The Mekons / Revenge Of The Mekons
Artist The Mekons
Album Title: Revenge Of The Mekons
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Primary Genre Alternative
Format DVD
Released 11/19/2015
Label Music Box Films
Catalog No MBFHE-095
Bar Code No 7 41360 53875 7
Packaging Digipack
Tracks
Revenge Of The Mekons (Chapter 1)
1. Collective (7:57)
2. Birth Of Mekons (8:26)
3. Amateur Career (9:24)
4. Dead Ends (7:57)
5. Mining Music (4:25)
6. New Country (7:55)
7. Ancient & Modern (9:50)
8. Force Of Nature (8:47)
9. Welcoming (4:36)
10. Devoted & Cursed (10:34)
11. Art & Rock (7:44)
12. Evolution (4:07)
13. Credit Music (4:38)
Live at Bell House, Brooklyn NY October 7, 2011 (Chapter 2)
1. Thee Olde Trip To Jerusalem (4:41)
2. Diamonds (4:31)
3. Afar & Forlorn (3:45)
4. Geeshie (3:05)
5. Heaven And Back (3:30)
6. Orpheus (5:05)
7. Fletcher Christian (4:57)
8. The Curse (3:50)
9. Memphis, Egypt (4:40)
Date Acquired 04/23/2016
Personal Rating
Acquired from Chuck & Julie

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a film by Joe Angio. Duration : 95 Minutes.

REVENGE OF THE MEKONS chronicles the unlikely career of the genre-defying collective
notorious for being—as rock critic Greil Marcus notes—“the band that took punk ideology most
seriously.”  Born out of the 1977 British punk scene, the Mekons progressed from a group of
socialist art students with no musical skills to the prolific, raucous progeny of Hank Williams. Joe
Angio’s exuberant documentary follows their improbable history – a surprising and influential
embrace of folk and country music; forays into the art world (collaborations with Vito Acconci and
Kathy Acker); and consistent bad luck with major record labels. Among the celebrated fans who
appear on screen to testify to the power of their music and artistic innovations are authors
Jonathan Franzen (The Corrections) and Luc Sante (Low Life), musician/actor Will Oldham, film
director Mary Harron (I SHOT ANDY WARHOL), comedian/ musician Fred Armisen (Portlandia),
and critic Greil Marcus (Mystery Train). REVENGE OF THE MEKONS reveals how, four decades
into an ever-evolving career, punk’s reigning contrarians continue to make bold, unpredictable
music while staying true to the punk ethos.

CAST OF CHARACTERS :
Mekons

 JON LANGFORD: cofounder, singer, guitarist. In addition to work with the Mekons, Jon plays in
numerous bands, including the Waco Brothers, the Pine Valley Cosmonauts and Wee Hairy
Beasties. A respected artist who exhibits internationally, Jon also hosts the popular radio
program, “The Eclectic Company” and lives in Chicago.

 TOM GREENHALGH: cofounder, singer, guitarist. The father of four young children, Greenhalgh
is a visual artist who works in the Department of Work and Pensions in Exeter. He lives in the
Devon countryside near Tiverton.

 SUSIE HONEYMAN: Violinist. Joined Mekons in 1983. Runs the Grey Gallery with her artist
husband Jock McFadyen and lives in London.

 SALLY TIMMS: singer and the Mekons’ unofficial road manager. Full-time Mekon since 1985, she
lives in Chicago.

 RICO BELL (ERIC BELLIS): Singer, accordionist. Joined the Mekons in 1985. In addition to a
solo career, Eric is a well-regarded visual artist and lives in Los Angeles.  

 LU EDMONDS: Multi-instrumentalist, singer. Joined the Mekons in 1985. A founding member of
the Damned, Lu travels frequently to Central Asia, where he records and archives indigenous folk
music in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Lives in London and Kyzyl, Siberia.

 STEVE GOULDING: Drummer. Joined the Mekons in 1985. A former member of Graham Parker
and the Rumour, Steve was the house drummer for Stiff Records, where he played drums on
Elvis Costello’s “Watching the Detectives.” Lives in New York City.

 SARAH CORINA: Bassist. Joined the Mekons in 1992. Also plays bass with Striplight.  

Associate Mekons

 KEVIN LYCETT: Mekons cofounder Lycett still contributes lyrics and “inspiration” to the band, as
well as contributing to the band’s art projects. He lives in Leeds.

 MARK “CHALKIE” WHITE: Mekons cofounder and original lead singer who prides himself on
possessing “no musical ability whatsoever.” Teaches art and lives in in Cranbrook, Kent.

 ANDY CORRIGAN: Mekons cofounder and other original lead singer, Corrigan runs a company
which provides technical and logistical support for touring bands. Lives in Stowmarket, Suffolk.  

 ROS ALLEN: Mekons’ original bassist. Left the Mekons to become bass player for Delta 5. A
former Disney animator, she currently teaches art at Sunderland University, near her home in
Tynemouth.

 DICK TAYLOR: Guitarist who played in the Mekons from 1985-1992. Founding member of the
Pretty Things and original member of the Rolling Stones. Lives on the Isle of Wight.

 ROBERT WORBY: Mekons’ recording engineer and keyboard player, primarily in the 1980s. An
electronic composer and sound artist who has collaborated with John Cage, Peter Greenaway
and Michael Nyman, Worby hosts the BBC Radio 3 program “Hear and Now.” Lives in London.
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