Recordings

War Wagon (2010)

With the tools of the digital age in full effect, Chas, Neil, & Lars return to the scene as if only unforgotten.  Armed with 16 new compositions and inspired by events of yore–such as the true story of Mitchie Beerwagen, questionable ethnic food, jackasses, as well as sundry elected officials and other undesirables–War Wagon sets the new songwriting and recording standard for the band.  Years in the making, you wouldn’t even know that the high-speed internets were used to transfer audio at mind-boggling speeds.  The line between musical genres and political correctness may be blurred, but the vision of their minds’ eye remains fixed whilst “embarking unto the expanse.”  Album artwork by SM Smith; special musical guests include: Coco Black, Monty Roberts, and the late, great Chris Webb.

Love Songs… (2003)

…(And Other Songs That Used to be Love Songs Until That Bitch Left)

While continuing with their pioneering trans-continental recording techniques, their first concept album also marks a period of transition in recording technology for Lüt, utilizing 1/4″ tape, mini-disc, DAT, & hard-drive. Love Songs… serves as a catharsis for the trio, something that can be seen and heard in the new forthright compositions. Lars returns fully to the fold & Chas retires from the “college bar scene.” In addition to his usual band chores, Neil, using his brass alto saxophone, blows alongside local trumpet legend, Easy Slipper, on one track. Also making a guest appearance on the album: Basil Rice, viola.

Butterface

She’s My Only Girl

Jersey ’78

Shirley

Oppenheim’s Everett Quackenbush (2000)

Chas and Neil team up again, with moral support from Lars. OEQ not only shows where the band came from, but also where they were headed; a harbinger of destiny, Lüt finishes recording only to survive the Y2K disaster.

Mode 5-3

Chlorine Dream (1998)

This quick ep was recorded in San Francisco circa 1997. Featuring the first appearance of “The Kinsman’s Journey,” the original Chlorine Dream release contained a bonus track that no longer exists outside the US.

Bernice

The Devil’s Stinkpants (1997)

The early works of Lüt…this rare collection combines The Devil, improvised & recorded live in 1996 @ Funston House, and Stinkpants, the early power-EP by Neil & Chas, which also features special guest Mike “the Chest” Ehrlich.

Stinkpants