Farced is an album by the American band Volcano Suns. It was released in 1988 via SST Records.
Critical reception
The Providence Journal deemed the album "muscular post-punk guitar rock."
Trouser Press concluded that "the band's melodic sense comes and goes; too many of the songs dissolve into a cacophonous blur."
Robert Christgau praised the "half joke band" aspect of Volcano Suns.
[ Spin included Farced on its list of "80 Excellent Records of the 80s".]
Track listing
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All lyrics by Peter Prescott, except track 1 (Bob Grant). All music as noted.
Personnel
Volcano Suns
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Peter Prescott – drums, vocals
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Bob Weston – bass, vocals, trumpet
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Chuck Hahn – guitar, vocals
Additional Personnel
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Nick Maldonado: Sampler
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Gary Waleik, Michael Cudany: Guitars
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David Kleiler: Guitars, Backing Vocals
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Chris George: Sitar
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Tricia Matthews: Violin, Cello