Circle Jerks‘ Golden Shower of Hits was initially released in 1983 via LAX Records, clocking in at less than 28 minutes the album featured eleven new tracks and the infamous title track, a medley that completely reinvented the originals into a twisted take on AM radio pop favorites. A pair of tracks, Coup d’État and a version of When the Shit Hits the Fan, made their way onto the soundtrack for the midnight movie Repo Man, and is forever cemented into that oddball slab of cinematic genius. Upon it’s original release, Golden Shower of Hits became just as its moniker inferred, a modern classic that added to Circle Jerks’ already formidable legacy. And more than 42 years later, that legacy’s already long tail stretches further and wider with the release of this meticulously crafted reissue, cementing the album’s importance in not only Punk history, but the cultural zeitgeist as well.

Golden Shower of Hits is a vicious, snotty and vibrant collection of tracks that highlight Circle Jerks’ insane punk chops, and their penchant for anti-authotarianism, nihilism and a good ol ‘time. They’ve teamed up again with renowned archival label Trust Records for its re-release on November 14th, marking the first time that its original tapes have been touched in 40 years. The audio for Golden Shower of Hits deluxe reissue was remastered from the original analog tapes by Pete Lyman at Nashville’s Infrasonic Sound and was restored and digitized by Dan Johnson at Audio Archiving Services. In addition to the vastly improved sound, this version also features a few different variants and updated artwork and features unseen photos. 

The announcement of Golden Shower of Hits’ deluxe reissue comes just in time as today marks frontman Keith Morris’ 70th birthday! Fans will have the chance to celebrate alongside the Circle Jerks with their return to LA’s Hollywood Palladium tomorrow night, September 19th. The show promises to be an unforgettable night honoring his legacy and the enduring power of punk. Joining them on this special night are Ceremony, Rocket From The Crypt and Negative Approach. Attending fans will also have access to two special exclusives available only at the show: A limited-edition 7-inch single of When the Shit Hits the Fan and a limited-edition signed birthday poster.

“‘Golden Shower of Hits’ was recorded after Lucky Lehrer decided he was going to go to law school, so John Ingram filled in after being recruited by Roger Rogerson. We pretty much recorded live on the sound stage. And the really fun part of that scenario was that our engineer had worked with the Grateful Dead, which at the time was odd. I’d say that this is a cornerstone in the Circle Jerks discography. When it comes to our setlist, we’re playing at least seven of these songs live. I think that’s a statement in itself. The title track is probably one of the most ridiculous things that we ever recorded.” (frontman Keith Morris)

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