I know we're done with this thread, but I can't resist:
Neither can I.
Tsunami - Deep end The hearts tremolo
and since someone mentioned Spiderland the other day I have to add
Rodan - Rusty
Andy
At 02:57 PM 4/16/99 -0500, you wrote:
I also froze seeing him at Waterloo brewing Co. at SXSW 98.
But it was soo worth it. He was f'n great that night even as I shivered
my ass off. He was singing those heartbreaking songs and he meant every
damn word of it!
Jeff
Miles of Music mail
I know we're done with this thread, but I can't resist:
As others have said, I wonder about the definition of underappreciated,
especially since many of my favorite records turn out to be critical faves
too (though few are big sellers). Here are some that spring to mind:
Lori Carson: Everything
underappreciated albums of the '90s
Tell me more!!
Are these performed by various Kill Rock Stars-like bands? Or is it
just the
title I find so appealing.
- Michele
From the underappreciated list of Matt Benz-
"Pedal Steel Favorites Played on The Accordion"
Jacob London wrote:
What are the 5 most criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s?
Here's 10, IMO, from my collection:
1. Blood Oranges-Crying Tree
2. Cheri Knight-Northeast Kingdom
3. Daniel Lanois-For the Beauty of Winona
4. John Moony-Testimony
5. Geoff Muldaur-Secret Handshake
6.
It was not a huge throng! ..I was out there too. Ryan and Eaglesmith.
Both great that night.
Both of those Weiss brothers were out there too and Corrie, if I remember
right. Hot coffee was definitely replacing cold beer. It was very late--and
VERY cold. I was thinking that was the Waterloo
I've been holding out figuring someone would mention my pick but if they did
I missed it so I'll throw out the Davis Raines CD.
Mike Hays
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Bob Woodruff "Dreams And Saturday Nights"
I'd suggest damn near any blues album recorded by someone other than
Buddy Guy.
Bob
I could go on and on with this thread, but there's one that pops right to mind
for me: Joe Henry's "Trampoline". This was generally written off when it came
out, but I was taken by it (and still am). There was something about the whole
feel of the record, both sonically and lyrically, that I
5 off the top of my head:
Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend"
Camper Van Beethovan's "Our Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart"
Pixies "Surfer Rosa"
Violent Fems "1st Album"
Son Volt's "Trace"
rebecca
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In a message dated 4/16/99 12:12:13 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Matthew Sweet's "Girlfriend"
Violent Fems "1st Album"
Wha? These were "criminally underappreciated"? I think Sweet did pretty well
by "Girlfriend," didn't he? And that friggin Femmes album, or at least
"Blister of the
How about:
Charlie Chesterman _Studebakersfield_
Sugar _Copper Blue_
Tom
Neal:
Anyhoo, two I'll suggest off the top of my head are Freedy Johnston's "Can
You Fly" and Matthew Ryan's "May Day," two albums I've been thinking of
lately
Matthew Ryanyes, yes, yes. I dunno how this escaped so many
people's radar (I was lucky to hear about him a little ahead of
The question that comes to my mind here is "underappreciated by what
people"? I remember reading amazing reviews of "Can You Fly" when it
came out. Paul Martin wrote an article in Musician that said it was one
of the best records he'd heard in fifteen years. I don't know if it's
sold much,
Matthew Ryanyes, yes, yes. I dunno how this escaped so many
people's radar (I was lucky to hear about him a little ahead of hte
curve because of Neal). Lots of good reviews, and I bet it sold 10
copies.
Indeed! What an amazing album! Every damn song on it knocks me out...
"Guilty"
I'll vote for Cheri Knight's "The Knitter." Almost
impossible to find now.
And why the hell wasn't "The Northeast Kingdom" on more
year-end lists last year? It seemed liked the mainstream
media gushed over it for a few weeks and then promptly
forgot about it when it came to votin' time. Of
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William T. Cocke wrote:
And why the hell wasn't "The Northeast Kingdom" on more
year-end lists last year? It seemed liked the mainstream
media gushed over it for a few weeks and then promptly
forgot about it when it came to votin' time. Of course,
that wasn't the
In a message dated 4/16/99 1:43:33 PM EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Just for the heck of it, I thought I'd make up a list of criminally
underappreciated country and bluegrass albums of the '90s:
Jon, wouldn't some people article that practically by definition, bluegrass
albums are
Jake London asked:
Well, I was laying in bed last night struggling to fall asleep when it
dawned on me that this would be a good thread to throw out to the list,
given that the '90s are almost over, and people on this listserve seem to
love making lists.
Hey, I resemble that remark.
criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
Date: Fri, Apr 16, 1999, 1:36 PM
Matthew Ryanyes, yes, yes. I dunno how this escaped so many
people's radar (I was lucky to hear about him a little ahead of hte
curve because of Neal). Lots of good reviews, and I bet it sold 10
copies.
Indeed! What an ama
As Carl said, underappreciated by whom is the question...
Although it was talked about here a bit, I would also think of
"Bakersfield Bound" by Hillman and Pedersen. I was blown away by
this album and I've probably listened to it as much as any other
album this decade Incredible
Morgan wrote:
Indeed! What an amazing album! Every damn song on it knocks me out...
Guilty
Dave:
Ok, so there's two of the ten copies that sold (Neal got his free).
