HEATMISER: Cop And Speeder Vinyl LP (Sea Green Vinyl)

Cop And Speeder is the searing 1994 sophomore album from Portland alternative powerhouse Heatmiser, led by Elliott Smith and Neil Gust. While Smith would later achieve massive solo acclaim for his hushed, acoustic folk, this record captures his raw, electric, and deeply abrasive side. The band balances a heavy, distorted, post-hardcore sound reminiscent of Fugazi or Helmet with the intricate vocal harmonies and melodic pop sensibilities that both Smith and Gust mastered. Tracks like "Busted Lip" and "Bastard John" perfectly demonstrate this explosive tension.