Sorting out the Messer Chups discography

DrakeSequation

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Posted on Jan 23 2021 09:08 PM

Looking through the Messer Chups discography (Bandcamp link below) I noticed many are compilations but most are not labeled as such. It is difficult to tell which are albums and which are compilations. Plus, there are 30 or so releases! Any Messer Chups superfans that can sort it out?

Thank You

https://messer-chups.bandcamp.com

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summerfun

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Posted on Jan 23 2021 10:45 PM

https://www.discogs.com/artist/76682-Messer-Chups

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martinblasick

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Posted on Jan 24 2021 01:30 AM

I may not qualify as a superfan when it comes to details of what where and when. But I’m definitely a superfan of how they make me feel. I love the composition. They are like an experimental orchestra using the instrumentation of a surf trio. I feel like the guitarist is free to express and explore his compositions in a very satisfying way. They are a prime reason I took the step to releasing instrumentals this year, because that feeling of musical freedom is intoxicating.

Actually speaking of MC discography I need to explore the earlier work. Such great music.

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Hogfysshe

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Posted on Jan 24 2021 07:46 AM

JonPaul's list in this thread is really good. Doesn't cover albums since then.
But those are not too hard to figure out.
https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/28500/?page=1#p386221

there's also a second bandcamp page...
https://messerchupsofficial.bandcamp.com/music

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ElMonstroPorFavor

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Posted on Jan 24 2021 08:20 AM

I agree that the Discogs page is the easiest way to suss out what's an original release and what's a compilation.

Material before Hyena Safari is a lot different -- that was their electronic hybrid stage.

Releases after that are all pretty strong IMO, nothing in particular that I think must be listened to over another. Mondo Harp is a tiny bit different because they'vve added a harp.

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DeathTide

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Posted on Jan 24 2021 09:52 AM

Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat.

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ElMonstroPorFavor

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Posted on Jan 24 2021 10:35 AM

DeathTide wrote:

Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat.

Check out Matorralman if you haven't
https://matorralman.bandcamp.com/album/adulterio-estereofonico

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Mrb327

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Posted on Jan 28 2021 09:13 PM

Love Messer Chups!

Thanks for all the info

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crumble

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Posted on Jan 29 2021 03:55 AM

They have a couple of singles on the Internet Archive complete with JPG cover art.

https://archive.org/search.php?query=messer-chups

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simoncoil

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Posted on Jan 29 2021 10:17 AM

Thanks crumble, not so much for the pointer to the singles, but I see there is also a live recording of Messer Chups on the Internet Archive from their 2018 US tour:
https://archive.org/details/DNALOUNGE-2018-10-26d

Greasy Gills start their set around 1:10, Isaac Rother & the Phantoms around 2:06 and Messer Chups ca. 3:01. (Don't worry, the sound mix gets better balance with some time.)

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DeathTide

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Posted on Jan 29 2021 02:31 PM

Thanks Hunter! They do sound weird and cool!

ElMonstroPorFavor wrote:

DeathTide wrote:

Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat.

Check out Matorralman if you haven't
https://matorralman.bandcamp.com/album/adulterio-estereofonico

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Daniel Deathtide

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wipedoutnyc

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Posted on Feb 10 2021 01:21 PM

I love the Messer Chups, one of the dopest surf bands around. I'm not sure I can clear up compilations vs. albums, but I'm consistently amazed at the volume of their output.

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martinblasick

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Posted on Feb 12 2021 02:24 AM

So many YouTube videos too. Love em. Yes they do get a lot of content out which makes me very happy.

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Hogfysshe

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Posted on Feb 24 2021 07:24 PM

photoshoots variation...

