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The 'Alternating Currents' Legacy Interview: Shayne Carter of Straightjacket Fits

The 'Alternating Currents' Legacy Interview: Shayne Carter of Straightjacket Fits

New Zealand from a distant alternative universe in the year 1991

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Prologue

1990 was a busy year for New Zealand's alternative rock outfit, Straitjacket Fits. Fresh off their debut album Hail, the band dove headfirst into recording their sophomore effort, Melt. Produced by Gavin Mackillop (General Public, Hunters & Collectors, Toad the Wet Sprocket) Melt promised to showcase the band's raw energy and hone their signatur…

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