In high school, I had a band-crush on The Cyanide Tamales. Around the Cat (In 80 Days), in its celebration of the fact that it was recorded on a four track by a bunch of geeky guys, represented so much of what I loved about music at the time (and still today). The tape was smart, deeply referential, equally childish and cerebral, and snarky as hell.

The members of the Cyanide Tamales and their larger group of friends were some of the smartest “older kids” in school. I believe more than one was in the top 10 of their graduating class. It seemed to me like they didn’t care about being cool (look no further than the “mathletics” reference). To me, someone who was trying so desperately to be cool, this was so cool.

Please enjoy one of the greatest things Yardley, Pennsylvania has ever produced (including what’s-her-name from Annie).

This is a remixed version of the original cassette. We assume Josh did that. We are also considering releasing a “un-remixed” version of the album recorded directly from an original cassette

Information on The Cyanide Tamales. Also visit one of Josh’s many sites.