The Embassy Tapes is the third compilation album by the American punk rock

Punk rock

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 band Nation of Ulysses

Nation of Ulysses

The Nation of Ulysses was an American punk rock band from Washington, D.C., formed in spring 1988 with four members. Originally known as simply "Ulysses," the first mark of the group consisted of Ian Svenonius on vocals and trumpet, Steve Kroner on guitar, Steve Gamboa on bass guitar, and James...

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After releasing Plays Pretty for Baby

Plays Pretty for Baby

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in 1992, the Nation of Ulysses began recording a third full-length album, but Steve Kroner separated with the band before the record was completed. The remaining quartet continued to record, but the group eventually dissolved before the record's completion. In 2000, six songs from those sessions, in addition to some live tracks, were compiled and released as The Embassy Tapes.

Pictured on the cover of The Embassy Tapes are the Nation of Ulysses, minus Steve Kroner, posing in front of The Notre Dame Cathedral

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 in Paris, France

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Track listing

1. "Introduction" − 0:29
2. "Uptight" − 1:47
3. "R.O.T.T.E.N." − 2:47
4. "A.P.E. Embassy" − 2:41
5. "Hex-Proof" − 3:26
6. "Outline for Hangout" − 2:17
7. "Gimme Disaster" − 1:38
8. "Shakedown (Party)" − 3:09
9. "Last Train to Cool" − 4:03
10. "P-Power Pt. II" − 1:57