Re: Robbie Fulks/Cake
Reply to: Re: Robbie Fulks/Cake Warning! Mention of alternative rock not country to follow. Proceed with caution! I picked up Cake's Prolonging the Magic. And, IMHO, it's pretty fabulous. I think for anyone who grew up on quirky alternative radio (Oingo Boingo, X, Wall of Voodoo, Meat Puppets) and feels a little disconnected with the current crop of sound-a-like "alternative" bands (Is there really any difference between Live, Matchbox 20, Fastball, and the Goo Goo Dolls?) Cake is, well, an alternative. Neil's right, they do sound a little like a funkified Camper Van Beethoven or maybe a less obtuse Beck. And they twang pretty well, too (pedal steel on a track or two). Chuck Prophet and Jim Campilongo spice up the grooves considerably with some great guitar work. My recommendation: rush out and buy yourself a big slice. CD np: Leonard Cohen Ndubb wrote: I want to defend Cake here, who it seems some folks might wanna toss away as just another one hit alt wonder. Not nearly the case. They fascinate me to no end for their smart, funny, sad inventive, rocking, groovy, genre-bent ways. The Camper Van on the 90s, methinks. As for their cover of "I Will Survive," I think it's quite good, turning the song into a slightly disconcerting trip that still remains quite faithful to the original with its uplifting message, a tone punctuated by the trumpet parts. It's worth noting too that "Survive" is one of three covers on that album, the others being "Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps" (by which old time female pop singer???) and Willie's "Sad Songs and Waltzes." Now that's pretty darn ambitious if you ask me. from the rock side, Neal Weiss
RE: MoMZine February
Reply to: RE: MoMZine February Hey, I just checked the MOMzine site and I noticed a "Marc Weiss" doing an album recommendation. Any relation? And if so, why isn't there a kick-ass, power-trio called the Three Weissketers floating around? CD np: Cotton Mather-contiki Ndubb wrote: Hey all, seeing that I've been editing Miles of Music's online zine (dubbed most cleverly the MoMZine) for nearly 3/4ths of a year now, I figured it was due time to get on the spam bandwagon and hype the new edit. Check it out, by clicking on "MoMZine" at milesofmusic.com. Your comments are most welcome, as are your news tidbits (see Odds Sods). -- Neal Weiss
FWD: good paul (long)
It all comes down to manic depression. When I'm in an up cycle, I'll go with it. Sometimes that down cycle lasts a long time, and it's horrible if you're caught either way. You're in an up cycle making a record, and then you just slowly slip down. I do have sort of a polar personality. I'm not an even-keel guy. Right now I'm starting to be in an up vibe again. If only I could just bring intelligence with it." ... Send us your feedback. ../../feedback/index.html dallasobserver.com http://www.dallasobserver.com | News Features http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/newsfeat.html | Sports http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/sports.html | Arts http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/arts.html | Music http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/music.html | Dish http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/food.html | Film http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/film.html Calendar http://www.dallasobserver.com/1998/current/nightday.html | Classified http://www.dallasobserver.com/class/index.html | Romance http://www.dallasobserver.com/romance/index.html | Letters http://www.dallasobserver.com/feedback/index.html | Web Extra http://www.dallasobserver.com/extra/index.html | Archive http://www.dallasobserver.com/archive/full/index.html | About http://www.dallasobserver.com/about/index.html © 1999 New Times, Inc. All rights reserved. RFC822 header --- RECEIVED: from SF_Database by POP_Mailbox_-1293395764 ; 11 FEB 99 09:52:12 UT Received: from RAPTOR2.FAIRISAAC.COM by mail.duncanchannon.com with SMTP (QuickMail Pro Server for MacOS 1.1.1r1); 11 FEB 99 09:51:56 UT Received: from ficsrfmsg00.fairisaac.com by raptor2.fairisaac.com via smtpd (for mail.duncanchannon.com [207.171.245.9]) with SMTP; 11 Feb 1999 17:29:34 UT Received: by ficsrfmsg00 with Internet Mail Service (5.5.2232.9) id Z3L9KNSZ; Thu, 11 Feb 1999 09:46:46 -0800 Message-ID: F0E8FCA6C75AD2119BB1080009DC399D02927F3B@ficsrfmsg01 From: Greg Randall [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Chaco Daniel' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: good paul Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 09:48:25 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2232.9) Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
FWD: wilco
