Paganicons is the debut EP of punk band Saccharine Trust, released on December 10, 1981 through SST.
Recording Inspired by Minutemen, Saccharine Trust desired to make an album that experimented with different forms of rock. Guitarist Joe Baiza considered music "a conceptual art project".
Cover art Joe Baiza initially submitted the art for New Alliance Records' compilation Cracks in the Sidewalk but it was rejected by Mike Watt so Baiza used it for Paganicons instead.
Release and reception
In Journals, Kurt Cobain of Nirvana ranked Paganicons as one of his top fifty records. Allmusic critic John Dougan was less enthusiastic, criticising vocalist Jack Brewer's performance as "especially irritating and pretentious", though further writing that "there are indications that there's an interesting band here, especially in the abrasive guitar playing of Joe Baiza."
Track listing
Personnel
Saccharine Trust Joe Baiza – guitar Jack Brewer – vocals Rob Holzman – drums Earl Liberty – bass guitar
Additional musicians and production Jasper Jackson – photography Raymond Pettibon – illustrations Saccharine Trust – production Spot – production, engineering Mike Watt – production
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