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Fu Manchu
Released 1998

Don't Bother Knockin' (If This Van's Rockin')
03:55
428 plays

Ojo Rojo
03:44
427 plays

Simco
03:08
403 plays

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- 1
- Don't Bother Knockin' (If This Van's Rockin')
- 03:55
- 428 plays

- 2
- Senioritis
- 02:42
- 357 plays

- 3
- Pick-Up Summer
- 02:33
- 283 plays

- 4
- El Don
- 02:23
- 292 plays

- 5
- Ojo Rojo
- 03:44
- 427 plays

- 6
- Simco
- 03:08
- 403 plays

- 7
- Space Sucker
- 03:05
- 315 plays

- 8
- Pinbuster
- 02:14
- 310 plays

- 9
- Vankhana (Rollin' Rooms)
- 04:16
- 316 plays

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album review

Comprised of previously limited 7" singles, this collection uncovers an embryonic form of Fu Manchu, spotlighting early work before 1994's first full-length album No One Rides for Free. While elements emerge here that would make Fu Manchu a powerful band in the coming years, perhaps by accident, this music is slightly tinged with the Seattle sound so prevalent in the early '90s. Only ex-members appear here, with the exception of founder and leader Scott Hill, who continues to expand a musical vision culled from '70s pop culture, California summers, and righteous doses of genre giants Black Sabbath. "Don't Bother Knockin' (If This Van's Rockin')," "El Don," and "Pinbuster" offer a glimpse of the potential fulfilled on future records with stronger lineups. This album is not for the casual listener, but even fans may be disappointed that the scarce three-song debut on Slap-a-Ham Records isn't included to neatly package all early singles on one release. ~ Craig Curtice, All Music Guide