Re: Sloan Lyrics-Medium Rare
> > "american groove" is an MC5 song. don't mean to be picky but..."american ruse" is an MC5 song. "New York Groove" is an Ace Frehely song. "Groove is in the Heart" is a Deeelite song. "We're an American Band" is a Grand Funk Railroad song. I don't know any "American Groove", though it would be in good company as a song title...
Re: Sloan Lyrics-Medium Rare
adam asks: >I realize this may be a difficult request to fulfill, but would anybody >have the lyrics to Pillow Fight, Rag Doll, and Laying Blame. Also, is >American Groove an unrecorded song? "american groove" is an MC5 song. here's my personal transcription of "pillow fight": PILLOW FIGHT if you start a pillow fight, i don't wanna get involved you're so restless; i need my rest -- just please leave me alone this event will go unresolved, as have all the rest save your feathers; i'm so drowsy so i'm saving you my breath 'cause i've been thinking about it lately i know i've been put to the test 'cause i've been thinking about you lately you keep a journal; everybody knows my thoughts sit in my head if i put mine down in words i couldn't bear to have them read i never have a thing to say and i can't make up my mind that's my excuse right now, it's my usual line but i've been thinking about it lately i feel i've been wasting your time but i've been thinking about you lately it's the hardest thing to do -- just getting back at you not something i want to do -- just tell me when you're through it's the hardest thing to do -- just getting back at you not something i want to do -- just getting back at you if you start a pillow fight, i'll just thank my lucky stars if i remember to close my door instead of leaving it ajar this event will go unresolved, as have all the rest save your feathers; i'm so drowsy so i'm saving you my breath but i've been thinking about it lately i know i'm dumb sometimes but i've been thinking about you lately i know i'm dumb sometimes but i've been thinking about it lately i know i'm dumb sometimes but i've been thinking about you - _James R. Covey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>_sloan net is a discussion of the ___| | ___ __ _ _ __ _ __ ___| |_ halifax / east coast music scene / __| |/ _ \ / _` | '_ \| '_ \ / __| __| [un]subscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] \__ \ | |_| | |_| | | | | | | | | __| |_ to post to the list send mail to |___/_|\___/ \__,_|_| |_| |_| |_|\___|\__| <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Zedd recordZ/daydream records po box 29057 hfx shopping centre hfx NS B3L 4T8
That hoax thing
I don't know, call me sensitive but I found this whole Sloan album rumour to be pretty stupid (I did fall for it *blush*). I mean I went out to New Minas (not just cause it rhymes) and asked the sales clerks if they had it and stuff and they looked at me like I was crazy. I also am the only Acadia student on the Sloan net so I felt somewhat responsible for informing all the Sloan fans around here about the (then existent to me) album. Yeah, the rumour spread and for a while everyone was happy. Then I found out it was all a hoax and felt pretty stupid. Not because I fell for this little joke, because to call something a joke I must find it funny. I don't know about you guys but you know I would kind of like to have another Sloan album in my collection and was giddy to the point of hugging people I hardly knew in the light of the news. Call me bitter about the whole thing and if you're gonna partake in something like this again how about not emailing me about it, just email Deryl or something. Gonna go drown my sorrows in draftily yours, Paul Landry ps. If you're gonna cut me up over this try to do it well, ie. Mr. Catano style.
