Saw them in the late 80s open for the Dead Milkmen and they tore up the place. I had listened to them at the time, but had no idea they would be so good live. They had the crowd in the palm of their hand. Then the Milkmen came on, and they were fun, but nowhere near as exciting — and it was obvious from the…

These guys should send the Scientists a royalty check.

These guys should send the Scientists a royalty check.

I saw the Dead Milkmen sometime in 86 or 87 at Berkeley Square.  Soul Asylum opened for them.  Soul Asylum were exceptionally good.  I mean really good.  One of the better shows I've ever seen frankly, and a real surprise for the crowd.  Then the Milkmen came on and were passable, but nowhere near as good.  You could…

I saw the Dead Milkmen sometime in 86 or 87 at Berkeley Square.  Soul Asylum opened for them.  Soul Asylum were exceptionally good.  I mean really good.  One of the better shows I've ever seen frankly, and a real surprise for the crowd.  Then the Milkmen came on and were passable, but nowhere near as good.  You could…