# Stikky – I & I & That Guy Over There
Stikky emerges from the late 1980s punk and hardcore underground with this compact but potent seven-inch release on the Pintonium-AG label. Released in 1988, this record captures the band during a period when hardcore punk was fragmenting into increasingly experimental and humorous directions, with Stikky positioned squarely within the more irreverent wing of the scene.
I & I & That Guy Over There showcases a band unafraid of brevity and absurdist humor alongside their hardcore credentials. The album opens with "Tim Yohannan's Christmas Present – I Want To Hear Horns," a three-minute track that establishes the group's willingness to blend punk aggression with unconventional arrangements. The record's charm lies in its willingness to embrace the ridiculous while maintaining musical competence. Several tracks are intentionally brief, with "Stop Changing Your Name" lasting barely forty-seven seconds and "Girls Still Suck" clocking in at just twenty-three seconds, suggesting a punk ethos where substance sometimes matters less than attitude and impact.
The standout tracks reveal the band's range within the punk-hardcore spectrum. "The Scene Has Suffered Part 2" provides a more developed framework for the band's sound, while "I Thought You Said Bacon" demonstrates their ability to sustain a hook across nearly three minutes. "Band In D.C." offers a more introspective moment, suggesting the band possessed awareness of their scene's geography and politics.
This record represents a moment when hardcore was becoming increasingly self-aware and comedic, making it an essential artifact for collectors interested in the late 1980s underground punk landscape.