Re: Review of Superfriendz, Al Tuck and Pluto
On Wed, 6 Dec 1995, Jeremy Harris Clarke wrote: > > > and pop sensibilities- but the SFZ have a noisier, more distorted sound that > ^ > what the hell are pop sensibilities? i see it written in all kinds of > reviews and it sounds really stupid. does it mean something? it sounds > like some kinda hidden political agenda. i would imagine that "pop sensibilities" means that the zrtist or artists in question have an understanding and appreciation of pop music cliches and formulas and are not afraid to use them in their music. eg, the superfriendz usage of four-part harmony, standard verse/chorus/bridge song structures, open chord rock and roll, etc, etc. it's a phrase used to imply that the band creates their music within a historical framework, encompassing, rather than shunning, the canon of pop music. mc
Re: Sloan Lyrics-Medium Rare
Adam Kozyra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> asked: }I realize this may be a difficult request to fulfill, but would anybody }have the lyrics to Pillow Fight, Rag Doll, and Laying Blame. Those lyrics were tagged onto the end of Deryl's recent post of Sloan lyrics (weakass attempt at appeasing everyone :) If you didn't keep them write me and I'll send you a copy. On that note, I heard a snippet of Laying Blame on CKDU this afternoon, except it was the Roger Daltrey version: "J-just as l-long as I-I h-have y-you" The DJ promptly shut off the stuttering cd and played a Frank Black song. At least it shows that this dead band gets enough airplay to wear the disc out. 1001 atopical posts, Andrew
Strawberry shortcake
Hey folks, this is Matt from Charlottetown. It's been about a week since I have written about a Charlie town band, but you're in for a treat as far as I'm concerned. Strawberry, the Island's best band started off three years ago with an interesting mix of players. Pat and Deirdre, guitarist and vocalist respectively, along with Craig (percussion) who is I believe Chris Murphy's cousin, and Mike who played the typical drumset. Pat and Deirdre are the only founding members left. Anyhoo, their first gig ever was in front of hundreds of people at our annual Canada Day festival in Victoria park, most thought they really sucked because they didn't jam out any Guns and Roses (though Pat is a huge G'n'R fan). And the fact that they played all their own songs had a very divisive effect. I thought it was cool what they were doing but also saw the room for improvement. Contrary to popular belief, Strawberry didn't really become an overnight success here in Charlottetown. Of course all the cover bands and Haywire wannabes were still around, actually they still are around. Still, Strawberry along with Stil and Down formed the underground scene, more or less. Strawberry then got the chance to record a 7" split single with Plumtree. It wasn't exactly the way they planned on recording but they were happy nonetheless. The next time someone sees Pat tease him about his bass playing but don't tell him I said so. Scott (guitar) and Brian (bass) joined after Craig left the band and finally their sound was shaping up into a strong rythym oriented band in which they wanted. They released a demo by themselves in May or June of this year and is utterly amazing considering it is done on 8 track. They actually relaesed a tape before that but it is not quite as musically strong. Simon then replaced Mike as the drummer to form the present group of Strawberry. They have finished recording their CD I think but I don''t know when they plan to release it. One piece of advice, pick it up, they are incredible. \ Some people may have saw them previous to this past Halifax Pop Explosion and may not have liked them very much, or so I've heard, but let me assure you, they are a totally changed band with all the ingredients that holds Strawberry together still present. Now here are some helpful little tidbits to break the ice to the guys/gal if you ever see them. Pat - bowls 250, loves movies, especially Clerks and Dazed and Confused, he is nice as hell and will jam with anyone who knows a few Motley Crue tunes. Deirdre - is obsessed with Bob Wiseman, hates Dynasty and jocks, plus is an avid indie advocate and anti christ to any cover band, she's real smart and a pleasant lady to talk to. Simon - what can I say, the guys got a clock in his head and a smile on his face the whole time, friendly and helpful, he lives on Harley street and is a self professed preppy, plus the oldes member at 25. Scott - loves to make posters, they are infamous around the Island, and stickers and what not, used to play clarinet in high school (as did I) and shines while singing and playing his Gibson SG for the guys from Strawberry's alter ego side band Good Guy Eddie Featuring Former Members Of Chilliwack (Pat's the only member to actually play for Chilliwack...just kidding). Brian - that groovin' bass player is one of the funniest guys I know, loves "crack" (inside joke) and telling people that he was not the bass player for the Me 7" single, yet another joke poking fun at Pat. So there you go folks, as usual any questions just let your fingers do the talking. Matt
Re: the JAMMIN' MONKEY
