Plasticland “Euphoric Trapdoor Shoes” 1983. Scadillic Records. Garage-psych from Milwaukee,  “Euphoric Trapdoor Shoes” was their third single release (they had two 7″ EP’s as well, all on Scadillic between ’80 and ’83). Both that track and the b-side “Rat-Tail Comb” appear on their debut LP Plasticland (1984, Pink Dust/Enigma Records). It’s not entirely clear who was in the band/recording on this single but for sure long-time members Glenn Rehse and John Frankovic; Violent Femmes guitarist Brian Ritchie played with Plasticland in the “early years” (this single qualifies) but accurate documentation is hard to come by. “Euphoric Trapdoor Shoes” is gritty psych, with a rocking beat and a bit of gothy snarl. “Rat-Tail Comb” is more jangle-pop psych, and hilariously 80’s for lyrical content. I mistyped the title when looking for the track on YouTube and got a TON of rat-comb images and tutorial videos…yeah, I’m good. I lived through it in the 80’s and won’t forget the technique anytime soon but just in case anyone needs to rat up their bangs: