[TRACK LISTING]
01 Tests
02 Feedback Love
03 Tape Deck Ghost
04 Like a Piranha
05 Soundwaves
06 Drums That No One Played / El Nino
07 Anacortes Has a Secret Love
08 Oh Anna
09 Spy Cameras
10 Witch Doctor (3.0MB)
11 Monsters
12 The Last Night of the Year
13 Preamp (2.2MB)
14 Quiet Groove
15 Little Songs
16 Microphones Pt. 1
17 Microphones Pt. 2
18 Eyes for Volume
19 Wires and Cords

   [MICROPHONES]
   TESTS {1998}
   ELS021
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      [.]   We cautiously approached Phil Elvrum a few years ago with the idea of releasing a compilation CD that would gather together some of his disparate cassette releases on his own, Anacortes-based KNW-YR-OWN label. (We were cautious because Phil is one of the more violent people you'll find in the indie-rock world. He's even reportedly beaten up Calvin for saying "No man, you can't use the plate-reverb tank.") So imagine our joy when Phil assented! Tests is a virtuosic masterpiece of self-recording and serves as a wonderful companion piece to his various new albums on K and Yo Yo.