hi yhis is my first post to sloan net, anyway i just want to comment on potatobug, these guys are definately headed for somthing good, they have a sound that appeals to everyone, they're heavy, fast, poppy, and probably the most talented band in st.john's, i myself am in the john kenneth wilks blues band and jeremy mentioned and have played with potatobug guitarist ritchie perez and drummer brian downton, they are amazing. i would pick these guys over any other band on the east coast to spend my hard earned money on, they totally blow away all these crappy weiner indie shit bands that a lot of you hold in such high esteem. yo' pal percival jones
Re: Birthday! + That Damned 'Before I Do' Monlogue
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Alex Bozikovic) wrote }Well, well... Andrew's (the non-Iron-Maiden-fan ;) - I presume, anyway) b-day }is December 5th? And that would imply that }yours, Andrew, is the 6th; today. Which also happens be mine! }Happy birthday. Hey, I knew there had to be a mathematician out there. Didn't it happen once before that 3 of us had a birthday on the same day and James "mr probability" Covey informed us that the odds were quite good in a crowd of 200? Happy birthday Alex! }sorry for the somewhat limited Sloan relevance. }although I shouldn't be apologizing, considering some of the crap that's been }going by lately. dittus maximus. }including what I think is a phone number. }does ANYONE (Mr. Covey, Sir?) have any idea what the hell he's talking about? Casino taxi? Sorry, this is getting a bit silly. I archive all the remotely relevant messages from this lists in the philanthropic hope of getting them on a web page/ftp site (HELP WANTED!) and last month was the first time I kept more than 200 messages (in the early days there were less than 100 a month, and idle chatter was a welcome diversion). Why is it that with the band broken up there is more to talk about? It seems that folks are more willing to talk about other bands now that there's little REAL news about Sloan (but lots of fake news). Which reminds me of some of the weird experiences Plumtree had when they were just starting out. They had this cool van with a custom paint job and a dog with a speech impediment... Shooting for 1000 posts a day, Birthday boy
Re: Birthday! + That Damned 'Before I Do' Monlogue
Andrew Rodenhiser, [EMAIL PROTECTED], wrote: >A happy 28th birthday to some other guy named Andrew, who is a year and a >day older than me and used to play drums in a certain local band which is >defunct and does not have a new album coming out. Well, well... Andrew's (the non-Iron-Maiden-fan ;) - I presume, anyway) b-day is December 5th? And that would imply that yours, Andrew, is the 6th; today. Which also happens be mine! Happy birthday. sorry for the somewhat limited Sloan relevance. although I shouldn't be apologizing, considering some of the crap that's been going by lately. now, just to add some actual real Sloan content: I've been listening to _2R_ lately quite a bit (even more than usual), and this is really starting to bother me. In "Before I Do"... I've been able to make out the first section of Andrew's monologue, and I've explained before that it comes from a Change of Heart song. but after the instruments get loud, he goes on for an extra minute or so, and you can just make out odd words, including what I think is a phone number. does ANYONE (Mr. Covey, Sir?) have any idea what the hell he's talking about? the other drummer, a l e x PS You sneaky bastards did not fool me, even for a second, with the "Shaken By The Speed" thing.
Re: Review of Superfriendz, Al Tuck and Pluto
On Tue, 5 Dec 1995, rod thurber transcribed the following from the Kevin Smith review in the Georgia Strait: [note: pluto do not suck. only justin sucks. :) ] > being a sucker for the type of lo-fi, lemon drop pop found on the SFZ's > Murderedords debut album, Mock Up, Scale Down. Live the group's i don't know too much about the technical end of production, but i'd like someone to please explain how _mock up, scale down_ can be considered "lo-fi"...i always figured lo-fi meant something along the lines of poorly recorded, albeit on purpose a lot of the time. this is not the first time i've seen someone refer to this album as "lo-fi" - perhaps the single and their cassette could be called lo-fi as the sound is pretty bad in parts, but their cd? i don't know about that. > and pop sensibilities- but the SFZ have a noisier, more distorted sound that > leans a bit to the Eric's Trip end of the spectrum. And while each group i don't understand why people insist on comparing east coast bands to *only* either eric's trip or sloan. in my lame opinion as a record reviewin' hack, i fail to see any sort of similarities between eric's trip (noisy, distorted, etc) and the super friendz (relatively clean but jangly at times guitar sound). put me in my place, though, if i'm wrong. oh well, what the hecky thump does this guy know anyway, he referred to al tuck as "pleasant background music". :) one of *four* sloannet al tuck fans, tara lee :) -- Remember Montreal. "Hard Times Won't Stop Us." - Women Looking Forward
Thruster homepage
the Thruster homepage: http://www.ccn.cs.dal.ca/~ac139/thruster.html
new jale demos