My only question: more mellow than the last album. I thought 'Being There' was pretty darn mellow overall. CD -- Date: 2/2/99 7:26 PM From: greg randall Wilco Looks To Cut Its 'Teeth' On A Larger Audience BY CARLA HAY NEW YORK -- Wilco's folk- and country-influenced rock sound has garnered cult status for the band. But with the March 9 release of the group's "Summer Teeth" album, Reprise Records hopes to take Wilco to a level of even wider acceptance. Wilco lead singer/songwriter Jeff Tweedy says, "I have no idea how people are going to react to the new album. I certainly care, because making music is my livelihood. But after I make a record, that's the last thing I feel like thinking about: whether or not the new album will sell more than the last one." The set's first single, "Can't Stand It," goes to triple-A on Feb. 15. The label will take the song to modern and album rock radio on March 9. Although "Can't Stand It" has an uptempo, rollicking feel, "Summer Teeth," Wilco's third Reprise album, has a decidedly more mellow sound than its predecessor, the critically acclaimed 1996 double album "Being There." The disc has sold 147,000 copies, according to SoundScan. To increase awareness of the new album, Wilco will perform Feb. 17 at industry gathering Gavin Seminar in New Orleans. In March, the band will be making promotional appearances in Canada and New York, followed by Europe. In addition, Wilco is booked to appear April 1 on "Late Show With David Letterman." Wilco -- which includes bassist John Stirratt and drummer Ken Coomer -- was formed in 1994 after the demise of Tweedy's previous group, Uncle Tupelo. The band released its first album, "A.M.," in 1995 and is managed by Tom Margaherita. Plans for a new Wilco video will be "based on radio's response to the new single," says Reprise/Warner Bros. VP of artist development/creative marketing (U.S.) Gary Briggs. He adds that word-of-mouth about Wilco has grown since "Being There" was released: "I think Wilco going on the Sheryl Crow tour really helped place this band in front of a pop audience that we never had before." In the period between "Being There" and the release of "Summer Teeth," Tweedy has toured as a member of Golden Smog (a band that also features members of the Jayhawks and Soul Asylum), which has released two albums: "Down By The Old Mainstream" (1996) and "Weird Tales" (1998). Wilco also collaborated with Billy Bragg on last year's "Mermaid Avenue," which put Woody Guthrie lyrics to music. Tweedy says of the collaboration with Bragg: "I think he affected me as a person. The experience made me open up a little bit and trust myself more. I've been growing as a songwriter. Hopefully, I can continue to grow." Wilco's songs are published by Warner/Chappell (ASCAP). As for another collaboration in the future with Golden Smog, Tweedy says, "I don't see why not." Wilco, booked by Frank Raleigh of Peninsula Artists, has developed a reputation as a crowd-pleasing live act. Tour plans for "Summer Teeth" are under way, and Tweedy says, "We want to put together a more organized show than we did on the last [Wilco] tour. On the last tour, we went without a set list or had a vague set list. I don't ever want to lose the ability to react and respond to an audience." He concludes, "I appreciate that we have an audience, but I've never really been good about doing hasn't been in vain."
Re: FWD: wilco
Reply to: Re: FWD: wilco No, the original said something else. (Blame my inferior clipping skills. I'm just a Caveman. Your system of modern checks and balances frightens me) I've already trashed it though. Don't worry though, it wasn't as controversial as, say, Jeff writing 40 songs on a digeradoo. g CD np: Case--Full Service William F. Silvers wrote: Chaco clipped: He concludes, "I appreciate that we have an audience, but I've never really been good about doing hasn't been in vain." Uh, what? Did the original read that way Chaco? b.s.
RE: neil's steel
Reply to: RE: neil's steel It's Ben Keith. In fact, I don't know that Neil has used another steel player other than Ben. Of course, why would you want to Keith is terrific. Simple, yet evocative parts. He's kind of the Mark Knopfler of the steel guitar world. CD Stevie Simkin wrote: Following on from the recent steel guitar thread, does anyone know who provides the heartbreaking steel on Neil Young's "Tired Eyes" from the "Tonight's the Night" album? Just listening to the Decade retrospective right now oh, and thanks for those reassurances about my feelings of inadequacy in the face of my students' musical tastes g Stevie
RE: Vince Gill
Reply to: RE: Vince Gill What's wrong with Branford? That was the best part of that show I saw. Rather than just playing the hits it's nice to see Vince add a little something interesting to the proceedings. How many chances to you get to Vince Gill duel with a real saxophone (alto? soprano? Whatever it is)? It wasn't one of the lame ideas like the BackStreet 98 degrees Snyc Boyz singing Billy Joel songs at the American Music Awards. CD Joyce Linehan wrote: On Monday, February 01, 1999 3:02 PM, Don Yates [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: I pretty much agree with everything Don said, but I had to turn the sound of when Vince trotted out Branford Marsalis. What was up with that? Joyce RFC822 header ---
Re: SV: Zevon (was Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt)
Reply to: Re: SV: Zevon (was Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt) One of the Zevon websites (http://members.aol.com/zevonfan1/private/zevon.htm) has a great interview culled from Goldmine. A lengthy, and fascinating look at the Excitable Boy. Can't remember if it covers Stravinsky but it's still fascinating as are Warren's recollections of being a studio musician in the 60's. Warren couldn't play a lick (then) but he had a 12 String just like Roger McQuinn so he got hired for a lot of dates. Funny stuff. Check it out. CD Geffry King wrote: On Thu, 28 Jan 1999, Geir Nyborg wrote: Some years ago I read an article about Zevon at the age of 12 or 13, and how his music teacher got him an audience with Igor Stravinsky at his home in So. Cal. Won't even try to quote it or name the source but it was fascinating.
