Haunted Hill! (Archive Series - Volume 2) throws open the crypt of the Bassholes’ archives, revealing a collection of tracks that capture the primal intensity and restless innovation of this cult garage rock duo. Bill Randles and Don Howland, known for their relentless commitment to the lo-fi ethos and their refusal to play it safe, created a sound that’s both deeply rooted in blues tradition and utterly unafraid of sonic detours. This volume excavates the band’s rawest impulses—stripped-down guitar, insistent rhythms, and vocals that waver between haunted and defiant. The result is a record that feels like a séance for the spirit of rock’s unruliest ancestors, yet always with an eye toward the next creative experiment. Each track is a glimpse into a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead, the familiar and the unknown, are constantly blurred. For collectors and fans of underground sounds, this album is more than a time capsule—it’s proof of the enduring power and unpredictability of garage rock at its most uncompromising. Haunted Hill! is not just for listening; it’s for those who want to feel the floorboards shake.
Track List:
A1 - Haunted Hill - 3:00
A2 - 20-20 Vision - 3:00
A3 - Cockroach Blues - 2:53
A4 - Fear And A Hand Full Of Sand - 1:38
A5 - Puddin Tame - 2:30
A6 - Grief Bird - 3:31
A7 - When Wants Become Needs - 1:38
A8 - Chrisitine - 2:00
B1 - Pneumonia - 2:09
B2 - Nothing At All - 2:16
B3 - Long Gone Dillinger - 1:52
B4 - Evil Devil Blues - 3:00
B5 - Reefer And Glow Worms - 1:34
B6 - Hokey Pokey - 1:48
B7 - John Henry - 7:06
B8 - Big Moon Boogie - 2:45