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Today, Third Man Records has released L-Seven, a collection of unreleased studio and live recordings by influential early-80's Detroit post-punk group L-Seven. The limited colored vinyl exclusive LP comes with a bonus 4-song 7" containing 3 studio tracks and one live, very raw version of L-Seven and John Brannon (Laughing Hyenas) covering Alice Cooper's "You Drive Me Nervous." Watch a trailer for the LP HERE, stream the digital version HERE, and purchase the standard black vinyl version HERE.

L-Seven were a short-lived but foundational post-punk band from Detroit, MI. Active between 1980-83. L-Seven only ever officially released one 7” on Touch And Go’s Special Forces, a division of Touch And Go Records designated for releases that were not just straight-ahead punk and hardcore. The L-Seven 7” was the only Special Forces release.

L-Seven was formed by members of The Blind, Retro and Algebra Mothers, and fiery singer Larissa Stolarchuk -- not to be confused with the similarly named LA grunge group L7 who would form a decade afterward. Following the demise of L-Seven, Larissa (now going by Larissa Strickland), while still donning her bleached blonde hair and tattered floral sundress with combat boots, would put down the mic and pick up a guitar and form the seminal Laughing Hyenas with her partner in (life of) crime John Brannon.

During their time together, L-Seven was loved and respected by all of the Detroit punk and hardcore bands. Larissa was the surrogate den mother to the hardcore scene, and although L-Seven’s sound was far from hardcore, their DIY attitude and willingness to bring art into their music was hugely inspiring and influential to the “Freezer Theater” crew. They shared stages with Negative Approach, Necros, Meatmen and all of the midwest superstars as well as many legendary touring artists. L-Seven opened for Iggy Pop, The Birthday Party, Bush Tetras, did a small tour with Gun Club and even played U2’s first ever Detroit show (proof of this is included on this LP).

Third Man Records is beyond proud to be releasing an LP of unreleased studio and live recordings. It has been our honor to work closely with longtime fan and almost-member Steve Shelley of Sonic Youth, all surviving L-Seven members as well as a few other folks from the L-Seven scene. Sadly, Larissa passed away in 2006, but her presence is missed and this record is dedicated to her.

The limited edition opaque orange vinyl version, including a standard black 7-inch with more unreleased tracks, will be available on release day at TMR storefronts and these select indie stores:
Flat, Black and Circular
End of an Ear
Hex Enduction Records
Low Yo Yo Stuff
Village Vinyl
Stranded Records SF
Goner
Rough Trade
Music Millennium
Rough Trade (London)
81 Renshaw (Liverpool)
Balades Sonores (Paris)
Souffle Continu (Paris)
Ground Zero (Paris)
Street Corner Music