Recording
In the period leading up to the recording the band lived communally, first at a compound near Ben Lomond, California, and then in northern California near Trinidad. The situation saw a return to the physical violence and psychological manipulation that had taken place during the band's previous communal residence while composing and rehearsing Trout Mask Replica. According to John French, the worst of this was directed toward Harkleroad. In his autobiography Harkleroad recalled being thrown into a dumpster, an act he interpreted as having metaphorical intent.
During the recording sessions for the album the band recorded several compositions that did not appear on the released album. "Well, Well, Well," with Mark Boston on vocals, was the only one that was completed. The rest were sketches or early versions of songs, some of which were recorded and released on later albums. "Suzy Murder Wrist" was later completed as "Sue Egypt" on Doc at the Radar Station, and "The Witch Doctor Life" later appeared on Ice Cream for Crow. "Drink Paint Run Run" was an early version (with completely different lyrics) of "Ice Cream for Crow."
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