1992–1998 (also known as ''Bedhead: 1992–1998'') is a compilation boxed set by the American band Bedhead containing all three of their studio albums as well as early singles and extended plays. It was released on November 11, 2014, by

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. The boxset was released on

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and vinyl formats, with the LP edition being limited to 2,000 copies. Along with the release of this boxset, all three Bedhead albums were also released separately on LP formats; however, this set's fourth disc, ''Singles/EPs/B-Sides'', is exclusive to this release only.

Background

Matt and Bubba Kadane Matt and Bubba Kadane is an American musical duo that consists of two brothers, Matt Kadane and Bubba Kadane. They have founded three indie rock bands, serving as producers, songwriters, vocalists, and guitarists in all of them. The first, Bedhea ...

had been performing music together since they were children and they formed Bedhead in

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, with the drummer Trini Martinez, the guitarist Tench Coxe and the bass guitarist Kris Wheat in 1991. The group released its first two

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s through

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in 1992 and 1993 before being signed by the local Austin record label

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in 1993. The group released three albums with the label: ''

WhatFunLifeWas Bedhead was an American indie rock band, active from 1991 to 1998, based in Dallas, Texas. Members consisted of Matt and Bubba Kadane (vocals and guitar), Tench Coxe (guitar), Kris Wheat (bass), and Trini Martinez (drums). The band released sever ...

'' (1994), ''

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'' (1996) and ''

Transaction de Novo ''Transaction de Novo'' is the third studio album by Bedhead (band), Bedhead, an American indie rock band. It was released on , on Trance Syndicate Records, and was the band's only record engineered by Steve Albini. It met with positive reviews. ...

'' (1998), as well as the extended plays ''4songEP19:10'' (1994) and ''The Dark Ages'' (1995). Bedhead's music received praise from critics for its style and sound. The band broke up in 1998, shortly after the release of ''Transaction de Novo''.

Reception

On its release, ''1992–1998'' gained much praise from critics. '' Pitchfork'' writer Mark Richardson rewarded the boxset an 8.5 out of a possible 10, as well as giving it "Best New Reissue" status. Fred Thomas of ''

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'' rated the set 4.5 out of 5, stating that it " emandscommitment and close inspection to even begin to crack the veneer of these songs to see the devastating beauty within".

Track list

Personnel

;Bedhead *Matt Kadane - guitar, vocals *Bubba Kadane - guitar, vocals *Tench Coxe - guitar *Kris Wheat - bass guitar *Trini Martinez - drums ;Production *Paul Quigg - recording, mixing (''WhatFunLifeWas'') *

Adam Wiltzie Adam Bryanbaum Wiltzie (born September 17, 1969, New York City, NY) is a composer and sound engineer based in Brussels, Belgium. Early life Wiltzie was born in New York City, NY. Originally a champion youth tennis player, a knee injury sustaine ...

- recording, mixing (''Beheaded'') * Steve Albini - recording (''Transaction de Novo'') *Mark Elliott - recording (''Singles/EPs/B-Sides'') *Bedhead - recording, production, mixing *Matthew Barnhart - mastering ;Artwork and design *Matt Gallaway - liner notes *Henry Owings - art direction *Frank Goodenough - design, graphic assistance *Violet Hopkins - photography *John Maxwell - photography *Josh Robertson - photography *Michelle Coral - photography *Nick Ruth - photography *Patty Rooney - photography

References

External links

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Bedhead on Numero Group
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