The Breeders "Title TK"

The Breeders Title TK (2002)

The Breeders have had a mixed-up life. They started with Kim Deal and Tanya Donelly. Kelly Deal joined and TD left though they overlapped on the EP Safari.

From what I understand, the original plan was KD & TD would alternate records; one would write the songs on one album, the other would write songs for the next. Pod was Deal's record. The demos that Donelly made ended up being the first Belly LP Star (you can download those demos at Tanya Donelly's website).

The Breeders second full length Last Splash was a hit along with the single "Cannonball".

After that things got spotty. Kelly Deal got busted after signing for a UPS package of heroin and that put the Breeders on hold for a while.

Under the name The Amps, Kim Deal put out Pacer with some new band members. Pacer had some good songs but the sound was a little blurry.

There were some EPs and the occasional soundtrack song during the nine years leading up to 2002 and the release of Title TK.

When it comes to Breeders albums Title TK and Pod are probably tied for first place. the songs are very cool. Any weak tracks? Yeah, "Put On A Side", but even it's OK, no need to skip it.

And it's got some awesome songs:
"The She", "Forced To Drive", "Son Of Three", plus there's a new version of the Amps "Full On Idle" (I think I like the original better overall, but Kelly's backing vocals are cute on the new one).

Above are some pictures from the CD sleeve, which unfold into a mini-poster (or two).