February 2017 Comics, Poetry, and Reviews by
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Stream "Not A Pretty Picture"
If you can't think things you want to think, think things you don't want to think.
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Bee
Not good for
Anything.
Blair
Witch - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack:
Adam Wingard (CD, Lakeshore,
Soundtrack)
We have to admit we weren't impressed with the hugely popular 1999 film
The Blair Witch Project. It wasn't scary or frightening...or even
interesting. Though we haven't yet seen it, most folks are reporting that
Blair Witch (the 2016 follow up) offers pretty much the same ingredients,
although even less interesting than the original. That's the bad news. The
good news is that you don't have to like either film to appreciate
the soundtrack. Actually, this really sounds more like atmospheric experimentation
than a soundtrack...and that is a very good thing. Adam Wingard
has created some cool, creepy sounds here. And spinning this can create
rather bizarre and intriguing vibrations in your mind. So while you might
want to skip the viewing experience, we sure would recommend this to fans
of experimental electronics and sound presented as music. Strangely chilling
cuts include "Black Hills Forest," "Campfire," "Lane
and Talia," and "The House in the Woods."
Dewa
Budjana - Zentuary (Double CD, Favored Nations Entertainment,
Progressive)
The tenth solo album from Indonesia's Dewa Budjana. This talented
guitarist is already well-known in other parts of the world. And with the
release of slick, mind-expanding albums like Zentuary...that fame
is now quickly spreading to the United States and beyond. This hefty double
disc package features a wealth of perfectly executed intelligent music.
Backing Budjana on these tracks are Jack DeJohnette, Tony Levin,
and Gary Husband. Other folks lending their talents include Guthrie
Govan, Tim Garland, and Danny Markovich (Marbin).
These musicians are all extraordinary. You won't hear any noisy experimental
art here. These folks are all accomplished musicians who really know
how to play. These discs are housed in a cool triple foldout cardboard sleeve
(the front cover artwork is wonderful). All of the songs were authored by
Budjana except for one track composed by Reuter and Levin. Zentuary
was recorded at Dreamland Recording Studio by Matthew Cullen. As
such, the sound quality is exceptional from start to finish. Heady, inventive,
and ultimately very fluid. Mighty cool stuff.
Brent
Cash - The New High (CD, Marina, Pure pop)
Athens, Georgia-based singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Brent Cash
has found an appropriate home on Germany's Marina label. Appropriate because
his superbly arranged pure pop is right in line with other artists on Marina.
This is Brent's third full-length release, and it's a total keeper.
This fellow's music recalls a whole host of classic pop artists from the
past like Burt Bacharach, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, The Beatles,
Todd Rundgren, Van Dyke Parks...and many, many more. If you've become
burned out and bummed by throwaway pop in the twenty-first century, this
guy's music just might give you hope for the future. The New High
is an appropriate title because these songs are so good they will actually
make you feel like you're experiencing some new kind of high. Cash played
all the instruments and did all the voices himself. These tracks will probably
remind folks of Rundgren masterpieces like Something/Anything? and
The Ballad of Todd Rundgren...except the overall sound is much bigger
and more orchestrated. Listening to these tracks, you can't help but be
impressed by this guy's melodic sense and his ability to come up with fresh
and imaginative arrangements. This album spins like a non-stop string of
classic pop hits. Fans are bound to instantly fall in love with wonderfully
effervescent tracks like "The New High," "Out For Blood,"
"Dim Light," "All in the Summer," and "Perfection
Comes Near." Pure pop perfection delivered with true integrity and
style. This one's bound to be a fan favorite for decades to come. Highly
recommended. TOP PICK.
Clem Snide - You Were A Diamond (Vinyl LP, Tractor-Beam
/ Happy Happy Birthday To Me,
Alt-country/pop)
Hard to believe the guys in Clem Snide have been around since 1991.
Perhaps to honor the band's twenty-fifth anniversary (or thereabouts), the
folks at Tractor-Beam and Happy Happy Birthday To Me have made the band's
debut album available on vinyl for the first time ever. You Were A Diamond
was recorded in 1997 and was originally released in 1998. The release of
the album resulted in the band being signed to Sire Records by Seymour
Stein, who was responsible for signing Madonna, The Ramones,
Talking Heads, and more. This reissue might just develop an entirely
new audience for this band. After all, the whole alt-country / Americana
thing has taken off in a big way over the past few years. So it seems fitting
that this music has now been reissued on vinyl. Sparse and pensive, these
tracks are a far cry from the heavy overproduced sound of pop music in 2017.
At the time this album was recorded, the band was comprised of Eef Barzelay,
Jason Glasser, and Jeff Marshall with Eric Paul, Pete Fitzpatrick,
Sue Weston, and Bill Grabek lending their talents as well. Eleven
smart melodic tracks including "Better," "Nick Drake Tape,"
"I Can't Stay Here Tonight," "Fruit Salad Stains," and
"Chinese Baby."
Dennis
Coffey - Hot Coffey in the D (CD, Resonance, Jazz/instrumental/pop)
Dennis Coffey's sound and influence are probably far more familiar
to people than his name. Even though the name might not be immediately familiar,
you can be certain you've heard this man's guitar many, many times over
the years. Coffey was (and is) a session guitar player. In the past his
immediately recognizable guitar sound has appeared on well-known recordings
by Del Shannon, The Temptations, George Clinton, Funkadelic, Edwin Starr,
Freda Payne...the list goes on and on and on. Coffey was a member of
the Funk Brothers, who were responsible for a whole slew of hits
on the Motown label during their golden years. This album features seven
lengthy tracks recorded live during the guitarist's 1968 residency at Morey
Baker's Showplace Lounge in Detroit. Backing Dennis are Lyman Woodward
on organ and Melvin Davis on drums. Woodward played with such notables
as Martha Reeves & The Vandellas and Davis played drums for Smokey
Robinson and Wayne Kramer. The folks who attended these 1968
shows were lucky music fans indeed. And now, thanks to the folks at Resonance
Records, everyone can hear the groovy vibes created by this cosmic trio.
This package also includes an incredible 56 page (!) booklet featuring all
kinds of intriguing information and great vintage photographs. Recommended.
Top pick.
Vivian
Cook - The Long Shot (CD, Omnivore Recordings, Pop)
The debut album from Los Angeles, California's Vivian Cook. Ms. Cook
is a newcomer to the world of music...but she might just be one of a chosen
few who gets lucky and scores major hits right off the bat. If the songs
on The Long Shot are any indication of what she's capable of, you
can bet this lady's career is going to skyrocket. The first thing most folks
will notice about Vivian is her voice. She has a crystal clear voice that
absolutely cuts through the mix and she's remarkably focused. These songs
have enough familiar elements to draw most listeners in. And yet at the
same time they're original enough to prevent them from becoming generic
tracks on the musical landscape. The key word here is...catchy. There's
something about these melodies and lyrics that immediately makes you want
to hear them again. And that's probably the single key facet that will move
Cook's career forward quickly. Produced by R. Walt Vincent, these
cuts have a nice thick slick sound that should appeal to those who prefer
the sound of analog and vinyl (even though the album thus far is only
being made available as a CD and download/stream). Instantly catchy
tracks include "Know-It-All," "Whatever," "Train
Conversations," and "Farewell L.A."
