the "Paul Buff presents the PAL and Original Sound studio archives, vol.18" liner notes by Greg Russo:
""Workshop" by Hunger! is yet another highlight from their album "Strictly From Hunger!". The original album had a 4+ minute version with lots of edits and an abrupt ending, and the subsequent All-American test pressing had a complete, 7+ minute mix that was too much of a good thing. Here, we have a version which is just right. It contains the entire original version and the best parts that didn't make the cut of the original album. Plus, the ending is much better resolved. You'll also notice that the vocal and organ switch positions in the mix as it develops. This edit also has Ed King's sedate but effective guitar solo after the three-minute mark. As Paul Buff knows very well, a little pruning here and there can make a big difference in a song's impact. That's very true here. "

	various artists: paul buff presents the pal and original sound studio archives, vol.13     (2010, download, -, crossfire publications) - feat.contributions by frank zappa
	various artists: paul buff presents the pal and original sound studio archives, vol.15     (2010, download, -, crossfire publications) - feat.contributions by frank zappa
	various artists: paul buff presents the pal and original sound studio archives, vol.18     (2010, download, -, crossfire publications) - feat.contributions by frank zappa
	various artists: paul buff presents the pal and original sound studio archives: the collection     (2011, flash-drive, usa, crossfire publications) = the complete 35 album series, with bonus liner notes on pdf and 56 extra tracks
	various artists: paul buff presents highlights from the pal and original sound studio archives     (2012, 5cd-box, usa, crossfire publications) = a selection of the pal and original sound studio collection // feat.contributions by frank zappa