The Scruffs, a seminal power pop band from Memphis, Tennessee, released the EP in 1997 through Antfarm Records. This release arrived two decades after their influential 1977 debut album, Wanna' Meet the Scruffs? , and served as a bridge for fans during the band's long-term cult resurgence. Feature Highlights
: Although they struggled for mainstream success in the 1970s against the dominance of Southern rock, their music is now considered a classic of the power pop genre. The Scruffs - Take A Bath (Full EP)
: Known for a high-energy "Anglophile" sound, The Scruffs blended British Invasion melodies (Beatles, Kinks) with crunchy, high-treble "jangle" guitars and vocal harmonies. The Scruffs, a seminal power pop band from
: Formed in 1974 by singer-songwriter Stephen Burns in Memphis. The band was part of the same Ardent Studios scene that produced Big Star and Alex Chilton. Feature Highlights : Although they struggled for mainstream
: The Take A Bath EP featured contributions from Dan Bell (Bass) and Marty Doo (Drums), with guest appearances by John Encarnacao and Bill Gibson.