A huge collection of music from the recently reunited Sheffield rockers!
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Sister 9 Recordings — and as part of their celebrations, the label are releasing a special Limited Edition 4 CD Set ‘The Products Of Our Own Demands And Commands‘, which tells the story of Rhys Bloodjoy (aka Reece Adamo)’s first band, lo-fi/post-punk/scuzz-rock label-founders, Dolium.
In their early days, Dolium caused quite a buzz on the UK underground music scene; first in 1999/2000 with their sonic assault on the city of Sheffield — and then some years later, when their 2004 DIY debut single quickly caught the attention of BBC radio legend, John Peel.
The rest, as they say, is history… The band decided to go on an indefinite hiatus in 2010, only to reform in 2024 with the original line-up to celebrate both the box set release and the anniversary of their label.
Dolium are:
Reece Adamo – Voice/Guitar – Originally from Sheffield, Reece reinvented himself both musically and creatively as Rhys Bloodjoy during Dolium’s hiatus.
Ms De Vine – Bass/Voice- Originally from Kent, Ms De Vine moved to Leeds in her teens, and not long after, crossed paths with Reece, and ultimately, formed the band.
Simon Himsworth – Drums – Originally from Halifax, Simon relocated to York in 2004 and the band lost touch until 2024, unexpectedly reuniting during the 20th Anniversary of Sister 9!
Take the journey and discover the roots of Sister 9 with this stunning collection, which includes Dolium’s entire discography (all newly remastered by Rhys Bloodjoy in the S9 Studio), plus many unheard recordings, including their long-lost, unreleased third album, Brother Transistor. A lead single ‘Get Off On My Machine’ and a second single ‘Transmission Impossible’, as well as a 4-track video EP titled ‘The Brother Transistor Video Series’ featuring both singles + two extra tracks, all from the third album
The box set features 76 tracks, spread out over four discs: CD1: ‘Kisses Fractures‘ (2005 Debut Album) + Bonus Tracks & ‘Teenagers‘ EP (2006) | CD2: ‘Hellhounds On The Prowl‘ (2008 2nd Album) + Bonus Tracks & ‘El Vampiro Attack!‘ EP (2008) | CD3: ‘Brother Transistor‘ (Unreleased 3rd Album) + Bonus Tracks | CD4: ‘66.6 Miles And The F-Machine‘ (Early 4-Track Demos) + Rarities (1998-2003)
Their story is presented in a striking full colour 32-page booklet, featuring art and photography, as well as extensive sleeve notes by the band and their management, plus one or two surprises!
Out TODAY, the boxset can be ordered HERE
We’ll leave you with the words of ex-The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce, DJ: “I fuckin’ love it.”
Main Photo Credit / All Photos: Dolium
- Driving With The Deathettes video
- Broken Nose, Broken Home
- Kisses video
- Had A Friend
- She’s The Pill That Makes Me Want To Stay video
- Drug City
- Whore Whore video
- Godspeed Your Love To Me
- Stesso Destruction
- Unity (Feels Like The End)
- Daddy’s Swinging In The Attic [B-Side] video
- Wire Tongue [B-Side]
- Mouthful O’ Blisters [B-Side]
- Fuck You Friend [B-Side]
- She Is A Drug [B-Side]
- Killer’s Killer [Previously Unreleased]
- Dead Teenagers video
- Teenage Boy, Teenage Girl
- 13/14/15/16/17/18/19
- Junkie Howlin’ video
- We Want Your Blood
- That’s What The Hate Is
- (She Can’t) Stake My Heart!
- Gü The Destroyer
- I Love Fire
- ‘Suicide’ Was My First Word
- Coughin’ In The Coffin
- Glitter Man Ate Her
- Attack Of The Scalping Machines
- Edith St Perie
- Hymn 12
- Dog Bowl
- Usin’ Losin’ [B-Side]
- Screechin’ Preachin’ Freaks (Kill ‘Em!) [B-Side]
- You’ve Got Holes! video
- Holy Water
- Oh Lord, I See No Reflection
- These Fans Have Fucking Fangs!
- Get Off On My Machine [Previously Unreleased] video
- (There Goes My) Jellies Girl [Previously Unreleased]
- VD On The Radio [Previously Unreleased]
- Triple Ex Fever [Previously Unreleased]
- The Future In Hands [Previously Unreleased]
- Brother Transistor [Previously Unreleased]
- Sheer Velocity [Previously Unreleased]
- Jailhouse Jaw-Drop [Previously Unreleased]
- Transmission Impossible [Previously Unreleased]
- Escaping The Escapees [Previously Unreleased]
- The Robots Didn’t Come [Previously Unreleased]
- Soul Deploy [Previously Unreleased]
- I, Humanoid [Previously Unreleased]
- (There Goes My) Jellies Girl — ‘Guthrie Version’ [Previously Unreleased]
- Get Off On My Machine — ‘Bolan Version’ [Previously Unreleased]
- Back In Hospital [Early 4-Track Demo] video
- No Visitors [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Anaesthetic To Numb The Pain [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Back In Hospital (Twice) [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Dead Teenagers [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Daddio [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Hymn 12 [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Vulture Rock [Early 4-Track Demo]
- He’s Got My Name Tattooed On It [Early 4-Track Demo] video
- Groopy [Early 4-Track Demo]
- A Girl’s Guide To Everything [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Zipparella [Early 4-Track Demo]
- La Faga Ragazza — Studio Recording video
- Fuckers — Studio Recording video
- Veronica Ann — Studio Recording video
- Bald Doll — Studio Recording video
- Mistress [Early 4-Track Demo]
- PVC (SLM) [Early 4-Track Demo] video
- Whip Marks [Rehearsal Room Demo]
- Unaltro Papa Mama [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Champion Of The North [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Untitled (Champion Of The North) [Early 4-Track Demo]
- Kill Emma — Live (2003) video
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