Jazz Articles about Camper Van Chadbourne

Camper Van Chadbourne: Used Record Pile

by Glenn Astarita
September 1, 1999

What can one say about guitarist and overall Renaissance man Eugene Chadbourne? A brilliant guitarist, sociopolitical commentator, one of the key figures or proponents of the 1970’s New York City avant-garde scene, numerous collaborations and multifarious recordings. On this release featuring his work with the infamous and somewhat outrageous folk-rock band, Camper Van Beethoven, Chadbourne and company spoof rock, the Gulf War, George Bush and Frank Zappa among others. Used Record Pile represents recordings made between 1987-1991 under the moniker ...