Get Yer La-La’s Out is a compilation that was released in Japan in 1996 that serves as an anthology of singles released through Jim Powers’ Minty Fresh label during its first three years (the label started in 1993).
Liz Phair’s first-ever official single, “Carnivore,” was released on Minty Fresh in October 1993, shortly after the release of Exile In Guyville, as an exclusive 7″ release for the label. Both “Carnivore” and its b-side, “Carnivore (Raw)” are featured here for the first time on CD.
In addition to Liz, Get Yer La-La’s Out also features notable indie-band Veruca Salt (also produced by Brad Wood), Every Good Boy, and the Sugarplastic.
Liz and I met when she was recording Exile in Guyville at Brad Wood’s Idful Studios. I stopped by and Brad played some rough tracks from the record. They were some of the most immediate and engaging songs I could recall ever hearing. Months later, when the label (Minty Fresh) was starting, Liz graciously offered us an exclusive track for a 7″. It was extremely helpful in broadening awareness about Minty Fresh and it’s still gratifying to have the work of one of our favorite songwriters on the label. Yea, Liz. ‘Carnivore (Raw)’ is essentially a demo. We hung a mic over Liz’s guitar amp, gave her a vocal mic, and then Liz played through the song a couple of times. Raw, indeed.
Jim Powers
Get Yer La-La’s Out
Released: 1996
Label: Polystar (PSCW-5362) / Minty Fresh (MF-16)
Format: CD
Country: Japan
Availability: Rare
“Carnivore” written by Liz Phair
| No. | Artist | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Stump The Host | California Zephyr | 3:46 |
| 02. | Stump The Host | World’s Greatest Liar | 3:23 |
| 03. | The Hit Parade | Hitomi | 3:20 |
| 04. | The Hit Parade | If You See Her | 3:45 |
| 05. | Love Jones | I Like Young Girls | 2:48 |
| 06. | Love Jones | Li’l Black Book | 3:13 |
| 07. | Liz Phair | Carnivore | 2:21 |
| 08. | Liz Phair | Carnivore (Raw) | 2:18 |
| 09. | Every Good Boy | Wait ‘Til Your Father Gets Gome | 4:45 |
| 10. | Every Good Boy | City Life | 5:17 |
| 11. | Veruca Salt | Seether | 3:18 |
| 12. | Veruca Salt | All Hail Me | 3:07 |
| 13. | The Legendary Jon Ruiz Group | Mij Amsterdam | 3:02 |
| 14. | The Legendary Jon Ruiz Group | Minneapolis | 2:17 |
| 15. | The Legendary Jon Ruiz Group | Jody | 2:35 |
| 16. | Papas Fritas | Passion Play | 3:04 |
| 17. | Papas Fritas | Lame To Be | 2:48 |
| 18. | The Sugarplastic | Where Dead Bullies Go | 4:22 |
| 19. | The Sugarplastic | Liar Over Winchester | 4:04 |
Lyrics
Carnivore
You told me maybe a thousand times
a smart girl would’ve recognized
there isn’t any business in the street
But some nights daddy, I catch you wrapped uptight like a sleeping bag
You’re softly twisting a pinata suspended out of reach
But I know with one good slap I could
take care of that
But who wants to lose the beast of spring?
I guess it started off slow
But it’s picking up speed
And it’s gaining on me like a carnivore
And daylight catches me by surprise
Almost every night
And kicks my way another hole to sleep
I guess it started off slow
But it’s picking up speed
And it’s gaining on me like a carnivore
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