London Down changed gears and became The Raging Marys from 1988-1991, part of a West Coast pre-grunge movement just before grunge exploded in the Pacific Northwest. The band released the indie "Birthday" on Nov. 17, 1989. The album then and new draws favorable reviews:

"One thing I love about remastering old albums is remembering how tight bands

London Down changed gears and became The Raging Marys from 1988-1991, part of a West Coast pre-grunge movement just before grunge exploded in the Pacific Northwest. The band released the indie "Birthday" on Nov. 17, 1989. The album then and new draws favorable reviews:

"One thing I love about remastering old albums is remembering how tight bands had to be before computers. Great band, great songs, and great production by Kevin Army." -- Justin Perkins, Mystery Room Mastering

Original press:
"On a local record level this is as good as it gets." -- San Jose Metro 
 
"You can immediately tell when a band is putting out their guts. No formulated or contrived licks here. This is soul music." -- Face It Magazine  

"The Marys show a lot of energy and promise. I am impressed by the group's debut LP and cassette." -- BAM 

"For honest energy, it's hard to touch them." -- Good Times