The Cramps - Smell Of Femaleinitially released as a six track live ep in 1983, the re issue of 'smell of female' contains three bonus songs. opening with a stunning rendition of 'the most exalted potentate of love', this set presents the cramps in all of their sleazy glory. the guitar interplay of poison ivy and kid congo powers, along with lux interior's cheerfully sneering vocals and nick knox's relentlessly pounding drumming, elevates these songs far from the world of novelty

Respected for his work with Blue Oyster Cult and the Dictators

keyboards and vocals live in the room (no click tracks) and then added some sparse instrumental overdubs and heavenly girl backing vocals

‰ÛÏOur song writing has definitely changed over the three years

A long-time favourite album for reputable producers: ‰ÛÏAs a long time fixture at the far-end of my Euro-electronic shelf this Gallic-magnetic conceptual synth-pop classic has been in risky disc-jockey orbit waiting over 30 years for the right time to touch-down on planet earth to re-fuel‰۝ - Andy Votel

leaving the band’s lead guitarist

Pricking up our ears would be so easy

with the Kills

The album's artwork was created in collaboration of M/M

The album includes contributions from Rustie‰۪s friends and past collaborators

and in terms as timely as they are timeless

Repressed on vinyl

witty playing style