Wicked Cool Records Announces Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1; Valley Lodge Launch Tribute Album With “Too Loose”

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26-Track Tribute Collection Featuring Gogol Bordello, Dead Milkmen, Bebe Buell, Sami Yaffa, James Maddock, Valley Lodge and More Arrives September 11

Wicked Cool Records has announced Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1 (September 11) a new tribute album celebrating the music and enduring influence of Jesse Malin. In the 90s, Malin fronted the band D Generation, and leading the album’s rollout is a version of their anthem “Too Loose,” by Dave Hill’s band, Valley Lodge. Listen here, and pre-order the vinyl and CD.

Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1 brings together musicians from the worlds of rock, punk, Americana, and the underground to celebrate one of modern rock’s most respected songwriters.

“I’ve been a fan of Jesse Malin for decades now so I was thrilled when Valley Lodge was asked to be a part of the tribute album,” says Dave Hill. The song originally appeared on D Generation’s 1996 album, No Lunch. “‘Too Loose’ has always been one of my favorites—a great and timeless rock song that we had a blast re-interpreting.”

Produced by Lyle Hysen, Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You Vol 1. is the first in a two-volume series of nearly 80 songs (!) recorded by Jesse’s friends and community. Proceeds from the album will benefit Malin’s healthcare as he recovers from a paralyzing spinal stroke. Vol. 2 will feature Thurston Moore, Willie Nile, and many more.

“Friends, collaborators, and artists from every corner of Jesse’s world wanted to be involved,” says Hysen. “The songs just kept coming. What started as a single collection quickly grew into something much bigger, encompassing almost the entire Malinverse. We’re excited that this is only the first chapter.”

The compilation features contributions from Amanda Cross, Bebe Buell, Trapper Schoepp, Valley Lodge, Danny Sage, James Maddock, Gogol Bordello, Ursa Minor, Sami Yaffa, Prima Donna, Das Damen, Rene & Grace Mata, Dead Milkmen, Cat Popper & Sasha Dobson, Robinlee Garber, The Seashore Sharks featuring Jesse and Alexei Sanoff, Derek Cruz, Jill Fiore, Matt Madly & Co., Davey La, American Dream, Joe McGinty, Randy Schrager, Stephen Chopek, Ben Foley, and Kelley Swindall.

Friends of Jesse Malin: I Would Do It For You – Vol. 1 will be available digitally, on vinyl, and as a deluxe double-CD edition. The vinyl release features twelve tracks across two sides and includes a download code for the complete digital collection, while the CD edition presents all 26 songs across two discs.

Digital Edition

1. Amanda Cross – “Shining Down”
2. Bebe Buell – “Dance With The System”
3. Trapper Schoepp – “Almost Grown”
4. Valley Lodge – “Too Loose”
5. Danny Sage – “I Would Do It For You”
6. James Maddock – “Bar Life”
7. Gogol Bordello – “Here’s The Situation”
8. Ursa Minor – “Keep On Burning”
9. Sami Yaffa – “Black Haired Girl”
10. Prima Donna – “Everybody Wants To Rock And Roll”
11. Das Damen – “Don’t Let Them Take You Down (Beautiful Day!)”
12. Rene & Grace Mata – “Broken Radio”
13. Dead Milkmen – “She Don’t Love Me Now”
14. Cat Popper & Sasha Dobson – “Brooklyn”
15. Robinlee Garber – “Cigarettes and Violets”
16. The Seashore Sharks featuring Jesse and Alexei Sanoff – “In The Summer”
17. Derek Cruz – “Silver Manhattan”
18. Jill Fiore – “Since You’re In Love”
19. Matt Madly & Co. – “NY Nights”
20. Davey La – “Ameri’ka”
21. American Dream – “Xmas”
22. Joe McGinty – “Wendy”
23. Randy Schrager – “Burning The Bowery”
24. Stephen Chopek – “High Lonesome”
25. Ben Foley – “She’s So Dangerous”
26. Kelley Swindall – “You Know It’s Dark When Atheists Start To Pray”

Vinyl Edition

Side A

1. Amanda Cross – “Shining Down”
2. Bebe Buell – “Dance With The System”
3. Trapper Schoepp – “Almost Grown”
4. Valley Lodge – “Too Loose”
5. Danny Sage – “I Would Do It For You”
6. James Maddock – “Bar Life”

Side B

1. Gogol Bordello – “Here’s The Situation”
2. Ursa Minor – “Keep On Burning”
3. Sami Yaffa – “Black Haired Girl”
4. Prima Donna – “Everybody Wants To Rock And Roll”
5. Das Damen – “Don’t Let Them Take You Down (Beautiful Day!)”
6. Rene & Grace Mata – “Broken Radio”