Brian
Cullman - New Year's Eve (Independently
released CD EP, Pop)
We were very impressed with the last album we heard from Brian Cullman.
This interesting and unique fellow has done it again. If the title track
on this EP doesn't become something of a standard in years to come, we will
be surprised. The chorus line is unforgettable: "I'm just a New
Year's Adam looking for a New Year's Eve." The phrase and melody
are both guaranteed to immediately stick in your head like glue.
Cullman's music reminds us in many ways of Magazine (Howard Devoto)
and mid-period Talking Heads. That immediately puts him in musical
terrain that is very much unlike the majority of bands and artists in the
twenty-first century. Three cool originals here, plus one well-chosen cover
tune ("Minor Love"). The more we hear this guy the more impressed
we are. Can't wait to hear his next full-length.
Curse
of Lono - Severed (CD, Submarine
Cat, Progressive pop)
Curse of Lono is the new band created by Great Britain's Felix
Bechtolsheimer who was previously in the critically acclaimed roots
pioneer group Hey Negrita. Rounding out the band are Neil Findlay,
Joe Hazell, Charis Anderson, and Dani Ruiz Hernandez. The band's
debut EP was released in 2016, and it also served as the soundtrack to a
short film entitled Saturday Night: A Film Of Four Songs. And now,
much to the delight of many, comes the band's debut full-length album Severed.
If we hadn't read the press release that accompanied this disc, we would've
sworn this group is from either the United States or Canada. It's
hard to describe these songs really, because they incorporate a variety
of different subtle elements while never falling squarely into one single
category. And that's probably the strongest aspect of this music. The songs
on Severed have a classic sound in some ways. But looking at it from
a different perspective, the music is anything but classic. Perhaps
the best word to describe the proceedings would be...adventurous.
If you're into cool vocal melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this may just be
the ticket you've been searching for. Bechtolsheimer has a great voice that
is immediately warm and inviting. So much to appreciate here, it's a cool
trip into genuine creativity. Superbly crafted cuts include "Five Miles,"
"Pick Up The Pieces," "London Rain," and "Don't
Look Down." Recommended. Top pick.
doubleVee - The Moonlit Fables of Jack the Rider (Independently released
CD, Pop)
doubleVee is the new band/project created by Allan Vest (formerly
in the band Starlight Mints) and Barb Hendrickson (Filmscapes
host/producer). Together, the two present smart, upbeat, well-crafted modern
pop with a heavy emphasis on lyrics and arrangements. The Moonlit Fables
of Jack the Rider is a concept album that doesn't feel or sound like
a concept album. The songs range from basic pop/rock to a sound that is
more progressive and offbeat. If you liked Starlight Mints, you're almost
certain to appreciate doubleVee. Allan and Barb's vocals merge together
seamlessly and, just as was the case with the Mints, the melodies are wonderfully
inventive and playful. The album is housed in a beautifully designed sleeve,
complete with a handy dandy lyric booklet. This one's a totally cool experience
from start to finish. Captivating tracks include "Jack the Rider,"
"Dangerous World," "Bumper Car Parade," and "Nocturnal
Boy." Recommended. Top pick.
The
Feelies - In Between (CD, Bar/None, Pop)
It's been about six years since the last album was released by The Feelies.
Once again, they've hit the target dead center. The guys in this band have
gained and held the respect of many over the years because they consistently
stick to their guns and never ever sell out. If we hadn't read the
press release that accompanied this disc, we might have guessed this was
either a lost album from the 1980s or 1990s...or a collection of rarities
and demos. But neither is the case, these are brand new recordings made
by the band in their own home studio. We're pleased to report that the basic
idea and sound remain the same on In Between. These songs have a
wonderfully airy minimalist sound. And, like past recordings, in many cases
the lead vocals almost seem secondary to the rhythms and instruments. A
lot of folks may very well overlook the things that make this band unique,
simply because those elements are so subtle. Guitar riffs that at first
seem completely familiar seem strangely different after several spins. Taking
the basic instruments everyone else is using and doing something different
with them requires a lot of focus and skill. It's no wonder Feelies fans
have become so devoted and focused over the past few decades. In a world
where constant change seems to cause so many to lose their focus in the
world of music, The Feelies continue to be one of those rare cases where
the music always stays on track. This album ranks right up there with their
best. Eleven expertly crafted cuts including "In Between," "Stay
the Course," "Been Replaced," and "Make It Clear."
Highly recommended. TOP PICK.
The
Flashpot Moments - The Flashpot Moments
(Independently released CD, Anthemic pop)
Although this band is mainly driven by the songwriting skills of drummer/vocalist
Tim Cawley, the band also includes the talents of a whole slew of
ultra-talented musicians. Appearing on this album are Andy Pinkham, Hal
Cragin, Tom Polce, Mike Gent, Jamie Edwards, Peter Moore, Daniel Hartzheim,
Phil Aiken, Steve Scully, Dave Trophy, Ben Ouelette, Conan Skyrme, and
Mike Secher (whew!). The band's name is a reference to peak
visual/audio moments at concerts where flashpots go off--flashpots are onstage
pyro cannons. These tracks might best be described as anthemic pop or power
pop. Cawley writes songs that are instantly catchy and familiar. No artsy
or weird stuff here. The compositions on this album sound like a string
of hits. These songs remind us of guitar pop bands from the 1990s who presented
energized, powerful tunes with soaring melodies and uplifting qualities.
Eleven instantly catchy tracks including "Places Unknown," "On
Some Awful Night," "Satisfaction Isn't," and "The Last
Stand." Good solid stuff that will stand up to many repeated spins.
Those who follow
Fall off the
Ship.
Gordon
Giltrap & Paul Ward
- The Last of England (CD, Angel
Air, Instrumental)
This is a different sort of album than what we're used to hearing from Great
Britain's Angel Air label. A few years ago this probably would have been
categorized as new age or world music. But in 2017, folks would probably
just describe this as instrumental. Guitarist Gordon Giltrap has
been making music for decades. He came to the attention of most of his fans
with his 1978 hit "Heartsong." Ever since, he has continued playing
for his ever-growing fan base. For this album, Giltrap teamed up with keyboard
player/producer Paul Ward. Together, the two present some very subtle
instrumentals that feature excellent gliding melodies and articulate arrangements.
If there's a single word we would use to describe this music that word would
be...inspired. Fourteen immaculate tracks here including "The
Last of England," "April Love," "Sadie In May,"
and "A Promise Fulfilled."
Go
Time! - VI (CD, Sound Gypsy Recordings,
Pop/rock)
The sixth full-length release from the guys in Chicago's Go Time!
The thing that always stands out about this band is the fact that the songs
are presented as totally stripped down bare bones recordings. As such, the
finished takes in most cases sound very much like a real band playing live.
