The Purkinje Shift

The Purkinje Shift

Pink Jackson / Loser Leaves Town

Chunklet

Y'gotta ask yourself how in god's name can such a spectacular band just keep cranking out single after single? Our good fortune at Chunklet Industries is that Atlanta's own The Purkinje Shift are one of the first bands we saw upon moving to this fair town (over 20 years ago!) and here they are, continuing to blow minds. Or at least ours! And man oh man, the Shift is absolutely incapable of disappointing. No right turn into singer songwriter territory, just mining the same angular instrumental material they're known and loved for. At this rate, expect a Purkinje Shift singles comp in no time! Crank it.

The Purkinje Shift

Bag Of Hammers / Mick Mars

Chunklet

Hot off the heels of their full length "Threads," The Purkinje Shift continue their hyper-prolific return to action with their first pressed single since 1997. "Bag of Hammers" and "Mick Mars" were recorded in Gary's basement here in Atlanta and, hoo nelly, I think it's fair to say that the band is gathering a momentum that will be hard to stop. Spread the word, keep The Shift propelling forward. They're on fire, I tell ya. Fire! Edition of 125 copies.

The Purkinje Shift

Threads

Chunklet

“I think one of the first dozen or so bands I saw upon moving to Atlanta in 1997 was The Purkinje Shift. Within moments of seeing them perform, I was in love. The band fizzled out in 2000 at a final show at the Moreland Avenue Tavern (MoAveTav), and a couple projects popped up afterwards. Moreland Audio and Home of the Wildcats. They were all great, trust me.  Then, more than a few years ago, the guitarists (Ben and Gary, for those keeping notes on such things) decided to start jamming with Lee “Cricket” Corum on skins and The Purkinje Shift was back in operation.  “Threads” is the band’s fourth full length, but their very first to be on 12” vinyl. Recorded by the band in Gary’s basement studio, you’d never think the band has taken a break. Precision. It’s what the Shift is known for.”—Henry Owings

The Purkinje Shift

Mohawker

Chunklet / Third Uncle

The Purkinje Shift have been an Atlanta powerhouse for twenty one years. Two guitars and drums. Black suits and ties. And those glasses, of course. That’s the Purkinje Shift. Having only self-released two CDs back in the 90s, the band has reconvened in recent years and this commemorates their first vinyl release in almost twenty years. Recorded by themselves and mixed by Mathis Hunter, “Mohawker” and “Mo Ave Tav” continue the regimented construct that these angular geniuses have always crafted. Some would say they’re as influenced by Ayler as they are by, say, Breadwinner, but therein lies the beauty of The Purkinje Shift. Crank it.