Brian Ellis Releases Howe Place Garage Days Re-Revisited Covers EP
Kudos to you if you called Brian Ellis putting out a collection of classic punk covers today, because I assure you I did not. Taking on tracks by Operation Ivy, The Ramones, Body Count, Dead Kennedys, Misfits and — wait for it — Devo, the solo artist and guitarist/vocalist known for his work in progressive rockers like Astra and Birth, as well as Ellis/Munk Ensemble and others, strips it all down to the rawest parts on the self-recorded collection and flinches neither from killing cops nor raping mothers along the way. Punk rock used to do that shit all the time. I don’t know what it does now. Investment portfolios? Home refinance? Whatever.
In any case, I maybe didn’t expect when I woke up this morning to have “Last Caress” and “Holiday in Cambodia” ringing in my head, but got there anyhow. Thanks for making it weird.
Info from the Bandcamp page follows; player’s at the bottom:
BRIAN ELLIS – Howe Place Garage Days Re-Revisited EP
Brian Ellis is a multi-instrumentalist and genre-bending musical visionary hailing from Escondido, California. Known for his seamless ability to traverse diverse sonic landscapes—ranging from cosmic jazz and funk to electronic and experimental rock—Ellis now taps into his roots for his latest release, a heartfelt tribute to his early musical influences.
His new album, Howe Place Garage Days Re-Revisited EP, marks a full-circle moment for the artist. This collection of cover songs pays homage to the raw, unfiltered punk music that shaped him during his formative years as a young prodigy. At just nine years old, Ellis was already a virtuosic guitarist, immersed in the punk ethos of energy, rebellion, and simplicity. The album reflects the spirit of those early days, reimagined through his eclectic musical lens, much in the way Metallica revisited their formative influences in Garage Days Re-Revisited.
In Howe Place Garage Days Re-Revisited EP, Ellis channels the relentless energy and spirit of iconic punk bands from the late ’80s and early ’90s, bringing new life to the tracks that inspired his journey. The project is both nostalgic and forward-looking, showcasing Ellis’s deep appreciation for the genre’s rawness while integrating his own distinctive style.
Ellis recorded the album with the same DIY, rebellious mindset that defines punk, creating a stripped-down, visceral listening experience. Each track is infused with his virtuosity and deep emotional connection to the music, offering a glimpse into the soundtrack of his youth.
With Howe Place Garage Days Re-Revisited EP, Brian Ellis invites fans old and new to witness a personal and electrifying homage to the punk music that helped shape one of Escondido’s most innovative artists. This album is a tribute to youthful rebellion, artistic freedom, and the timeless spirit of punk rock.
1. Bombshell 01:03
2. I Just Wanna Have Something To Do 02:40
3. Cop Killer 04:38
4. Holiday In Cambodia 03:45
5. Last Caress 01:55
6. Whip It 02:37
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