VI presents eighteen tracks of the band's trademark power pop. These
songs are built upon solid rhythms with electric guitars being the main
driving force. The band is comprised of Scott Niekelski (guitar,
keyboards, lead vocals), Steve Frzenia (percussion, vocals), Paul
Schmidt (guitar, vocals), and Mark Marketti (bass, vocals). Over
the past few years word has spread around the world about these guys and
their music. This album is certain to help fan the flames. Solid melodies
abound in well crafted cuts like "Human After Allo," "Way
Out," and "Reading the Coordinates." The guys in Go Time!
always deliver.
Matt
Hannah - Dreamland (CD, Gamine, Folky Americana pop)
Nice, solid, hummable mid-tempo pop featuring strong melodies and pensive
lyrics. Minneapolis-based singer/songwriter Matt Hannah has accomplished
the near impossible. In a field that is littered with thousands upon thousands
of artists who all pretty much the same, Hannah has managed to create his
own unique sound and come across sounding not only original...but inspired.
This talented fellow released his debut album Lonely Fade in 2014.
That album drew a lot of positive praise. Dreamland is bound to please
those who were already fans, and also bring in legions more. Matt has a
super smooth warm voice that really makes his music come alive. Listening
to this is a very calming experience, but you also truly get the feeling
that you get to know this man through his music. The backup band is great,
featuring the superb talents of JT Bates, Erik Koskinen, Ian Allison,
Aaron Fabbrini, and Matt Patrick. Ten smart well-executed tracks
here. Our initial favorites include "Dreamland," "Broken
Hearts and Broken Bones," "Set Free," "Something in
the Air," and "Morning Song."
Chester
Hawkins - Natural Causes: Original Music
for Pale Trees, a film by Tim Ashby (Vinyl LP, Intangible
Arts, Experimental/electronic)
Peculiar abstract instrumentals created by Chester Hawkins that serve
as the score for the feature film Pale Trees that was written and
directed by Tim Ashby. The soundtrack is being offered as a limited
edition vinyl album of only 500 copies. The music is presented as two lengthy
segments, each of which take up an entire side. If you're familiar with
Hawkins and his past endeavors (many know him as the man who created Blue
Sausage Infant) then you already know this isn't standard fare in terms
of sounds and composition. There are musical elements here...repeated rhythms
and drones that help to push things along. But there's also plenty of spontaneous
improvisation which means there are tons of unexpected sounds and segments
that will puzzle and entertain. Chester has had a long and lengthy career,
having hooked up with an astounding array of cool and credible labels and
artists. The man has built his reputation around creating credible creative
music...continually pushing the limits for himself and his listeners. Everything
we hear from this ultra-cool fellow is a knockout and this one's no exception.
This beautifully packaged vinyl LP is yet another striking addition to a
lengthy and mind-boggling catalog of music. Recommended. Top pick.
I
Am The Polish Army - My Old Man (Independently
released CD, Pop/rock)
Strange name for a band, eh? I Am The Polish Army is the Brooklyn-based
trio comprised of Emma DeCorsey, Turner Stough, and Eric Kuby.
DeCorsey's songs are most likely influenced by her favorite bands Veruca
Salt and The Breeders, which may explain why the cuts on My
Old Man have more in common with bands from the 1990s than the present
century. Fans of underground guitar bands from the 1990s are bound to get
a blast out of this one. This short album (only just over half an hour)
presents eight tracks featuring driving rhythms, cool bass lines, nifty
overdriven guitars, and vocals that are a perfect fit. It seems as if there
has been an increasing resurgence of underground guitar bands over the past
couple of years. Groups like I Am The Polish Army are helping to put the
punch back in modern music. Kickass tracks include "You Don't Know,"
"Throat," "The Woods," and "My Old Man."
The
Jigsaw Seen - For the Discriminating Completist
(CD, Burger, Pop)
Although the title is For the Discriminating Completist, this collection
of rarities and singles from 1989 to 2015 will actually appeal to just about
anyone who loves good solid classic pop. We've been very impressed
by The Jigsaw Seen since we first heard their music years ago. Since
that time, they've continued to impress us with their intelligent world
class pop songs that feature cool gliding melodies and poignant lyrics.
So many bands could only hope to achieve the kind of success these guys
have attained thus far in their career. With each and every release, these
fellows manage to outdo themselves. The songs combine some of the best elements
of pop from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s...right on into and including
the twenty-first century. Discriminating Completist features eight
originals and four cover songs. Pure pop fans are sure to have their socks
knocked off by tracks like "The Best Is Yet To Come," "Celebrity
Interview," "Melody Fair" (our favorite), "Baby Elephant
Walk," and "Another Predictable Song." The guys in this band
always hit the target dead center. TOP PICK.
Kleenex
Girl Wonder - The Comedy Album (Independently
released Double Vinyl LP, Pop)
Talk about subtlety. You won't find an artist or album name on the
cover of this one...only artwork (really cool artwork, by the way...).
A quick glance at the back doesn't provide the artist or album name either.
If we hadn't looked at the spine, we would've never known this nifty double
album package is from the wonderfully inventive pop band Kleenex Girl
Wonder. We've been big fans of singer/songwriter Graham Smith
from the moment we first heard his music a while back. He's lost none of
the spark and magic that first intrigued us. This hefty double disc package
presents no less than twenty-six tracks. Smith is one of those guys whose
pop music is so smart and inventive that it probably teeters over the heads
of most listeners. But those who appreciate what he's doing seem to really
appreciate it. This is the thirteenth album from this cool underground pop
band. In addition to Smith, it features the talents of band members Matt
LeMay and Thayer McClanahan as well as guest artists Max Tundra,
Saskrotch, and The Hood Internet. These tracks feature so
many things missing in modern pop. Things like creativity...inventiveness...an
intelligent and acute sense of humor...and an overall fresh sound and approach.
Although there are lots of differences, we can occasionally hear some slight
similarities to babysue favorite Steve Harley (Cockney
Rebel) at times (!?!). Both albums are pressed on beautiful deep
blue vinyl. We've yet to hear anything from this totally groovy band
that we didn't love. In addition to making killer music, there are also
some totally cool Kleenex Girl Wonder videos on the internet. Another instant
TOP PICK. Recommended.
Mark
McKinney - World In Between (Independently
released CD, Country pop)
The fifth full-length release from Mark McKinney. This talented fellow
has already had major success in his home state of Texas where he has had
three major hits. And now, with the release of World In Between,
he seems perfectly poised to transfer that success to the rest of the world.
Listening to this, one might be inclined to think that Mark is a Nashville-based
artist. But while his songs may best be categorized as country pop, his
overall sound is much more organic than what we normally hear from Nashville.
Instead of perfectly tweaked perfection, the tracks on World In Between
have a nice warm sound and feel. You almost get the impression that McKinney
and his band are in the room playing live. This guy has a lot going for
him. He writes genuinely friendly, cool songs that immediately stick in
your mind like glue. And he has a voice that could easily catapult him into
superstardom. Eleven listener-friendly tracks here including "90 Miles,"
"Rainy Day Money," "Close," and "Revolution."
Curtis
McMurtry - The Hornet's Nest (Independently
released CD, Progressive pop)
Austin's Curtis McMurtry is an artist whose music can't easily be categorized
and/or described. Probably the best word to describe the overall sound and
feel here would be...timeless. This is the follow up to McMurtry's
2014 debut album Respectable Enemy. While listening to these well-realized
tracks, we can hear traces of pop, folk, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and more.
