LOST ALBUM/COULEUR OR METALLIQUE

Description

Unreleased album. In the fall of 1993, between two contracts with Capitol and RCA, The Smithereens ventured into Crystal Sound Studios in New York to write and record a new album for their own label. The result of these month-long marathon recording sessions is this album, previously unreleased to the outside world, aptly titled "Lost Album." The Smithereens' Take No Prisoners sound, reflecting their Garden State roots, has resonated with fans worldwide over 17 albums and 2500+ concerts. They have also inspired generations of musicians, including Kurt Cobain, who counted The Smithereens as a major influence. Founded in New Jersey in 1980, The Smithereens have been creating electrifying and original rock'n'roll for 41 years. Jim Babjak (guitar), Dennis Diken (drums), and Mike Mesaros (bass) grew up together in Carteret, and the lead singer, the late Pat DiNizio, hails from Scotch Plains. The Smithereens' fame grew, as they were heavily rotated on MTV and appeared on The Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien, and Saturday Night Live.