Lisa Germano – Geek The Girl

was very glad that, even though i missed record store day itself, I was able to pick this masterpiece up from my local - what a pleasure to have it on wax. Thanks to bird for putting me on (iykyk). I wish more people recognised what an impressive piece of art this is.

This is a superb pressing. Very dynamic. Much improved quality over streaming versions.

FinalDamnation66 and hozomeen both reference it, but to be specific, the sample of “Frascilita” appears three times on the original album: at the beginning, after “…A Psychopath” and after “…Of Stars and Colors.” This pressing has it just at the opening. Side constraints? Creative choice? Weird stipulation to re-clearing the sample? Who’s to say.

In any event, it doesn’t make this pressing any less worth having. New mastering job does a great job at revealing the details I’ve never heard before. Dead quiet, flat & centered, and the Inconsiderate Bitch EP (new to me!) is basically re-arranged and reimagined versions of the best songs on her first album. The versions of Happiness & Dresses here are essential in particular. Great package.

Finally the second vinyl release of an album by Lisa Germano! "Excerpts From A Love Circus" 1996.
The sound on this is also excellent. A richer fuller sound over the digital version.
The RSD pressing of "Geek the Girl" is absolute great, sound is deadly quiet just as it should be for a Germano album. Small shortcoming, I also miss the hauntingly reprise of the Italian folk tune that opens the album. All in all, a highly recommended album!

Superb pressing and remastering. This has more clarity than the orignal CD, and the intricate elements come through really nicely. No surface noise or pops whatsoever. The additional track on Geek the Girl, "the Mirror is Gone," closes the album beautifully.

There is one difference from the orginal release which I have mixed feelings about. Originally 'Psychopath' concludes with a reprise of the Italian folk tune that opens the album. Here, that reprise is omitted; Psychopath concludes side A without the folk tune reprise, and it's not at the beginning of side B either. I'm used to hearing that reprise, and I always thought it was very effective in of the nightmarish atmosphere. I'm not sure if it was omitted intentionally; maybe it was seen as too much of a horror-film vibe in a way that might undermine the very real anguish of 'Psychopath?' Either way, I don't think it's a big loss, and could possibly see it as an improvement once I get used to it.

This album is a visionary masterpiece, and this vinyl release is phenomenal.

This is a beautiful example of how to do it right in EVERY way! This underrated masterpiece was never previously released on vinyl. I couldn't be more pleased

So happy to have this on vinyl finally. Beautiful packaging.

This is a dream reissue of a criminally underrated album. I’ve always wondered why 4AD declined to press this on vinyl back in the day, as I think this is Lisa’s masterpiece. Also, Inconsiderate Bitch is nice to have on vinyl, the remixes definitely giving This Mortal Coil. The reissue package design is outstanding, beautiful clear vinyl. Easily one of the best OG 4AD reissues!

I have waited 30 years for this to be pressed to wax and it was worth the wait. Sounds absolutely gorgeous. So quiet and with so much detail.

This remaster tones down the thick, reverby 4AD sound a bit in favour of a clearer, more spacious mix. The album sounds closer in style to On The Way Down From The Moon Palace than it used to. The bonus ep, which features material from the Happiness sessions, is a little heavier on that Ivo Watts-Russell 4AD sound, so you can have it both ways on this release. The clear vinyl pressing is clean and quiet. Fans of Lisa will definitely want this.