KILKENNY CATS - HAMMER + ECHO Vinyl LP

Expanded reissue of the 1988 EP Hammer now includes a newly compiled "Echo" side of lost recordings. Out on vinyl, CD, and digital with bonus track "Heaven," liner notes by Tom Cheek, and rare archival material.In 1988, Athens, Georgia's Kilkenny Cats released Hammer, a fierce and atmospheric EP that captured the moody heart of the late-'80s Southern underground. More than three decades later, this cult classic returns in expanded form as Hammer + Echo. Remastered and featuring unreleased recordings, unseen photos, and liner notes that reframe the story of a band that never quite fit the mold.Out September 26th on Propeller Sound Recordings, Hammer + Echo includes the original six-track Hammer EP one side, remastered from the original tapes, and a newly assembled Echo Side of unreleased recordings. This collection- raw, powerful, and deeply evocative- charts the band's evolution through outtakes, demos, and deep cuts spanning from 1983 to the early '90s. A bonus track, "Heaven," appears exclusively on the CD and digital editions.

Label: Propeller Sound Recs