Kilkenny Cats - Hammer + Echo (Wal) [With Booklet] (Exp) [Remastered] (Eco)

Expanded reissue of the 1988 EP Hammer now includes a newly compiled "Echo" side of lost recordings. Out on vinyl, CD and digital with liner notes by Tom Cheek, and rare archival material.In 1988, Athens, Georgia's Kilkenny Cats released Hammer, a fierce and atmospheric EP that captured the moody heart of the late-'80s Southern underground. More than three decades later, this cult classic returns in expanded form as Hammer + Echo. Remastered and featuring unreleased recordings, unseen photos, and liner notes that reframe the story of a band that never quite fit the mold.Out September 26th on Propeller Sound Recordings, Hammer + Echo includes the original six-track Hammer EP one side, remastered from the original tapes, and a newly assembled Echo Side of unreleased recordings. This collection- raw, powerful, and deeply evocative- charts the band's evolution through outtakes, demos, and deep cuts spanning from 1983 to the early '90s. A bonus track, "Heaven," appears exclusively on the CD and digital editions.