''Teen Love'' is the debut
extended play
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by
noise rock
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band
No Trend
''No Trend'' was an American noise rock and hardcore punk group from Ashton, Maryland, formed in 1982. They were considered anti-hardcore, with the members, especially guitarist and lyricist Frank Price, vehement about their abhorrence towards ...
, released as a 7" vinyl in 1983 through their very own No Trend Records.
It was reissued in 1984 on 12" vinyl, this time including the two extra tracks "Die" and "Let's Go Crazy". It has been described as "a perfect example of No Trend’s ruthless proclivity towards lizard-cold satire".
The album cover was drawn by guitarist Frank Price, but it was credited under the
pseudonym
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Jim Jones.
Track listing
7" Version
12" Version
Personnel
*Jeff Mentges - Vocals
*Frank Price - Guitar, Cover Art
*Bob Strasser - Bass
*Michael Salkind - Drums (7" only)
References
{{No Trend
1983 debut EPs
No Trend albums