Upon reading the press release, we weren't too surprised to read that Curtis
mainly listens to music recorded before 1950. This has obviously had a profound
impact on his own sound. We were pleasantly surprised at the sparse, simple
arrangements for most of these tracks. At a point in time when just about
everyone seems to overdo everything, these cuts sound remarkably organic
and real. Even after spinning this one several times, we're hard pressed
to come up with any obvious comparisons. McMurtry's voice is immediately
friendly and effective. Instead of a person singing songs, he comes across
more like someone speaking to you with his lyrics. Thirteen cool reflective
cuts including "Hard Blue Stones," "Smooth as Thorns,"
"Can't Be Better," and "Shot at the Title." Smart, melodic,
and genuine.
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Mod Hippie - Big Wow (CD, Karma
Frog, Pop)
The last album from Mod Hippie (Tomorrow Then, 2015) garnered
a lot of critical acclaim. Now comes the follow up, Big Wow. This
band is driven by the songwriter skills of Doug McGuire and Mike
Schnee. In addition to McGuire and Schnee, the band features the talents
and skills of a whole slew of some of California's best: Adam Marsland,
Teresa Cowles, Connor Claxton, Matt Zook, D.J. Bonebrake, David Marks,
and Jason Berk. Take a bunch of well crafted songs and incorporate
the skills of some super talented folks and what do you get? An album that
you can spin and spin and spin and spin again. These tracks feature
instantly memorable melodies, intelligent lyrics, and an overall cool vibe
that will appeal to pop fans and those wanting something a bit more alternative
in nature. In addition to originals, this album also includes a cover of
the Elvis Costello track "Night Rally." Housed in a cool
digipak sleeve complete with nifty l'il lyric booklet, Big Wow is
a knockout from start to finish. Killer cuts include "Big Wow,"
"Psycho Romeo," "It Ain't Like That No More," and "Eyes
To Heaven." Groovy stuff.
R.
Stevie Moore / Jason Falkner - Make It Be (CD, Bar/None,
Pop)
This is an interesting pairing...and the results are refreshingly genuine
and thoroughly entertaining. Both of these guys should be instantly familiar
to diehard music fans. R. Stevie Moore is one of the pioneering home
recording musicians whose longevity and talent are known around the world.
Jason Falkner is a power popster whose connections and credits are
so lengthy and varied that just summing up his contributions becomes somewhat
overwhelming. This album is a real gem. Our guess is that the humorously-titled
Make It Be will forever be considered a high point in both of these
men's careers. The album blasts out of the gates with the oughta-be-a-hit
sounds of "I H8 Ppl." The track features a chorus so infectious
that it will remain stuck in your head forever. Next up is the XTC-ish
"Another Day Slips Away." At this point, most listeners will realize
that Moore and Falkner are somewhat of a match made in heaven. Most of the
songs are penned by R. Stevie but Jason is the co-composer on four tracks
and presents one original that is solely his own (the ultra cool semi-psychedelic
"Horror Show"). Make It Be is a creative and artistic success
on many different levels. Truly inspired and inventive. Top pick.
Conan
Neutron & The Secret Friends - The Art
of Murder (Vinyl LP, Seismic Wave Entertainment, Rock/pop), (CD,
Seismic Wave Entertainment, Rock/pop)
The new album from Conan Neutron & The Secret Friends is available
on both vinyl LP and CD. We received both. The first thing we noticed here...is
that Conan's gotten a lot heavier of late. The guitars are way up
in the mix...and the rhythms are hard and furious. The songs on The Art
of Murder effectively combine grunge and sludge with power pop. In effect,
you have songs that are catchy and hummable. But instead of safe pop, these
tracks have a serious bite. The friends lending their talents and
support are particularly notable. Playing and/or singing on this album are
Tony Ash, Dale Crover, Buzz Osborne, Dana Poblete, and Toshi Kasai
(whew!). Over the past few years more and more bands seem to be taking
their cue from the 1990s...turning up instead of down...and offering pessimism
as opposed to optimism. There's just far too much safe and samey music in
2017. We're hoping that artists like Conan Neutron are part of a new wave
of artists and bands wanting to push things to the next level...rather than
stay on the same dull monotonous path. Eleven hard-hitting groovy tracks
here including "Chesapeake Ripper," "Avid Fan," "Quid
Pro Quo," and "Chair of Antlers." Includes a nifty foldout
sheet with lyrics. Good solid stuff with balls.
Matt
North - Above Ground Fools (Independently
released CD, Pop)
Matt North is a multi-faceted entertainer whose talents aren't confined
to one specific area. North has been a session drummer, a fact-checker (for
the magazine Mother Jones), an actor, and a standup comic. Above
Ground Fools is his first solo album, so he can now add singer/songwriter
to the list. Matt's first album features the talents of some mind-boggling
folks. Playing on this album are Chris Donohue, Stuart Mathis, Michael
Webb, Michael McAdam, Billy Livesy, Christopher Wild, and The Nashville
Horns. The songs on this album have a familiar, accessible sound. North
isn't trying to create artsy difficult music. These songs have an overall
friendly vibe and sound, and several sound like potential hits. These tracks
would already be impressive, but they're even more so when you consider
the fact that this is North's debut. Ten instantly hummable, feelgood tracks
here including "A Good Day in Nashville," "Seventeen Days,"
"Murder Shows," and "Badgering the Witness."
Buck
Owens and the Buckaroos - The Complete Capitol
Singles: 1957-1966 (Double CD, Omnivore
Recordings, Country/pop)
This is a bit different from releases we normally hear on the Omnivore label...but
it's just as great, even though coming from a different vein. Up to this
point, the only reference point we really had for Buck Owens was
his appearance on Hee Haw. Probably because of his connection with
the show, we didn't have much an opinion about Owens...except for the fact
that he appeared on a show we did not enjoy. As a result, this double disc
collection opens up our eyes completely to an entirely different side of
this talented man and his career. In our ignorant little world, we never
had any idea how much music Buck made prior to Hee Haw...probably
because we were too obsessed with The Beatles, Herman's Hermits,
and Ohio Express to realize that anything else existed. The Complete
Capitol Singles quickly corrected our deficient perception. With his
band The Buckaroos, Owens scored no less than twenty-one (!!!) number
one hits on the Billboard country music charts. Hearing these songs
now is like catching up on lost pieces of musical history that originally
escaped us. Buck had an amazing voice...and his songs were refreshingly
simple and effective. No wonder folks went crazy over these tracks
when they were originally released. Unlike so much of the processed country
pop in the twenty-first century, these tracks have a nice genuine overall
vibe that is immediately friendly and inviting. Something we also never
knew is that Owens took a break from his career in 1974 when his guitarist
Don Rich passed, only choosing to step back into the limelight by
performing with Dwight Yokum in 1988. There's a huge amount of material
here...twenty-eight tracks on each disc, offering a total of fifty-six cuts
(yow!). There's really not a bad track to be found. But some of our
initial favorites include "Come Back," "Everlasting Love,"
"King of Fools," "My Heart Skips A Beat," and "The
Way That I Love You." We love it when something comes along to change
our opinions and perceptions. And this one did just that. Recommended.
