v250 - The No WTO Combo - "Live From The Battle In Seattle"

v250 - The No WTO Combo - "Live From The Battle In Seattle"

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Artist Name: The No WTO Combo
Album Title: Live From The Battle In Seattle
Virus #250
On December 1st, 1999 Jello Biafra, Krist Novoselic, Kim Thayil and drummer Gina Mainwal performed a one-off protest concert against the World Trade Organization, and all that it stands for, at The Showbox in Seattle. History, insurrection and tear gas was in the air, as hundreds of fans and weary protestors defied the Seattle police curfew to show up and rock the house.
Tension was everywhere. No one knew if the show would even happen 'til the band walked out on stage. Biafra had been out rabble-rousing to gatherings big and small. Krist spent days filming as much of the ruckus as he could. Kim and Gina just wanted to reach the venue without being gassed and arrested. Somehow amongst it all, time was found for three rehearsals.
The plot began when Biafra and Krist were brainstorming with protest organizers for music talent to add to the events. Big names were proven "unavailable", so Krist drafted Biafra and the all-star pseudo-supergroup was hatched.
The NO W.T.O COMBO was recorded live on multi-track and mixed by Krist Novoselic and legendary grunge wizard Jack Endino; capturing the energy and 'you-are-there' ambiance of a night like no other. Artwork includes lots of W.T.O. info, photos, and a personal journal and reflections by Krist Novoselic. Biafra tied together many ideas from his spoken word albums and adds a few new ones on the opening track. The NO W.T.O. COMBO performed two new Biafra songs, one Dead Kennedys classic, and one Jello Biafra With DOA rager! This is just over 44 minutes in length- Roughly 15 minutes of spoken word and 29 minutes of music, plus iconic artwork by Shepard Fairey. A fantastic-sounding live document of insurrection, No WTO Combo style!