Re: Zevon (was Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt)
Reply to: Re: Zevon (was Re: other voices - Linda Ronstadt) The Zevon stuff picqued my interest as well. $60 later...well you know the story. I'm not sure that Warren a freak of Nuge sized proportions (ie "I'm my own miltia"), I think he just likes to shoot guns. There's a picture on the back of the booklet from Sleep When I'm Dead, his best-of, of he and Hunter S. Thompson shooting guns. As far as the military stuff goes, once again, I think he just likes sleazy characters like mercenaries and gun runners. Anyway, if that hasn't scared you off and if you're still curious Sleep When I'm Dead is probably the best way to go. Made a believer out of me. In addition to writing great stories of desperate characters (check out Rottweiler Blues off Mutineer) he writes some lovely ballads as well. In fact, as the "Excitable Boy"-type songs have diminished there's been a lot more ballads to enjoy. Anyway, pass the ammo! Aaa-whooo! Chaco Danlee2 wrote: Carl wroteth; That viewpoint might be considered right-of-center, if gun ownership and military content are relevant variables to you. I think Zevon's written more gun songs than Ted Nugent has, and some of the percussion on "Jungle Work" consists of him shooting a pistol into a garbage can full of gravel. Hmmm, this is interesting; is he a big pro-gun dude? And what's the deal with military stuff? I have none of his stuff but all of the talk about him around here of late has really peaked my interest... Dan
Re: Paul Westerberg RE: Playlist PBS-FM, Melbourne, Australia, J
Reply to: Re: Paul Westerberg RE: Playlist PBS-FM, Melbourne, Australia Just want to add Neil's thought here. When I first heard Bill Fox (Shelter from the Smoke) I thought I was hearing some Paul Westerberg demos. Maybe a non-smoking Paul. CD Ndubb wrote: Haven't heard the CD yet but I'd consider this good good news. I've long felt that Westerberg lost the ability to rock, and that the only time he really excelled in recent years was with the quiet and melancholy.
Re: Split Enz - True Colours
Reply to: Re: Split Enz - True Colours Shucks. As long as twang is off the map. Split Enz is great. Crowded House is great. Now, can someone give me a final (purchase or pass) opinion on that Neil Finn solo disk? CD jamie wrote: On Fri, 15 Jan 1999, Jerry Curry wrote: Count me in as a big Split Enz fan. Actually, I still like them. Loved that Crowded House stuff.hell, the Finn brothers can't do much wrong in my opinion. Ditto. "The Temple of Low Men" is a classic, IMNSHO. .jamie dyer . Cornerstone Networks Central Virginia's . .jamie at cstone.net. Charlottesville, Va. Premier Internet. . net/sys admin. Service Provider. . work: www.cstone.net. . . band: www.hogwaller.com .6.6.6 - Kernel of the Beast . RFC822 header --- RECEIVED: from SF_Database by POP_Mailbox_-1295706195 ; 15 JAN 99 16:05:01 UT Received: from LISTS4.U.WASHINGTON.EDU by mail.duncanchannon.com with SMTP (QuickMail Pro Server for MacOS 1.1.1r1); 15 JAN 99 16:04:46 UT Received: from host (lists.u.washington.edu [140.142.56.13]) by lists4.u.washington.edu (8.8.4+UW97.07/8.8.4+UW98.06) with SMTP id PAA01468; Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:56:31 -0800 Received: from mxu1.u.washington.edu (mxu1.u.washington.edu [140.142.32.8]) by lists.u.washington.edu (8.9.1+UW98.09/8.9.1+UW98.09) with ESMTP id PAA42404 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:48:28 -0800 Received: from Astrovan.cstone.net (mailstop.cstone.net [205.197.102.13]) by mxu1.u.washington.edu (8.9.2+UW99.01/8.9.2+UW99.01) with ESMTP id PAA04012 for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 15 Jan 1999 15:48:27 -0800 (PST) Received: from Frisket.cstone.net ([206.205.42.2]) by Astrovan.cstone.net (Post.Office MTA v3.5.3 release 223 ID# 0-54117U7500L750S0V35) with SMTP id net for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:43:48 -0500 Message-Id: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 18:49:12 -0500 (EST) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: bulk From: jamie [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Split Enz - True Colours In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII X-To: passenger side [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Wife: Ol' what's her name X-No-Archive: yes X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 beta -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN
