
The Necessaries: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982) - COMPACT DISCS
Title: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982)
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday
Title: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982)
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday
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The Necessaries: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982) - COMPACT DISCS—
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Title: Completely Necessary (Anthology 1978-1982)
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday
Artist: The Necessaries
Label: Omnivore Recordings
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 810075115291
Genre: Rock
Release Date: 2026-01-23
Number of Discs: 2
Completely Necessary Anthology 1978-1982 - The Necessaries / "The group has no niche, it doesn't fit in anywhere," explains Necessaries drummer Jesse Chamberlain in a 1980 Melody Maker interview. "We just state the facts about life in America, like The Clash did about England, but we're not so heavy about it." The Necessaries rose from the ashes of Harry Toledo & The Rockets, a little-known New York art-rock band playing gigs at Max's Kansas City during glam's metamorphosis into punk. The first authorized and comprehensive anthology by The Necessaries. Mid-'70s/early '80s New York rock/punk/art scene band included members: Ed Tomney, Ernier Brooks, Arthur Russell, Jesse Chamberlain, and Randy Gun. 37 tracks, 28 previously unissued. Liner notes by Michael IQ Jones, plus unseen photos.
Tracks:
1.1 Rage
1.2 More Real
1.3 Like No Other
1.4 Driving and Talking at the Same Time
1.5 Aeiou
1.6 Sahara
1.7 Europe
1.8 State-Of-The-Art
1.9 The Finish Line
1.10 Detroit Tonight
1.11 On the Run
1.12 Paceways
2.1 Back to You
2.2 My Baby's Explosive (Alternate Version)
2.3 Born Yesterday