Anytime you're in a dark mood, strap a capo on your first fret and
scream your lungs out on Guilty. It does wonders
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote:
probably isn't the best criteria. I'd add the Posies FROSTING ON THE BEATER,
dismissed by too many pop critics and fans as a betrayal of the pure
Hollies-clone pop of DEAR 23, but in fact an even better record that
successfully merged the early
Marie wrote:
np: Mandy, Mandy, Mandy
And about that cd cover. From what I hear it's all=20 airbrushing,
airbrushing, airbrushing.
Yeah, well she's no Ashley Judd or anything
Dave
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Twangfest:
Jo Carol Pierce: "Bad Girls Upset by the Truth"
The only absurdist blasphemous feminist country
rock opera I've ever needed.
I think I'm one of the few who can appreciate both sides of the Posies.
Initially I was pissed that "Frosting..." wasn't "Dear 23 part 2". But
listening to that album now, I think the sound holds up very well. That
"textured beauty" of "Dear 23" (produced by the guy that did that first
Stone
Reply to: RE: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
This morning I was listening to Grant McLennan's "Horsebreaker Star," wondering why it
did absolutely nothing, also noticing that it sounded better now than id did four
years ago.
Mclennan was in the great G
Just for the heck of it, I thought I'd make up a list of criminally
underappreciated country and bluegrass albums of the '90s:
Jon, wouldn't some people article that practically by definition,
bluegrass albums are underappreciated?
Well, sure, but we're talking *criminally*
Jo Carol Pierce: "Bad Girls Upset by the Truth"
Oh yeah, I forgot about this one. This is indeed a real piece of
work, must be heard (or seen) to be believed. I heard her do the
whole thing at a theater during a SXSW three or four years ago and
absolutely loved it. I kind of wish she'd
Jerry Curry writes:
Bill, No more"Can I get a witness?" requests for you. I couldn't
disagree with a statement further than the one I snipped below. I
find the textured beauty of _Dear 23_ to be so wonderful, that it easily
creeps onto a Desert Island short short list. As for
Several LOVELY songs there that have made many a
mix tape: "Keep My Word" and "Open Invitation"
spring to mind.
Chris
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From: Robin Hall[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
This morning I was listening to Grant McLennan's "Horsebreaker Star," wondering why
it did absolutely
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 16-Apr-99 RE: criminally
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Mclennan was in the great Go-Betweens.
There's a splendid compilation of 1977-78 era Go-Betweens tracks that's
been out for about a month.
Carl Z.
Ed Mann - "Mann-wich"/"Mann Walks Among Us" ( (Polydor) '90'91,
re-released as a double album in '98
The Ubangi's- "Stompin' All Over The World" (Dust) '96
"Pedal Steel Favorites Played on The Accordion" -Various Artists (Kill
Rock Stars) '93
The Clowns For Hire:"I'm gonna live
Ok, so there's two of the ten copies that sold (Neal got his free).=20
Anytime you're in a dark mood, strap a capo on your first fret and=20
scream your lungs out on Guilty. It does wonders for my mood.
Make that three. And I've twice seen Ryan live. He's was fantastic.
Totally lived up to
Jerry Curry wrote, re: my booming of FROSTING...
Bill, No more"Can I get a witness?" requests for you.
Aw Jerry, c'mon. If we pop-geeks can't close ranks we'll go the way of the
dinosaur. g
As for _Frosting._, I find the
sonic dissonance (along, with the heinous masturbation
Wow.. Best rant I read in a long time, Don. That's it, open up a can a
whupass all over those popheads!
Here we go. Something for everyone to ignore:
The Muffs--S/T--1993
fIREHOSE--Flyin' the Flannel--1991
Urban Dance Squad--Life 'n' Perspectives of a
Genuine Crossover--1991
Uncle Joe's Big 'Ol Driver--Chick Rock--1995
Treepeople--Just Kidding--1993
Nirvana--Nevermind--1991 (just kidding)
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Sent: Friday, April 16, 1999 1:04 PM
To: passenger side
Subject: RE: criminally underappreciated albums of the '90s
Ed Mann - "Mann-wich"/"Mann Walks Among Us" ( (Polydor) '90'91,
re-released as a doub
4. The Meices. "Tastes Like Chicken." A real good Replacements style work
out. Take a look if you haven't had a chance.
Jake
I put Uncle Joe's on my list in lieu of their partners-in-crime, The Meices,
but this was definitely one of my favorite rock 'n' roll albums from that
period. In fact,
Don Yates wrote:
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers forwarded this:
Here's a clip from Scott Miller, of Game Theory/Loud Family anonymity,
that doesn't exactly speak for me, but says it well:
Boy, I guess maybe I shoulda stood back just_a_bit further from this maybe?
g
And
On Fri, 16 Apr 1999, William F. Silvers wrote:
Well, there's always a lot more mediocre or worse purveyors of whatever
form than interesting ones."Retrogressive" or "rip-off" are value-loaded
expressions, and it seems you don't place much value on this genre.
I mean, aren't (to name just a
Time for the f*lkie to chime in with some nominations in this category.
First, a second to a couple of great underappreciated albums already
mentioned by others:
Slaid Cleaves, No Angel Knows (my favorite 97 release!)
Syd Straw, War and Peace
And some others that didn't get their
Hey there,
Rebecca off the top of her head...
Violent Fems "1st Album"
How is that under appreciated? Its been played on college and
'alternative' and even mainstream radio pretty much since it came out. It
still pops up in rotation on Q101 and XRT in chicago.
Later...
CK
My vote for this category is Lonesome Bob's release. Easily one of my
favorite records of all time. I've bought the cd or taped if for many of my
friends. Even those not into any of this crazy alt-country/roots stuff
really dig it. What's not to like? Some people around these parts claim
there
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