TOP PICK.
Josh
Preston - Josh Preston (CD, Me and the Machine , Pop/soul)
The new self-titled album from up-and-coming singer/songwriter Josh Preston.
Although we haven't heard Preston's previous albums, with this one he's
apparently taken a different approach...focusing on soul/pop rather than
folk. Preston has a warm and inviting sound and his songs are the type that
could easily appeal to a very large segment of the listening population.
These easygoing tracks tread on that thin line that separates pop from soul.
The playing is tight and focused, and the arrangements kept to a minimum
which allows the listener to focus on the melodies and lyrics. Listening
to these tracks, we could imagine a whole host of well-known celebrities
covering Josh's tunes. This is a short album that clocks in a just under
twenty-seven minutes. But in that amount of time this talented fellow makes
his point. Cool bluesy pop cuts include "I'll Be Around," "The
Human Condition," "Luckiest of Losers," and "White Trash
Wedding Vows."
Don Rich and the Buckaroos - Guitar Pickin' Man (CD, Omnivore
Recordings, Country/pop)
Wow. Talk about shedding some new light on an individual who really
deserves it. Don Rich was the guitarist and songwriter who was the
right hand man for Buck Owens during the peak of his career. But
while most folks know Buck's name and face, fewer are as familiar with this
talented fellow who was obviously one of the critical elements in
Owens' sound...and a talented singer/songwriter in his own right. Sadly,
Don was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1974. Even sadder is the fact
that the tragedy ended not one but two careers (at least temporarily). Owens
dropped out of the spotlight for over a decade following the event. Thankfully
Rich's music will always live on thanks to the world of music and technology.
Guitar Pickin' Man is a wonderfully entertaining album. Don wrote
or co-wrote most of these cool and catchy tracks. If you dig classic country
music that comes from a genuinely real personal space, you will love
this album. Too bad this man didn't have tremendous success as a singer
cuz his voice is simply amazing. He's just as good...if not better...than
most of the well-known country singers we've heard from the 1960s and 1970s.
Rich did release one album with his friend Buddy Allen in 1971 entitled
We're Real Good Friends. Now his legacy continues to live on thanks
to the folks at Omnivore. This ultra-cool package features some notes from
Don's sons Vance and Vic Ulrich and some great photos that
really make you wish you'd known the man. Eighteen tracks that will ensure
Rich will always have a solid place in the world of music. Recommended.
TOP PICK.
Jake
Shimabukuro - Nashville Sessions (Vinyl
LP, JS Records, Jazz)
Totally cool vinyl LP pressed on red vinyl. The first thing that
just about everyone probably notices first about Jake Shimabukuro
is that the man plays...ukulele (!). Sounds goofy, huh? But what
they probably notice soon afterward is that his jazz music is anything but
a joke. Shimabukuro is probably one (or nearly the only one) who is a serious
jazz musician whose main instrument is the ukulele. Even more interesting
is that upon listening to Nashville Sessions...most folks would probably
not even realize that they're listening to ukulele jazz. And that's because
Jake has probably pushed the limits of ukulele playing to an entirely new
level. The guy is so talented, proficient, and focused...that the instrument
transcends its normal limitations. Jake's backing musicians are impeccable.
These recordings feature Nolan Verner on bass and Evan Hutchings
on drums. Eleven free-flowing tracks recorded with precision and style.
Our favorite compositions include "Man of Mud," "Motown,"
"Blue Haiku," and "F Minor."
Shoot
- On The Frontier (CD, Angel
Air, Pop)
This is the first time that this album has ever been made available on CD.
Shoot was a short lived band. During the time they were together,
this is the only album they released in 1973. The band was comprised of
Jim McCarty (lead vocals, keyboards, percussion), Dave Greene
(vocals, guitars, banjo), Bill Russell (bass), and Craig Collinge
(drums, percussion). Principle songwriter McCarty is best known as the drummer
in The Yardbirds and Renaissance. But he has also released
solo albums and played in Together, Illusion, Box of Frogs, Stairway,
The British Invasion All-Stars, and Pilgrim (whew!). This is
one of those cases in which this album will probably find an entirely new
listening audience in 2017. It seems sad that these tracks have been unavailable
for such a long time. Although recorded decades ago, these recordings have
lost none of their magic over the years. The playing is precise and inspired,
and the vocals are simply amazing. Recorded at Abbey Road studios, these
cuts still sound amazing. In addition to the original ten tracks on the
original album, this reissue also includes the bonus tracks "Storms
As Sorrows (radio session)" and "The Neon Life (radio session)."
Listening to this, one can't help but wish these guys had kept things together
longer to record more music. Another true gem unearthed by the folks at
Great Britain's Angel Air label.
Skinny Girl Diet - Heavyflow (Vinyl LP, Happy
Happy Birthday To Me, Rock)
We instantly fell in love with this band when we saw the cover of
Heavyflow. In a world where everything has become way too
safe and tame, this album cover is certain to bother thin skinned retards.
Three beautiful young girls in white dresses and high heels. So...what's
wrong with this picture? Just three specifically well-placed blood splatters
in just the right private places. Hilarious. Although the cover is
sure to get folks talking, we found that the music is even more interesting.
The ladies in Skinny Girl Diet play heavy rock that has a lot more
in common with underground bands from the 1980s and 1990s than bands in
the twenty-first century. If you like heavy bands, there's a good chance
you'll get some major thrills out of the tunes on Heavyflow. No cutesy
pop here and no traditional girl group sounds. These ladies play with a
furious intensity that competes with or outdoes what the boys are capable
of. Plenty of crazy fun tracks. Our initial favorites include "Comedown
Intro," "Yeti," "Bored," "Fix Me," and
"Wasted Smile." The band is comprised of Delilah Holliday
on guitar and vocals, Amelia Cutler on bass and backing vocals, and
Ursula Holliday on drums and backing vocals. These girls are helping
to make rock music exciting again. A hard and heavy experience. Recommended.
TOP PICK.
Spirits
Burning & Clearlight - The Roadmap In
Your Head (CD, Gonzo
Multimedia, Progressive)
The thirteenth full-length release from Great Britain's space rock collective
Spirits Burning. This album initially caught our attention because
it also features the talents of Cyrille Verdeaux who was in the psychedelic/progressive
band Clearlight Symphony (the band's first album remains one of
our favorite trippy albums from the 1970s). We've always felt that Verdeaux
deserves way, way, way more attention than he has thus far received
in the world of music. It's no wonder the folks in this band hooked up with
him. The compositions on The Roadmap In Your Head remind us very
much of Clearlight albums. The music is fluid, heady, slightly psychedelic,
intricate, and very beautiful. A whole slew of musicians were involved in
the creation of this album. The thirty-five members include members of Gong,
Camper Van Beethoven, and Hawkwind...plus a whole slew of
like-minded individuals. You'd think with so many people involved the sound
would be thick and cluttered. But in fact, the opposite is true. These peculiar
tracks have a nice open sound and feature plenty of superbly inventive spontaneity.
