THREE VIRGINS (2 LP)

Double vinyl LP pressing of this lost classic from the New Zealand band. Originally released on the inestimable Flying Nun label, Three Virgins came and went in the blink of an eye in the mid-'80's. After dormancy a mere quarter century in duration, this beguiling masterwork sees the light of day once again. Setting up shop in Christchurch's State Trinity Centre over Easter holidays 1985, Axemen went to work recording every sound and second they could capture during the legendary lost weekend. Fueled by enhanced adrenalin and superhuman zeal, they chewed up dozens of reels of tape, assaulting all those who entered the erstwhile ecclesiastical chamber with a barrage of splendiferous blabber 'n' croak.