Stampax Explained

Stampax
Type:live
Artist:Rachel Stamp
Cover:Stampaxmini.jpg
Released:September 1, 2000
Recorded:during the "Hymns for Strange Children Tour", January–February 2000
Genre:Alternative rock, glam rock
Length:44:10
Label:Cruisin' Records
Producer:Rachel Stamp. Recorded by Gareth Parton. Mixed by Max Bisgrove
Prev Title:Hymns for Strange Children
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Oceans of Venus
Next Year:2002

Stampax is a live album by London-based glam rockers Rachel Stamp, released on September 1, 2000, on Cruisin' Records. The album was recorded during the band's UK tour in support of their debut album, Hymns for Strange Children

Background

The Stampax album was originally intended to be a live recording of just one gig from the "Hymns for Strange Children Tour", but due to the fans demand for more rare material, the band recorded lots more gigs for the album. Another title proposed for the album was Old Enough to Bleed.

Originally issued as an “Internet Only and Mail Order” release that was only available through the Official Rachel Stamp Website, Stampax wasn’t issued to stores as a single CD until late September 2002. The album was also released as a special bonus CD with the limited edition version of Hymns For Strange Children. It is currently out of print.

Stampax was mastered and edited by Max Bisgrove, who had previously worked with David Bowie & Iggy Pop.

Track listing

  1. Brand New Toy
  2. Dead Girl
  3. Tammy Machine
  4. True Love
  5. Madonna... Cher...
  6. Queen Bee
  7. Black Tambourine
  8. Feel Like Makin’ Love
  9. I Like Girlz
  10. Girl You’re Just A Slave To Your Man
  11. Hey Hey Michael You’re Really Fantastic
  12. Je Suis Maisee
  13. n.a.u.s.e.a

The live album features an original take on Bad Company’s “Feel Like Makin’ Love”.

Live outtakes from the album can be found as B-Sides to the "Hey Hey Michael You're Really Fantastic...Live!" CD single and "Monsters of the New Wave" CD and 7" Vinyl singles. These include live versions of "I Got The Worm", "Spank", an early version of "Black Cherry" and a cover of Johnny Kidd and the Pirates' "Please Don't Touch".