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- Officially licensed from Alarma Records (1988)
- Camarillo Eddy = Terry Scott Taylor (Daniel Amos / Swirling Eddies)
- The Swirling Eddies began as an anonymous spinoff from the band Daniel Amos, featuring new drummer David Raven
- Remastered by Rob Colwell (Sixpence, Mad At the World, Rose)
- Limited to just 500 units on CD
- Deluxe Collector's Edition with expanded 16-page booklet featuring lyrics
- Rare photos collage
- Jewel case wrapped in a full-color collector's sleeve (cardboard O-card)
- Includes an exclusive Swirling Eddies collector card
- Includes write-up from fan and music critic Brian Quincy Newcomb (CCM, 1989)
- Write-up from Noteboard Magazine by Brent Hershey (1989)
- Write-up from On Being October by Martin Fawkes (1989)
- Write-up from Harvest Rock Syndicate by T.L. Faris (1989)
- Interview with the band from HRS and Kevin Allison (1988)
- “Meet the Band” biographies featuring the Eddies’ hilarious faux alter-egos
- Includes three bonus tracks recorded by Terry, Tim, and Greg to pitch to a mainstream label (recorded after Let’s Spin, before Outdoor Elvis)
- A blend of salty outtakes, sharp evangelical satire, and beautiful art-pop experiments
- For fans of Daniel Amos, The Swirling Eddies, Terry Taylor, Tom Petty, R.E.M., They Might Be Giants, and “Weird Al” Yankovic
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ABOUT THE ALBUM
THE SWIRLING EDDIES – LET’S SPIN [Deluxe Collector’s Edition CD]
Officially Licensed from Alarma Records (1988)
Limited to 500 CDs – Remastered – Collector’s Sleeve – Bonus Tracks
Long before alter-egos and anonymity were marketing strategies, The Swirling Eddies spun onto the scene in 1988 like a holy hurricane of satire, soul-searching, and sheer rock ’n’ roll fun. Conceived as an anonymous offshoot of the groundbreaking Christian band Daniel Amos, Let’s Spin allowed Terry Scott Taylor (under the alias Camarillo Eddy) and crew to stretch their creative wings—and their sense of humor.
Originally shrouded in mystery, the Eddies sported fictitious names like Gene Pool, Berger Roy Al, and Spot, and dared fans to guess their real identities. But behind the wigs and winks was an all-star cast of DA members and alumni—including the return of Jerry Chamberlain and Rob Watson—plus new drummer David Raven (The 77s, The Surfaris). The result? A raucous, artful, and sometimes apocalyptic debut that poked fun at evangelical clichés while delivering masterful pop hooks and Beach Boys-inspired brilliance.
This Deluxe Collector’s Edition celebrates Let’s Spin with a fully remastered audio experience by Rob Colwell (Sixpence, Mad at the World, Rose), housed in a jewel case and wrapped in a collectible cardboard sleeve. The expanded 16-page booklet features lyrics, photos, and a rich archive of original 1988–1989 write-ups and interviews—from CCM, Harvest Rock Syndicate, Noteboard, and more. Also included: hilarious faux-biographies of the Eddies’ alter-egos and an exclusive Swirling Eddies collector card.
But that’s not all—this edition includes three previously unreleased bonus tracks recorded by Terry, Tim, and Greg as a mainstream pitch between Let’s Spin and their sophomore LP Outdoor Elvis. These cuts offer an even deeper look at the band’s uncanny ability to blend absurdity with artistry.
Songs like the title track “Let’s Spin” deliver quirky funk laced with cryptic lyrics, while tracks like “Catch That Angel” and “What a World, What a World” show Taylor’s uncanny ability to evoke melancholy and joy in the same breath. Beneath the party-rock aesthetic, there’s serious critique: “The Big Guns” takes aim at militant faith, “Rodeo Drive” envisions a Hollywood haunted by hollow dreams, and even “Ed Takes a Vacation” subtly explores eschatological anxiety—with a Bible in the hotel nightstand.
For fans of Daniel Amos, Terry Taylor, Tom Petty, They Might Be Giants, R.E.M., or even Weird Al Yankovic, Let’s Spin is a perfect storm of parody and pop craftsmanship. It's a holy rollercoaster where the laughs are real, the hooks are timeless, and the message is deeper than it first appears.
Don’t miss your chance to own this reissue—only 500 copies pressed!
Because if you're going to spin, spin with the Eddies.
Tracks
Let's Spin!
Catch That Angel
The Unsuccessful Dutch Missionary
The Big Guns
Rodeo Drive
Ed Takes A Vacation (a suite)
Snowball
I've Got An Idea
Don't Ask Me How I Feel
Ed Again
What A World, What A World
*BONUS TRACKS*
*Like Lazarus
*Stones of Venice
*Sun's Down in the West
Let’s Spin! / Catch That Angel / The Unsuccessful Dutch Missionary / The Big Guns / Rodeo Drive / Ed Takes A Vacation (a suite) / Snowball / I’ve Got An Idea / Don’t Ask Me How I Feel / Ed Again / What A World, What A World / Like Lazarus / Stones of Venice / Sun’s Down in the West
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