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Stuck On: ‘Son of a Preacher Man’ by Dusty Springfield
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:27:00 +0100Today I'm stuck on: "Son of a Preacher Man" by Dusty Springfield The only one who could ever reach me Was the son of a preacher man The only boy who could ever teach me Was the son of a preacher man Yes he was, he was, mmm, yes he was Dusty Springfield has been in heavy rotation for the past [...]... (Read complete news)
The way is was in the basement..........
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:55:00 +0100Ok, the next few posts I'm going to make are all about another group I was really into in the early 90s'. If you have followed the Sludge Swamp since it's beginning, you know I take you on lots of side trips into my musical tastes. I was really into early punk, and anything anti-establishment, and really got into grunge as it formed. I just hung out with a lot of bands trying to make it happen, lots of drugs, and lots of anger towards corporate greed, and other issues. As you all know, I really liked Warrior Soul, because of their lyrics and crusty punk/metal sound. Well, another band I followed from their humble beginnings was Amen. They formed in 93 or 94, and had a great punk/metal vibe going. Casey Chaos, their lead singer and only member who has remained through the revolving door of musicians in the band, had a history in singing rebellious music. I really like their early material, and only seldom listen to any of the later material. Anyways, here we go... (if you don't like my side-noodling, you can skip this post and check out any of the other 5000+ albums on the Sludge Swamp and find something you do like!)...... "To fully understand where We Have Come for Your Parents came from, you should hear Amen's self-titled Roadrunner debut. Amen (with four extra tracks from the spiky Whores of Hollywood EP as a sweetener to those who already own it), is full of anger, misanthropy, and self-disgust. Casey Chaos screeches like he's being burned alive on "Down Human," while the banks of guitars race him to the end. There's nothing clean and polished here; you can hear things breaking and cracking under the pressure, be they people (including Casey himself, who screams "Punish me!" like he really means it on "Drive") or equipment. This is a perfect introduction to an exciting band." (review from Emma Johnston). Check em' out here: Amen. Amen - Self Titled (Remastered): ... (Read complete news)
5 for the weekend 1979
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:43:00 +0100WATERMELON IN EASTER HAY (FRANK ZAPPA 'JOE'S GARAGE') Frank released an incredible four albums in 1979, I think! This marks a very purple patch for the genius of Frank. This is definitely my very favourite album ever made. My number one. And it has been since I first got immersed in it many years ago. Erm… it's quite deep but basically by Watermelon Joe is pretty depressed and "imagines his last imaginary guitar solo". Frank pulls one of the most chilling pieces you'll ever hear out of his hat closing out the story in true style. This is just genius. RAT TOMAGO (FRANK ZAPPA 'SHEIK YERBOUTI') Welcome to goosebump city!! This is a live solo outtake from the classic Frank tune The Torture Never Stops off the 76 album Zoot Allures. The band absolutely rock here, Bozzio really knew how to work with Frank in the solo sections and they just rip it up for 5 gloriously spellbinding minutes. There's not a single chord change in the whole thing and yet it's totally captivating start to finish. The album closes with Yo Mama… one of the finest chilling moments ever. I get teary eyed every time I hear that too. SOMEBODY GET ME A DOCTOR (VAN HALEN 'II') Personally, I have grown to like this album more than the first Van Halen record. The songs are better, the band is sloppier, the egos are bigger but I dunno… it just has so much character! Spanish Fly proved Edward could fret and tap without all that high gain but for me it's the amazing riff on Somebody Get Me a Doctor that did it. This was one riff I absolutely had to know. COMFORTABLY NUMB (PINK FLOYD 'THE WALL') Some of you will be thinking "about time!!" for the Floyd. I liked Wish You Were Here and Animals but in terms of inspiring guitar it has to be The Wall where it hits you in the chest. The solos on Numb are just sublime… without these a whole lot of stuff would never have happened!! GIRLS GOT RHYTHM (AC/DC 'HIGHWAY TO HELL') Awwww man I miss the Bon Scott DC! It's always right on the edge… you expect the band to fall over with the excitement of it all at any moment. I couldn't really decide which track on this album to pick so settled on this track which is always so much fun and possibly one the best rock songs ever recorded! There we are. 1979. There were at least another 10 recordings that didn't make it. I hope you'll check out some of these if you're not familiar with them. They really have been life changing for me and still inspire the hell out of me!! It's been a joy to listen to these again to write this post. … Apology: OK, I admit I've blundered… I don't know how but somehow I missed some of my absolute fave albums these last few... (Read complete news)
The Smoking Popes Discography of the Moment
