DFX2 - Emotion (1983) Vinyl Mini LP • Douglas Farage, Maureen, No Dough

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Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles; a few clicks during "Something's Always Happening" (play-graded). Mini Album. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface abrasions (front/back); bubbling and sticker residue on front near top-left; some surface impressions on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is partly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Emotion
2. No Dough
3. Maureen
4. Down To The Bone
5. Something's Always Happening

About The Record:

Emotion by DFX2, a five-track mini-album (often referred to as an EP) from the San Diego-based band, showcases their energetic blend of power pop, garage rock, and new wave influences heavily inspired by the Rolling Stones. The title track Emotion stands out as a fan-favorite and the band's signature song, originally recorded live for a local compilation before being re-recorded in studio for this release, gaining significant airplay on influential station KROQ where it reached No. 1 on their request chart. Another highlight is Maureen, frequently cited alongside Emotion as a popular track and minor radio hit with its witty, energetic vocal delivery. The album includes other strong cuts like No Dough, Down to the Bone, and Something's Always Happening, praised by critics such as Robert Christgau as one of the best EPs of the year for its raw, retro attitude from a young quartet. Its videos for Emotion and Maureen received extensive airplay on early MTV, helping expose the band to a broader audience during the network's formative years.