Good Bad Not Evil (Deluxe Edition, Sky Blue Vinyl)

Reaching its 15th anniversary, 'Good Bad Not Evil', the fourth studio album from Atlanta punks Black Lips, is a coming-of-age garage rock classic record that perfectly encapsulates the disillusionment of mid-00s America. This deluxe edition includes unearthed photos and new liner notes from Jared Swilley and King Khan, as well as a second disc featuring B-sides and rarities such as 'Cruising', 'I Wanna Dance With You', and 'Leroy Faster'.

Recorded in a small house in Atlanta that had been converted into a studio called the Living Room, 'Good Bad Not Evil' is where the band's knack for garage gems met Motown; with bass-heavy grooves (later remixed by Diplo), a certified country twang, and unabashed bravado. Instant hits like 'Veni Vidi Vici', 'Cold Hands', 'Bad Kids', and 'O Katrina!' immediately became Black Lips staples, as the band continued to tour and party, bending the scuzzy boundaries of their chosen genre.

The record was hailed by the likes of Pitchfork, who proclaimed, "Black Lips are a go-to band for vintage lo-fi freaks, and their raucous live shows have helped them cross over outside of crusty dive bars. 'Good Bad Not Evil', however, is the record where naysayers, disinterested friends and acquaintances, people on the street, and anyone else within earshot has to sit up, shut up, and listen."

Referencing the Shangri-Las in the title, 'Good Bad Not Evil' is a full-throttle ride through hedonistic delinquent anthems, slammed between warehouse parties, DIY generator shows, and scattered party pics. Disc One features the album's standout tracks, while Disc Two showcases the band's B-sides and rarities, including the fan favorites 'Cruising', 'Make It', and 'Leroy Faster'.

This deluxe edition of 'Good Bad Not Evil' is a must-have for any fan of garage rock, lo-fi, and the unapologetic spirit of the mid-00s punk scene. Bending scuzzy boundaries and delivering an uncompromising vision, Black Lips have cemented their status as one of the most influential and exciting bands of their era.

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