Fantastic stuff. Fourteen tracks that are certain to inspire, puzzle, and
entertain. Highly recommended for all diehard progressive music fans. Recommended.
TOP PICK.
The tail of Prinnith
Is only presented
As head of tail
Resumes in
Prinnith.
Tohpati
Ethnomission - Mata Hati (CD, Moonjune, Progressive)
A lot of folks were impressed with Tohpati's guitar skills as featured
on his debut album (Save the Planet) that was released in 2010. Although
it took a few years, Tohpati has now released his follow up, entitled Mata
Hati. Backing musicians this time around are Indro Hadjodikoro
(bass guitar), Diki Suwarjiki (suling bamboo flute, tarompet), Endang
Ramdan (kendang percussion), Demas Narawangsa (drums) and the
Czech Symphony Orchestra (!). As you might guess, these tracks have
a big polished sound. You can hear Tohpati's Indonesian roots here.
Combined with the progressive overall sound, it's kinda like a world where
things collide...but then merge perfectly. These nine lengthy tracks go
all over the place in terms of sounds and styles. The dexterity of the players
is probably what will impress folks the most. These cuts are purely fluid
and they are executed to pure perfection. Cool complex compositions include
"Tanah Emas," "Mata Hati," "Reog," and "Amarah."
Toma - Aroma (Independently released CD-R, Pop)
Smart classic pop played with true focus and style. Listening to these tracks,
we couldn't help but be reminded of 10CC. The basics of the songs
are similar, the fuzzed out lead guitars are similar, and the vocals even
have eerie similarities at times. All of this said, these guys are not
a copycat band. The songs are purely their own. True to the claim of the
press release, the music also recalls artists like Todd Rundgren, Squeeze,
The Olivia Tremor Control, and Neutral Milk Hotel. Produced by
James Petralli, Aroma spins like a collection of oughta be
hits. Fans of classic pop will probably have the exact same reaction we
had. On the very first spin, the songs on this album were putting us into
a purely effervescent mental state. This is one of those rare albums where
we wouldn't change a thing because the band and producer simply got everything
right. Yup, all the pieces just fall right into place as they should
on all eight tracks. And there's not a bad track here...they're all
exceptional. Killer cuts include "Going Nowhere," "Estranged,"
"A Certain Kind," "One Thousand Times," and "Open
Minded." HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Top pick.
Chandler
Travis Philharmonic - Waving Kissyhead Vol.
2 & 1 (CD, Sonic Trout, pop)
We knew we were going to like this guy when we noticed that he reversed
the numbers on the album title (putting "2" before "1").
A subtle thing certainly, but it immediately makes it clear that this guy
has a sense of humor about what he's doing. When you open up the tri-fold
sleeve and see the goofy photographs on the wall...well then, you'll probably
be sold on this cool, creative fellow and his feelgood upbeat pop. If we
hadn't read the press release that accompanied this album, we would never
have guessed that Chandler Travis has been making music since the
1970s (!). Back in the day, he and Steve Shook formed Travis Shook
and the Club Wow. In the 1980s his band was the Incredible Casuals.
And now in the twenty-first century, he has three bands/projects: the Chandler
Travis Three-o (a quartet, dontcha know...haw haw), the Catbirds,
and the Chandler Travis Philharmonic. Talk about prolific.
Listening to this, we couldn't help but think that Chandler's music sounds
kinda like an American version of The Kinks in the 1970s. Several
different elements present in these tracks remind us of Muswell Hillbillies.
There's so much creativity here that a lot of folks probably won't "get
it." This is an album that is truly entertaining. Over an hour's worth
of tunes. No techno pop fluff here, this is real music played by real people.
And it has a real soul and conscience. Cool thought-provoking tracks
include "You Got Me Started," "By the Way," "Bobby
Brown" (hilarious), "Break the Chains," "When
the Moon Shines," and "Make Yourself Happy." Great stuff
played with integrity and style. Recommended. TOP PICK.
Tumbledown
House - Sum and Substance (CD, Silent
Coyote Music, Progressive pop)
Nice subdued bluesy pop with smokey undertones. We were impressed with the
last release we heard from these folks (Fables and Falsehoods). This
album presents more moody, intricate songs that will have definite appeal
for unconventional music fans. These days the band is comprised of Gillian
Howe, Tyler Ryan Miller, Zac Johnson, Ryan Lukas, Adam Starkpof, Brandon
Cockburn, Chris Cundy, Darren Johnston, and Danny Lubin-Laden.
With so many musicians involved, you might think the sound would be cluttered
and overproduced. But instead, these tracks have a cool direct sound. And
we're really impressed with the New Orleans-ish horns that provide some
really cool threads here. Howe's vocals are warm and inviting, and the arrangements
are a perfect fit for each song. Tracked at the always impressive Tiny Telephone
Studio in San Francisco by Bob Shelton. Nine pensive smart cuts including
"Shaky Little Thing," "The Buttons In Me," "Sullied
Acres," and "Set You Down." The more we hear these folks
the more impressed we are.
Your hair is
Very hip and dumpy.
Your pad is
Very hip and dumpy.
Your band is
Very hip and dumpy.
Your mind is
Very hip and dumpy.
The
Wedding Present - Going, Going (Double
Vinyl LP, Scopitones / Happy Happy Birthday To Me, Pop/rock)
The ninth studio album from the legendary British band The Wedding Present.
Time has fortunately stood still for David Gedge and associates in
many ways. Fortunate because when you have something great...why change
it? Actually, things have evolved and changed somewhat...but the basic idea
and sound of the band is remarkably similar to the early days. What is most
different about Going, Going is the way it is presented. This time
around, Gedge opted to record twenty compositions and then create videos
for each (along with assistance from photographer Jessica McMillan).
Thus, the British Scopitones label is offering this album in three different
editions...as a standard CD + DVD, a deluxe CD + DVD with bonus tracks and
book, and as a double vinyl LP + DVD with a bonus 7" single. The American
version we received (co-released by Athens' Happy Happy Birthday To Me label)
included two vinyl LPs and the DVD. The videos are an interesting addition
to the Wedding Present offering. Instead of traditional videos, these are
more like minimalist visuals...with lots and lots of shots of water. Water
seems appropriate as music itself is often reminiscent of flowing liquid.
Of course, songs are always the main ingredient. And on Going, Going
you'll get more than your money's worth. David creates a neverending flow
of credible, memorable, substantial songs for those who are fortunate enough
to follow his career. We've loved every album and every project this man
has been involved in. This is yet another winner. Highly recommended for
Wedding Present fans and anyone else who loves great guitar pop. TOP PICK.
Austin
Wintory - Abzu (CD, Varese
Sarabande, Video game score)
The evolution of music for games is intriguing and rather mindblowing. Whereas
video game music was originally just some simple blips and bloops...the
genre has now evolved to the point where it often rivals or sometimes exceeds
music created for major motion pictures. Abzu, the latest score created
by Austin Wintory, is an excellent example of just how far game scores
have come in the twenty-first century. Abzu is the new game created
by thegamecompany Art Director Matt Nava. This is not the first time
Wintory and Nava have collaborated on a project. The two were involved in
the incredibly inventive and popular game Journey that was released
in 2012. Abzu is a fantasy game that takes place underwater. As such,
it should appeal to a wide range of folks who would love to travel into
the depths of the oceans...but could never afford the luxury. The music
for the game is ultimately soothing, intriguing, and sometimes peculiar.