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:56:00 +0100I actually did do one of these back in February 2007 but I was looking at it tonight and saw how lame it was so I figured it could use an upgrade. INOCULATOR Released in April 1991 by Radius Records. Band lineup: Josh Caterer - guitar, vocals; Matt Caterer - bass; Dave Martens-drums Tracks: 5 "Brand New Hairstyle" "Missing Out" "No Time For Your Lies" "Sandra" "Theme From Cheerleader" BREAK UP Released independently in 1992. Produced by Phil Bonnet. Lineup changes: Dave Martens was replaced by Mike Felumlee. Tracks: 4 "Waiting Around" "Down the Street" "Never Coming Back" "Breaking" 2 Released independently in 1994. Produced by Phil Bonnet. Lineup changes: Eli Caterer joined as a 2nd guitarist. Tracks: 4 "Writing a Letter" "Stars" Under the Blanket" "First Time" GET FIRED Released in 1993 by Johann's Face. Produced by Mass Giorgini. No lineup changes. Tracks: 9 "Lets Hear It For Love" "That's Where I Come In" "Let Them Die" "Double Fisted Love" "Don't Be Afraid" "Can't Find It" "Off My Mind" "Not That Kind of Girlfriend" "Days Just Wave Goodbye" BORN TO QUIT Released in 1994 by Johanna Face; re-released in July 1995 by Capitol Records. Produced by Phil Bonnet. No lineup changes. Tracks: 10 "Midnight Moon" "Rubella" "Gotta Know Right Now" "Mrs You and Me" "Just Broke Up" "My Lucky Day" "Need You Around" "Can't Help the Teardrops" "Adena" "On the Shoulder" The song "Need You Around" also appears on the _Clueless_ soundtrack. The song "Lucky Day" also appears on the _Tommy Boy_ soundtrack. DESTINATION FAILURE Released in August 1997 by Capitol. Produced by Jerry Finn. No lineup changes. Tracks: 16 "Star Struck One" "No More Smiles" "I Know You Love Me" "You Spoke To Me" "Paul" "Can't Find It" "Capital Cristine" "Before I'm Gone" "Megan" "Let's Hear It For Love" "Pure Imagination" "I Was Right" "They Lied" "End of Your Time" "Pretty Pathetic" "Follow the Sound" SMOKING POPES LIVE Released in March 2000 by Double Zero Records. No lineup changes. Tracks: 22 THE PARTY'S OVER Covers album released in September 2001 by Double Zero Records. Produced by Phil Bonnet. No lineup changes. Tracks: 10 "Seven Lonely Days" "Valentine" "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" "The Party's Over" "Farther Along" "Zing When the Strings of My Heart" "Stormy Weather" "Wake Up Crying" "You'll Never Walk Alone" "Why Me" AT METRO Live album released in 2006 by Victory Records. Line up changes: Rob Kellenberger replaced Mike Felumlee on drums. Tracks: 23 STAY DOWN Released in August 2008 by Curb Appeals Records. Tracks: 12 "Welcome to Janesville" "If You Dont Care" "Stefanie" "Sweet Pea" "Little Jane Marie" "The Corner" "Stay Down" "Grab Your Heart and Run" "Its Never Too Late for Love" "Maybe I'll Stay" "Into the Summer Sky" "First Time" And here are some videos I wrangled up of them: A video for the song "Need You Around" from the album _Born to Quit_ Live video for the song "Pretty Pathetic" originally from the album _Destination Failure_. It was recorded in Nashville in May 2008. Live video for the song "Megan" from the same album. This is another live video. It is for the song "First Time" which was originally released on 1993s _2_. This song was performed in February 2009. ... (Read complete news)
Tottenham Bluegrass Festival 2009
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 05:59:00 +0100A few weeks ago I stepped outside of my usual indie music snob comfort zone by attending an R&B show that featured some of the biggest names in Canadian soul music today. Obviously the broadening of my beard sportin' skinny jean wearin' surroundings proved beneficial in the sense that I enjoyed the show immensely, and it helped me to appreciate more fully the talent involved in urban music today. Well, last weekend, thanks to the kindness of a workmate of mine, I managed to engage myself in a little more musical boundary crossing when I attended the 26th Annual Tottenham Bluegrass Festival which took place at the Tottenham Conservation Area in the town of (you guessed it) Tottenham, Ontario. To be fair, the leap into bluegrass appreciation was much shorter than the aforementioned R their means of survival in many ways. I totally respected that. In fact, to be honest, it was a little bit difficult not to be somewhat envious of it. This festival has been consistently drawing bluegrass fans from all over North America and around the world for over 26 years now, and each year seems to be a little bit more successful than the one before. Although a wedding reception Saturday night would prevent me from spending the entire day at the fest, I enjoyed soaking in the sun and taking in the sounds of the bands that played that afternoon. When we arrived there, Tottenham's own Hometown Bluegrass band was just finishing off their set. This is a band that plays a classic style of bluegrass that pays homage to the pioneers of the genre. The instruments are all acoustic and traditional, and although all of the members are insanely talented, violinist Leslie Dawn Knowles seems to be their secret weapon of sorts, as is emphasized by her lightning quick style of fiddle playing. Even the vocals of Wayne Douglas sounded like something you'd hear cracklin' out of a late 40's Appalachian radio station. Personally, I would probably have to get in the proper mindset to listen to their music at home, but on the live stage, it's a real treat to watch such incredible talent. The next band to take the stage was The Dixie Flyers. This band has been an unstoppable force on the Canadian bluegrass scene since the early 70's, having reaped the praise of many bluegrass institutions including the original pioneer himself, Bill Monroe. Their experience was immediately noticeable as they took to the stage and performed with great confidence and zeal. The band looked like they were genuinely having a good time on stage as they kept the playing loose and somewhat improvisational, allowing the instrumental portions, in particular, to shine. If there was one complaint amongst me and my peers, it was that the sound mix on Al Widmeyer's dobro was a little too low for our liking. The dobro is such a prime instrument in the world of bluegrass that it would have been nice to be able to hear it a... (Read complete news)
Stuck On: ‘Sometimes It Be That Way’ by Jewel
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:01:00 +0100Maybe it's a song that came up on shuffle in iTunes, something from a movie or a tune your co-worker was whistling around the office. Or maybe it popped into your head for no reason at all. But now you find that song stuck in your head and stuck on repeat. Today I'm stuck on: "Sometimes [...]... (Read complete news)