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DrakeSequation Joined: Nov 22, 2016 Posts: 79 PNW	Posted on Jan 23 2021 09:08 PM Looking through the Messer Chups discography (Bandcamp link below) I noticed many are compilations but most are not labeled as such. It is difficult to tell which are albums and which are compilations. Plus, there are 30 or so releases! Any Messer Chups superfans that can sort it out? Thank You https://messer-chups.bandcamp.com — Makai Top
summerfun Joined: Sep 16, 2013 Posts: 259	Posted on Jan 23 2021 10:45 PM https://www.discogs.com/artist/76682-Messer-Chups Top
martinblasick Joined: Nov 27, 2019 Posts: 128 Los Angeles	Posted on Jan 24 2021 01:30 AM I may not qualify as a superfan when it comes to details of what where and when. But I’m definitely a superfan of how they make me feel. I love the composition. They are like an experimental orchestra using the instrumentation of a surf trio. I feel like the guitarist is free to express and explore his compositions in a very satisfying way. They are a prime reason I took the step to releasing instrumentals this year, because that feeling of musical freedom is intoxicating. Actually speaking of MC discography I need to explore the earlier work. Such great music. — Squid From Madrid - New Single on Bandcamp MB Website Last edited: Jan 24, 2021 01:31:55 Top
Hogfysshe Joined: Feb 25, 2008 Posts: 169 Northeast	Posted on Jan 24 2021 07:46 AM JonPaul's list in this thread is really good. Doesn't cover albums since then. But those are not too hard to figure out. https://surfguitar101.com/forums/topic/28500/?page=1#p386221 there's also a second bandcamp page... https://messerchupsofficial.bandcamp.com/music Last edited: Jan 24, 2021 07:52:52 Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2750 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Jan 24 2021 08:20 AM I agree that the Discogs page is the easiest way to suss out what's an original release and what's a compilation. Material before Hyena Safari is a lot different -- that was their electronic hybrid stage. Releases after that are all pretty strong IMO, nothing in particular that I think must be listened to over another. Mondo Harp is a tiny bit different because they'vve added a harp. — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1378 New Orleans	Posted on Jan 24 2021 09:52 AM Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat. — Daniel Deathtide Top
ElMonstroPorFavor Joined: Sep 01, 2006 Posts: 2750 New Orleans, LA	Posted on Jan 24 2021 10:35 AM DeathTide wrote: Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat. Check out Matorralman if you haven't https://matorralman.bandcamp.com/album/adulterio-estereofonico — Storm Surge of Reverb: Surf & Instro Radio Top
Mrb327 Joined: Jan 28, 2021 Posts: 7	Posted on Jan 28 2021 09:13 PM Love Messer Chups! Thanks for all the info Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Jan 29 2021 03:55 AM They have a couple of singles on the Internet Archive complete with JPG cover art. https://archive.org/search.php?query=messer-chups Top
simoncoil Joined: Sep 28, 2012 Posts: 926 Berlin, Germany	Posted on Jan 29 2021 10:17 AM Thanks crumble, not so much for the pointer to the singles, but I see there is also a live recording of Messer Chups on the Internet Archive from their 2018 US tour: https://archive.org/details/DNALOUNGE-2018-10-26d Greasy Gills start their set around 1:10, Isaac Rother & the Phantoms around 2:06 and Messer Chups ca. 3:01. (Don't worry, the sound mix gets better balance with some time.) — Los Apollos - cinematic surf music trio (Berlin) "Postcards from the Scrapyard" Vol. 1, 2 & 3 NOW available on various platforms! "Chaos at the Lobster Lounge" available as LP and download on Surf Cookie Records! Top
DeathTide Joined: Apr 13, 2018 Posts: 1378 New Orleans	Posted on Jan 29 2021 02:31 PM Thanks Hunter! They do sound weird and cool! ElMonstroPorFavor wrote: DeathTide wrote: Those early records are my favorite, they really pushed multiple genres. I have wondered what kind of outlandish stuff they would be coming up with if they had stayed that way. The surf stuff is cool, but that genre pushing stuff really floats my boat. Check out Matorralman if you haven't https://matorralman.bandcamp.com/album/adulterio-estereofonico — Daniel Deathtide Top
wipedoutnyc Joined: Feb 10, 2021 Posts: 233 New York	Posted on Feb 10 2021 01:21 PM I love the Messer Chups, one of the dopest surf bands around. I'm not sure I can clear up compilations vs. albums, but I'm consistently amazed at the volume of their output. Top
martinblasick Joined: Nov 27, 2019 Posts: 128 Los Angeles	Posted on Feb 12 2021 02:24 AM So many YouTube videos too. Love em. Yes they do get a lot of content out which makes me very happy. — Squid From Madrid - New Single on Bandcamp MB Website Last edited: Feb 12, 2021 02:25:02 Top
Hogfysshe Joined: Feb 25, 2008 Posts: 169 Northeast	Posted on Feb 24 2021 07:24 PM photoshoots variation... Top

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