"Gay Beast are from Minneapolis and claim a 'neo-wave' sound which is about a decade and a few hundred miles removed from Chicago's now wave 'explosion', and they use that time and distance to their advantage. At times I am reminded of Karate Party, Devo, Brianiac, Lovely Little Girls, and Lake of Dracula, but that recall comes in tiny pieces, small chunks in a bigger platter. And all that is good, and better that Gay Beast studiously avoids aural polish. There is a nice film of filth on this recording. If this is how they sound live: Wow!" -SS (Z-Gun http://z-gun.org)
"There are too many bands out there futzing around with progressive rock, with 'no wave'/'now wave' tropes, with neon-colored wackiness; bands that aren't putting the music out front; bands that have slid down the slope of 'being off' (a slope which descends into Mike Patton's open mouth). Gay Beast, a guitar/synth/drums trio from Minneapolis, is not one of these bands, yet they play with all those parts in full swing, a real platespinning act of dynamics, abrasion, and genuine melodic innovation. All mistakes are studiously avoided and pratfalls are timed for maximum effect. All comedic qualities of the band are insular and intrinsic. Their attack is vicious and weird, processing their robotic fortunes under sheets of electronic duress, but their balance is impeccable. Bands like Gay Beast used to get me excited, but none have had such a gloriously bent and creative batch of songs to match up with the innovation. If handled correctly, Gay Beast should tap into, then later usurp, the whacking off of outfits like Hella or Lightning Bolt or Deerhoof, or at least play in the same league. Very, very exciting stuff here, which hides its hand with masterful skill, and which plays down that which could easily wreck a less-capable band. Vinyl edition of 500 numbered copies in a silkscreened sleeve." - Doug Mosurak (Dusted)
Music for Gay Bosses who use their gayness to get more out of their gay employees.
Crack the unicorn horn open and spread the marrow on your chest. It's the only cure for a broken heart.
ITEMS!
4-color tour print by Danimal: $8
NEW split 7'' with TWIN on ANTI)FORM and SAF Records, 3-color hand-screened jacket: $5
NEW 2nd 3" cd-r w/ 4 songs, 2-color hand-screened and folded diamond-shaped jacket, self-released: $5
DISROBICS - 12" vinyl record on DNT, hand-screened LP jacket w/ insert: $10
DISROBICS - 5" compact disc, hand-screened CD jacket, self-released: $10
SHIRTS - NEW GAYBEAST SHIRTS!!!! DESIGNED AND PRINTED BY DANIMAL SMALL LIGHT PINK, SMALL GRASS GREEN, MEDIUM BLACK, MEDIUM GRASS GREEN, LARGE DIJON YELLOW, AMERICAN APPAREL TEES: $10
For purchasing and info, email: gaybeast"AT"gmail"DOT"com. PayPal, checks, money orders, and concealed cash accepted
alright so i was taking care of this lonely dog ended smoking some weed and shared a little with the dog. not long after it roll on its back and i started scratching its stomach it got so excited and start making humanly grunts and groans. i told it that it better not pop a boner on me and as soon as i said that it jumped up and came at me, breathing heavy, trying to mount my leg. i never really thought about animals wanting to have sex with humans before. i ran away and locked the door. that was one gay beast
