Twin/Tone and TRG Records
The Magnolias
The Magnolias formed in 1984 in Minneapolis, fronted by singer/guitarist/songwriter John Freeman. They played their first gig in early 1985 and by the end of that decade they had released 3 full-length LP's on local Minneapolis label Twin/Tone Records.
With a twin buzz-saw guitar attack, sturdy yet flexible rhythm section, John Freeman's inimitable caterwauling and top-notch song writing, the band created a sound that was instantly identifiable, as well as enduring. The Magnolias' high-energy American punk is consistently compared favorably to the band's influences, including The Clash, The Only Ones, The Undertones, The Real Kids and Buzzcocks.
from Wikipedia
released: August 24, 1986
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 8683
(album) (cassette)
The Magnolias
Concrete Pillbox
John Freeman - Guitar, Vocals
Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar
John Paul Joyce - Bass Guitar
Ron Anderson - Drums
Produced by Grant Hart, The Magnolias
Engineered by Steve Fjelstad
Recorded at Nicollet Studios, Minneapolis
released: April 21, 1988
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 88129
(album) (cassette) (CD)
The Magnolias
For Rent
John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar
Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar
Ron Anderson - Drums
Produced by Monty Lee Wilkes, Tom Herbers and The Magnolias
Engineered by Tom Herbers at Creation Studios and Blackberry Way
Mixed at Creation Studios - January 1988
released: 30 October 1989
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89159
(album) (cassette) (CD)
The Magnolias
Dime Store Dream
John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Tom Lischmann - Lead Guitar
Kyle Killorin - Bass Guitar
Tom Cook - Drums
Produced and engineered: Jim Rondinelli
Assistant engineer: Mike Koppleman
Recorded and mixed at Paisley Park Studios, July '89
released: 24 September 1996
Twin/Tone Records - TTR 89339
(CD)
The Magnolias
Street Date Tuesday
John Freeman - Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Eric Kassel - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Johnny O'Halloran - Bass
Dave Wiegart - Drums
Produced by Tom Herbers and John Freeman
Engineered by Tom Herbers at 3rd Ear Studios
Mastered by Doug Wild at Wild Sound
"Walk A Circle" video supporting the 1988 release of the album "For Rent".
"Pardon Me" video supporting the 1989 release of the album "Dime Store Dream".