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and the only album to feature both original vocalist Andrew Wood (later of

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). The album was released after the band had disbanded and following the death of Andrew Wood from a drug overdose in 1990.

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of Pearl Jam compiled the songs and released the album on his and Malfunkshun drummer

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's label, Loosegroove Records. The band also covered

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Track listing

All songs written by Andrew Wood except for "Wang Dang Sweet Poontang" which was written by

. # "Enter Landrew" – 2:50 # "My Only Fan" – 4:23 # "Mr. Liberty (With Morals)" – 3:25 # "Jezebel Woman" – 4:31 # "Shotgun Wedding" – 4:17 # "

" (

cover) – 3:20 # "Until the Ocean" – 2:54 # "I Wanna Be Yo Daddy" – 4:56 # "Winter Bites" – 7:38 # "Make Sweet Love"/"Region" – 5:05 # "Luxury Bed (The Rocketship Chair)" – 4:58 # "Exit Landrew" - 1:50 Tracks 13-32 are empty and do not have any audio in them.

"With Yo' Heart Not Yo' Hands (Live)" – 6:35

Personnel

* Andrew Wood - vocals, bass * Kevin Wood - guitars *

- drums

References

{{Authority control Malfunkshun albums 1995 debut albums Albums produced by Jack Endino Loosegroove Records albums