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 20 year edition of dorkrockcorkrod

Posted by Loren on March 14, 2024

20 year edition of dorkrockcorkrod
photo by Toni Skotcher

The Ergs! classic dorkrockcorkrod is coming to double vinyl, courtesy of Don Giovanni Records. The special anniversary repressing is a 2xLP set with new artwork, new photos, and an oral history from Mike Faloon. The original record has been remastered by Justin Perkins, and a remix from Steve Albini overseen by Mike Yannich ("Extra Medium," below).

In addition, the band will play select live dates to mark the release, supported by Egghead and Boris The Sprinkler.

Dorkrockcorkrod 20th Anniversary Shows:

July 18 - Somerville, MA 
July 19 - TBA
July 20 - Baltimore, MD 
July 21 - Philadelphia, PA 

*all dates with Egghead and Boris The Sprinkler

Preorder the record.

20 year edition of dorkrockcorkrod
photo by Toni Skotcher

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