Acid Bath – When The Kite String Pops - CD

When the Kite String Pops is the debut studio album of American sludge metal band Acid Bath. Released on August 8, 1994, it is considered an underground classic and an early example of sludge metal. The album's artwork is a self-portrait made by notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy while in prison awaiting execution.  

Acid Bath formed in 1991 in Louisiana,  as an incarnation of two bands,[2] Dark Karnival which featured Audie Pitre, Sammy Pierre Duet, and Tommy Viator, and Golgotha which featured Dax Riggs, Mike Sanchez, Jimmy Kyle, and Jerry "Boon" Businelli. Golgotha's bassists were in frequent rotation finally culminating with Chad Pierce, who would then be succeeded by Pitre during Acid Bath's formation. Tommy Viator was later replaced by Jimmy Kyle on drums but would return to play keyboards toward the end of the band's career. Joseph J. Fontenot was the bassist for a short period of time. 

In 1993, the band recorded and released their demo Hymns of the Needle Freak with their manager and producer Keith Falgout in 1993. The strength of the demo earned them a deal.  

1        The Blue    6:13
2        Tranquilized    4:14
3        Cheap Vodka    2:15
4        Finger Paintings Of The Insane    6:05
5        Jezebel    4:53
6        Scream Of The Butterfly    6:15
7        Dr. Seuss Is Dead    6:04
8        Dope Fiend    5:20
9        Toubabo Koomi    5:01
10        God Machine    5:01
11        The Morticians Flame    4:05
12        What Color Is Death    3:19
13        The Bones Of Baby Dolls    6:01
14        Cassie Eats Cockroaches    4:25