hi, i thought you people would be interested in hearing about a new Jale demo tape i borrowed from a friend, and man, it sure sucks. on the tape it says " top secret, " no wonder, i wouldn't want anyone hearing this either. not only are the songs bad, but the titles rae the cheesiest: " Back on track, Blue streak, depite 1 and 2, storm, sorry sentimental, your band SUX, so shy, soon baby, and too far gone, just to name a few. out of all 23 songs i couldn't find one that was good enough to play on my show at CHRY. i mean really, 23 songs on a demo? who's the dumbass behind that? so, for all you who are so anxiously waiting for the big new release, hahahahahahahahahahahah. Mike
the scoop on sloan
Hey, you wacky kids! I have been informed that the upcoming release from Sloan will not be of the "musical" nature, though it will have some music on it. The new release is actually a project that Chris and Jay thought up over nine years ago, when the two were freshmen in senior high. In school Chris was super piopular while Jay was not, in fact, the two met when Chris was beating up a friend of Jay's. Jay started to cry which made Chris feel a bit guilty. It was then that Chris decided to take Jay under his wing and motivate him to be cooler. After teaching him how to bong, how to tape the back of his baseball cap, and how to secure his coffee thermos to the back of his Mountain Gear knapsack; Jay was ready to hang with the in crowd. Chris figured that he could motivate others much the same way he motivated Jay, so he decided to record a series of motivational cassettes. The tapes have a simple and easy to follow format, with Chris discussing the benefits of a confident personality and a friendly demeanor. Jay sings a couple of short songs about his growth from a ninth grade nerd to a tenth grade jock. One of the songs is rather emotional, it deals with the emotional hardship Jay felt when he had to give a wedgie to one of his former nerd friends. All in all, a great release from the boys in the maritimes. sincerely, Bob "big business" Baxter
Re: Pillow Fight
On Tue, 5 Dec 1995, cp wrote: > > > on which release is the Sloan song "Pillow Fight"? > > > > It's on, "Nevermind the mollusks" It's a small compilation with > > sloan, jale, eric's trip and...someone help me with the last one!! > > that'd be Idee Du Nord. > just where are they now? Theyre on hiatus while Benoit Dugas goes to school in Halifax.
shiny decal tshirts suck :)
rip off or tribute? al tuck named his first release after the Arhoolie record label out of California and then as if that wasn't bad enough :) his old bassist decides to rip off their logo for the Al Tuck and No Action shirts. someone was saying (i think it might have been al but it could have been someone else) that the next design for an al tuck shirt was going to be a play on an AC/DC design only instead of saying "For Those About To Rock, We Salute You" it was going to say "For Those Opposed To Rock" and like be in that cool AC/DC style of writing with the phrase written on a cannon and everything. one of three sloannet al tuck fans, ;) tara :) :)
Review of Superfriendz, Al Tuck and Pluto
HEY marc brown, Here is that review of the gig @ the Starfish(don't smoke pot there they'll throw you out, it happened to this guy I know) on Nov 17. Actually I'm going to leave out PLuto cuzz they suck. The review appeared in the Georgia Straight written by Kevin Smith. [skip Pluto part] The Super Friendz, who played second on the bill are the latest sensation to come out of the overhyped Halifax music scene. While not wanting to add to the saturation of media praise for all things Haligonian, I must confess to being a sucker for the type of lo-fi, lemon drop pop found on the SFZ's Murderedords debut album, Mock Up, Scale Down. Live the group's good-natured whimsy and ragged presence easily charmed the already primed audience. Given that Sloan bassist Chris Murphy - no relation to SFZ guitarist Matt Murphy - briefly played drums in SFZ, comparisons between the two bands are inevitable. And there are similarities - especially in vocal harmonies and pop sensibilities- but the SFZ have a noisier, more distorted sound that leans a bit to the Eric's Trip end of the spectrum. And while each group shares and vocal duties among the band members, Matt Murphy dominates the SFZ live performances. He sparks the show throwing himself into the songs and tossing off spasmodic guitar leads while jumping about the stage-and occasionally into the audience. Once he gets going , guitarist Drew Yamada and bassit Charles Austin almost seem to step back and let Murphy do his thing. Al Tuck and no action didn't fare as well as the other two acts on the bill. Granted, it's tough opening a show with only a few half interested folks by the stage, but that was the least of Tuck's problems. His mid-tempo, country flavoured songs were pleasant background music but lacked energy and suffered from very poor sound. Presumably Tuck's strength is his songwriting, but his mufflrd vocals made the lyrics impossible to decipher. Too Bad. ***There marc brown you owe me something for typing all of that in, I gotta get a scanner. Peace Buddy, Rodi P.S - I'm listening to Revenge (New Order side project) The 80's rock, marc brwon [EMAIL PROTECTED] everything depends BC is a distinct society, Mr. Chretien nothing is always everything is sometimes You'd be wanting the regular size fish?? nothing is everything
