Surgery- Nationwide, New York City-1915, trains and the beach, 16mm

Surgery- Nationwide, New York City-1915, trains and the beach, 16mm

ide one
No. Title Length
1. "Mistake" 2:15
2. "Maliblues" 3:43
3. "Breeding" 3:17
4. "Bronto" 3:01
5. "Highway 109" 3:42
Side two
No. Title Length
1. "Do It to It Dynamo" 2:00
2. "L7" 4:00
3. "Drive-In Fever" 4:26
4. "Caveman" 4:15
History
Surgery was formed at Syracuse University in 1987.[1] They released their debut EP "Souleater" on the short-lived Circuit Records in 1989 before releasing their full length debut Nationwide through Amphetamine Reptile, a label known for its noisy, abrasive acts, in 1990. The band released the EP Trim, 9th Ward High Roller in 1993, which presented tighter musicianship coupled more straightforward approach to their sound.[2] With the help of Kim Gordon, Trim found its way into the hands of Atlantic Records, who liked the band enough to sign them to the label.[1] Through Atlantic, the band released their second album Shimmer in 1994 with the intention of touring extensively to broaden their fan base.

On January 7, 1995, McDonnell suffered a severe asthma attack and went into a comatose state. He was admitted to Brooklyn Hospital and died four days later.[3] Tom Hazelmyer, founder of Amphetamine Reptile Records and a close friend of McDonnell, felt that his excessive partying and active nightlife had contributed to his death.[4] Feeling unable to continue, the remaining members of Surgery decided to part ways.[5]

Discography
Studio albums
Nationwide (1990, Amphetamine Reptile)
Shimmer (1994, Atlantic)
EPs
Souleater (1989, Circuit)
Trim, 9th Ward High Roller (1993, Amphetamine Reptile)

Personnel
Surgery
Scott Kleber – guitar
John Lachapelle – bass guitar
John Leamy – drums
Sean McDonnell – vocals