Listening to this, many would probably think it is the score to a movie
rather than a game. Eighteen perfectly executed compositions from the man
who has been dubbed "Gaming's Eclectic Outspoken Maestro." Cool
heady cuts include "To Know, Water," "No Field Was Formed,"
"Chaos, The Mother," and "Then Were Created the Gods in the
Midst of Heaven."
Hans
Zimmer - The Classics (CD, Sony Classical, Soundtrack)
Twelve tracks featuring some of the best and most well-known creations of
iconic composer Hans Zimmer. This talented fellow has created scores
for more than 120 films (!), the most successful being his score for The
Lion King. This 'best of' collection features the talents of The
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by Gavin Greenaway).
In addition, these recordings feature a dazzling array of well-known and
cutting edge modern artists: Lindsey Stirling, The Piano Guys, Lang Lang,
Till Bronner, Tina Guo, Amy Dickson, Leona Lewis, Maxim Vengerov, Khatia
Buniatishvili, 2Cellos, and Roger Sayer. For those already familiar
with Zimmer's compositions, these tracks will serve as exciting new versions
that allow the listener to appreciate the music all over again. For those
not so familiar with the man and his music, this will serve as the ultimate
brief introduction. This release has been made available by the fine folks
at Sony Classical, so you know the sound quality is top notch. Breathtakingly
beautiful compositions include "The Dark Knight Rises: Main Theme,"
"Crimson Tide: Main Theme," "The Thin Red Line: Light,"
and "Interstellar: The Docking Scene."
A
Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (deluxe edition)
Ryan Adams - Dustjacket (relaxed edition)
Additional Items Composed - Reversal of radishes
Additional Items Reversed - Back to the additional items
Adele - My frisky rat puppy done ate my head off
Alice Copper - Lob it to Seth
Allman Brothers - Crackdown concert 1986
Shirlette Ammons - Language barrier
Am Not - Am too
Anohni - Hopelessness
Anthrax - For all kings
Antlers for Booboo - Oh no not that tired old runt again
Apples Got Smushy - Train smush
Athens Is Not A City - Trauma for the bush animals
Augusta Is Not A City - Wilma for the plush panels
B
Bad Bump - Banana tread
Badfigure - Crooked down
Bambi Dambi - Lambi
Ballerina Pumps - Blackass
Barge - Limpy
Beadulls - Desmocker
Beatles - Medium rare
Bee Numb - Numb bee
Beyonce - Sorry
Beyonce - I can dance even if I can't do anything else very well
Beyonce - If all you want is an ugly body and face, I've got both
Beyonce - Don't you get tired of hearing my stupid name all the time
Beyonce - I'm really a boring old hag who looks terrible without thick layers
of make-up
Beyond the Beyonder - Blander and blander
Bjork - Vulnicura live
Black Tabitha - Pastor of senility
Blankets for Blankets - Laps
Blender in a Blinder - Fizzle
Breezer the Flew - Like dazzlers in fume
Butler Pudding - Lippity gris gris
Buzz's Lamp Cord - Tawny frink
C
Car Mump - Dazed and refused
Casket of Corformity - Laser dog
Cast of Cast - Lastly
Cat Grave - Mickey's laboratory
Cesula - Maid in martians
Chance The Rapper - Coloring book
Chicago - Love songs
Chump - Malaria
Chunks of Paisley Pumps - Lordy the snore is a plaza burn
Eric Clapton - I still do
Phil Collins - No jacket required
Come To Lulu's Nurse - Romp and the bumpy tum tum
Confederate Railroad - Happy to be alive
Conscious Or Not - Grumpy lazy
Crap You Like - Tape measure
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Survival Sunday
Crunchy Links - Switches and prawns
Czerchnkii - Dim
D
Dadfinger - Where's dad's finger when you need it?
Dae Dae - Mae Mae
Daisy Days - Freezing
Damn People - Damn People
Damn Tumblers - Damn Tumblers
Damn Warp - Damn Warp
Damn Zoo - Damn Zoo
Deftones - Gore
Diets Are For Dimwits - Lassie's lost pudding cup
Dimmer than Dim - Inputs
Dion - New York is my home
Dirty Pennies - Flocks and pimps
Doves That Die Today - Lassie
Drippy Dennis - Directional
Dry Potato - Sync
Ducks for Ducks - Nine hundred ponies
Dumb Sounds - Like Nanny and the poodle
E
Each and Each - Teach
Eachy - Preachy
Eat The Bounty Feathers - Naptime
Elephant Muff - Beneath the blurry knob
Elves and Bumpy Thumpers - Original motion picture soundtrack
Emergency Flakes - Phasers
Empty - Flow
Empty Flower - 1 2 3 4
Enter the Entrance With Lockets - Glasses on the puddle
Eventually We'll All Die With Nothing - Pom poms
Everyone But - But Everyone
Ewe - Ranch funk
EZ - Not so
F
FA - La la
Famous Famous - Converter
Far Out Far In - Farin
Faxes Forever - Limp little pixies
Ferz - Lizzy
Fifty Million - Zero lads
Finks Forever - Live at the dead
Five Times Fifty-Five - Live
Four Times Four Is Four - Five times
Foxes - All I need
Fume - Lumps
Funky Laminate - Parking
Fur For Francis - Pouches
G
Gas Pumps - Last primper
Gauge Rage - Now cow
Germany's Burp - Lamp drill
Get Your Begging Done - Tower bitch
Vince Gill - Down to my last bad habit
Goo Goo Dolls - Boxes
Graham Slackers - Naturally grabby
Ariana Grande - Into you
Grass Patches - Dolby
Josh Groban - Stages live
David Guetta - This one's for you
Guns N Roses - Acoustic session: Radio broadcast 1987
H
Hay - Hay
Hazle - Measurements
Hell for Humans - Happiness is a dumb puppy
Help Me Help Me - Liver
Help the Hopeless - Bloody hearts get you nowhere
Hissy - Laserbon
Hitt - Dawn for the loud birds
Hizzers - Stuck
Ian Hunted - Punts and nuttters
Husperate - ADN
Hut for Henry - Universe of sandy
I
Ian - Jackknife
Icky - Picky, picky, picky
If It Dies Don't Touch It - I offered more than they wanted and they took
it
If You Knew Nothing You Would Be Nothing - Drips
Inky Doll - Dampness and dryness
In The End The Beginning - Ridgefield
It Stays Warm - Square butter
IX Lamb Sweater - To each his each
IZZ - Each his to his
J
Michael Jackson - Off the wall
Michael Jackson - Towers of nothing
Michael Jackson - Nosey dopes
Jerry's Apple - Towers
Jerry's Crud - Narry a buster
Jersey is Swervy - Translustre
Jethro Toil - Sick as a tick
Jethro Wump - Aquatong
Elton John - Wonderful crazy night
Elton John - Where did my voice go?
