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Death by Surface Noise is a compilation by Bay Area garage band The Mummies, who performed in bandage costumes and recorded intentionally lo-fi music in the early 1990s.
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What is The Mummies' Death by Surface Noise?
Death by Surface Noise is a compilation by The Mummies, a Bay Area garage band. It collects intentionally lo-fi recordings associated with the group's early-1990s period.
Why did The Mummies use bandage costumes?
The Mummies performed in bandage costumes as part of their deliberately rough and theatrical identity. Their presentation matched the raw, anti-polished character of their garage-rock music.
What does lo-fi mean on Death by Surface Noise?
Lo-fi refers to the intentionally rough recording sound rather than a clean studio production. The Mummies used that aesthetic as part of their early-1990s garage-rock approach.
When were The Mummies active in the period represented by this compilation?
The compilation is associated with The Mummies' early-1990s recordings. The band came from the San Francisco Bay Area garage-rock scene and became known for both its sound and costumes.
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