Restless Variations


Restless Variations is a compilation album of newer artists that were on Restless Records issued as a single LP in a gatefold sleeve. The album included tracks from several notable acts, including Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper, The Dead Milkmen, Fear and Get Smart! and was compiled by Steev Riccardo, Scott Vanderbilt and Rick Orienza.
A "record release" concert, featuring Mojo Nixon, the Dead Milkmen, John Trubee and 28th Day, was held at Raji's in Hollywood on February 12, 1986.

Track listing

;Side One
  1. The Neighborhoods – "Arrogance"
  2. Get Smart! – "Back Into the Future"
  3. The Outlets – "Tilted Track"
  4. The Dead Milkmen – "Bitchin' Camaro"
  5. Electric Peace – "Work So Hard"
  6. Straw Dogs – "Young Fast Iranians"
;Side Two
  1. Mojo Nixon & Skid Roper – "Ain't Got Nobody"
  2. Lazy Cowgirls – "Rock Of Gibraltar"
  3. 28th Day – "Dead Sinner"
  4. The Villanelles – "Each New Day"
  5. John Trubee & The Ugly Janitors Of America – "Ex Lax For Cheryl Tiegs"
  6. Fear – "More Beer"

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