Jones Is A Donkey - Drammamine
Jones Is An Elephant - Mine ain't mine
Judas Priest - Battle cry
Junk Is Just Junk - Lady trunk
K
Kaas - Lacey
Kalesh - Kaos
Kandy and the Ks - Lassie's drool
Kows - Land of the Kows
Krap - Krap
Krazy Cow - Lots of tips
Krunchy Krunch - Captain's caps and tons
Kudzu's Lamp - Drastic
Kunks - The Late Glossy Kunks Album
KWKWERA - Lists
L
Ladies For Pretzels - Louder than the other thing that we had discussed
earlier
Lamb Peppers - Smuppy
Cindi Lauper - Detour
Laxative Preamble - Naps and snappers
Let There Be Let - Now there be meow
Lisa Said - First time, long time
Lists - Stop the Lists
Loretta Lynn - Full circle
Loud and Loud - Dull and dull
Lumineers - Cleopatra
Lumps - Lousy mouses
Lung Disease - Trowel
M
Manners and Nanners - Tablets for pokey
Masta Ace - The falling season
Matchbox - Going down there
Math for Math's Sake - Plazas
Maze Lops - Trazzler
Mazer's Big Torch Bucket - Lipsy
Millie's Pork Bucket - Boxes won't go away
Monkey Chuck - Arlene
Monkey Davis - Nervous
Monkey Pauline - Damnable
Moo Moo the Bow Wow - Trouser's ain't fresh no more
Motorhead - Clean your clock
Mrowl - Prowling for mrowl
Murphy and Nop - Dammy and slop
Murphy's Paw - Plaid and dumb
N
David Nail - Fighter
Nasal and Tonsil - Lasers and urchers
Ned and the Headrumpers - Trowels
Aaron Neville - Apache
Newsboys - God's not dead
No More Blouses - Farmy
More More Cactus - Deal or no no
Now Cows - Blouses and thermometers
Numb's Fumbler - Town and mouth
O
Octorub - Norbie
Oh No That Old Shithead Is Here Again - Rotten old schmucks with no manners
Oooh - Uuuuuh
Oooh Oooh - Uuuuuh uhhh
Opposite of Opposite - Lopposite
Orange Floyd - Sharp glide of the goon
Osmosis - USB #7
Other Muzzles - Howdy Pops
Oz and the Schnoz - Pow wows and monkeys
P
Painted Fuss - Nope
Pants and Pantless - Rainy press
Part Blub - Fran is ugly
Paws With Fingers - Ink bus
Pet Shop Boys - Super
Poodle Powder - Dust of the dawgie
Mike Posner - At night, alone
The Puddles - Nappy load
Punk Biscuits - Sap
Punk Noodles - Take this noodle and cook it
Puny - Runny infection
Pusfergradison - Nay, the basket sayeth
Q
Quacks - Trippy truck
Quails and Trucks - Lamb power
Queen For A Tray - Lower the pork
Query - Stop the questions
Quest for Dope - Smoking snuff
Quails Got Drunk - Beer and tissue paper
Quicker Than Daffy - Cords that don't work
Quiet Little Worm Thing - Never thought about it and never want to now
Quiz Germs - Links that don't work
Quurtie - Lousy bench
R
Radiohead - Daydreaming
Debbie Rafter - Lemme after
Raws - Raws and raws
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark necessities
Reel to Raoul - Mouthpiece
Reform Club - Never yesterday
Rely On Relish - Candy dash
Mick Rhodes & The Hard Eight - Paradise city
Rihanna - Anti
Rolling Bones - Get your mama's kraut
Rumpy - USBs and RTDs
Runny - Tippy's revenge
Rush - Beneath, between and behind
Ruzzer - Bow to the Ruzzer
S
Larry Samual - Barney doesn't have hugs for me
Santa Died Last Night - Presenting...
Santana - Santana IV
Blake Shelton - If I'm honest
Blake Shelton - If you're into what I do you're obviously on the wrong web
site
Blake Shelton - If people think I'm handsome they must really be confused
and retarded
Blake Shelton - If I'm dishonest
Shotgun Louise - Rampy dim
Shotgun Tina - Lousy lamps
Shotgun Zappa - Mouses and mouses
Smashing Drumsticks - Pass the pepper
Smuppy - The tatters that ground pepper
Snoop Dogg - Coolaid
Sparse - Kim's Ono spy mouse
Rick Springfield - Rocket science
Bruce Springsteen - Roxy night
Mavis Staples - Livin' on a high note
Steely Dan - Doing it in California
Barbra Streisand - Encore
Styx - Suite madame blue: Radio broadcast 1977
Sultans of Swing - Subcontinental drift
Swap and Change - Loudness weird
Swenter - Flowers
Swy - Rent
T
Tai Tai - Lists
Talking Sheds - Lambs forking up tonsils
Tea For Lunch - Massachusetts isn't a country
Teepee Tupperware - Laura's butter pand
Telltale - Taller toll
Thuds - Ready for emperors
Thunder - All you can eat
Justin Timberlake - Can't stop the feeling
Trunk Idiots - Laugh when it's all over
Try To Try - Stop and try
Tummy Bus - Lambs and prawns
Tunker - Lassie's paw
Twisted Sister - Rock 'N' Roll Saviours: The early years
Steven Tyler - We're all somebody from nowhere
TZ397 - Rowl the smunk
U
Ugly Banana - How do the hussy wink
Ugly Orange - Do the mouse
Ultraplucks - Eyebrow mania
Umbrella Vision - Church of tassle
Uncle Duck - Mushed
Uncle Pregnant - Does and rodents
Keith Urban - Ripchord
V
Various Artists - A collection of dull dribble that no one will ever notice
Various Artists - We stopped makin' em because they stopped buyin' em
Various Artists - No one buys these kinds of compilations anymore so that's
why we keep producing 'em
Various Artists - Tribute to someone whose name we can't remember
Various Artists - Trying to get something heard never works
Various Artists - The most boring bands you never cared to hear
Various Artists - We've the last ones to know the last ones
Various Artists - Our albums are always the first to get thrown away
Various artists - Who gets to eat the trash
W
Wally Is Near - Stamp that thing goodbye
Wanda and the Wandas - Limp
We Don't Get It - Now is the now
Well I Guess This Is Just Another One - Lumps
Whether Or Not - Lousy weather
Lucinda Williams - Ghosts of Highway 20
Wind That Goes - Don't
X
Xie - La la the distance away
X-ray Pecs - Lookie away
Xzistance - Lift down
Y
Yanni - The dream concert
Yell All The Time For Whatever You Pay For It - Taxi service
Yellow Floyd - Park wide until noon
Yesterday's Potties - Damp portions
Yes We Will Be Bananas - Trap doors
You might - Yes you might
You never - Well I never
Yoyos for Panama - Sharp
Yuck This Tastes Awful - Don't eat it then
Z
Zappa and the Zappettes - Trown
Frank Zappa - How flowers got in the potty train
Zunk - How the leaves got patchy
Zupper - Towels for Blanche
