I'm posting this here because I know many Hats fans have listened to the recordings of Rational Youth. I received an email from Tracy Howe yesterday stating that the group has officially declared its ending.
4 February, 2002
We have decided that it is time to retire and put the name Rational Youth to rest. Accordingly, there will be no further recordings by Rational Youth, and plans (along with work that was in progress) for a new album have been scrapped. Likewise we will not undertake any further touring in the future, although we will leave open the possibility that we might get together temporarily at some point to appear live as Rational Youth - if the spirit moves us and the occasion is special - but in any case, the band has officially ceased operations.
Thanks to all who have supported us.
Tracy Howe and Jean-Claude Cutz.
It was a bit strange to recieve that since I only recieved a copy of Cold War Night Life the week before Xmas in 2001. In any case I just thought I'd post that to the list. You can also read about it at http://www.rationalyouth.com Talk to you later Chris __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! http://greetings.yahoo.com