Sometimes when things have a certain way, a certain atmosphere, we refer to them as “Lynchian.” Usually a little creepy, focusing on the horror of the mundane, sometimes there’s clowns, sometimes there’s roadies in plain sight. It’s a popular lens to see things through, but if we’re being honest, it has only one master: David Lynch. Yes, this director/musician has an unprecedented control over all things Lynchian. Just this past July, he put out his very Lynchian second album The Big Dream (TMT Review). But when the Lynchian-ness overflows from your very pores, there’s bound to be a few extras that don’t quite make the record. As such, on November 12, the most Lynchian label in the game, Sacred Bones, is putting out a limited 12-inch of “Bad the John Boy,” an unused track from The Big Dream’s recording process.
To maximize the Lynchian nature of things, the release is limited to a one-time pressing of 1,500 copies. Those who acquire one can revel in an ocean of Lynch, though, as each copy includes a 24” x 24” poster of an original David Lynch painting. Regarding the song itself, I’ll let Dean Hurley, Lynch’s Lynchian producer, describe it: “[It’s] music for the end crawl of a bootlegged sci-fi/horror film that you borrowed from your friend’s older brother and caused you to realize for the first time that you were actually scared in broad daylight.” Pretty Lynchian, guys, pretty Lynchian.
On the record’s B-side sits a remix of the song by Canadian producer Venetian Snares. Now, look, Venetian Snares is a great producer. He’s put out a ton of excellent work, which I heartily recommend you check out. But, let’s face it, he’s clearly Cronenbergian.
• David Lynch: http://davidlynch.com
• Sacred Bones: http://www.sacredbonesrecords.com