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Hop On Pop
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9/19/2008 6:48:21 AM
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Where Todd recommends specific music for specific folks here at IAC:
Now, folks here seem to think that I have a pretty big music collection. I suppose that is true, but I don't pretend to know everything. I have many friends who are still teaching me a LOT about music that I haven't heard yet. And I love it!
So, it that spirit, I'll make recommendations for new artists for y'all to check out, based upon what I know about your musical tastes and the music that you make.
Of course pretty much all of my recs will be NON-IAC artists, because most of y'all know more of that music than I do, but I will give you IAC recs, when possible and applicable.
I'll start with some unsolicited shots and see how I do. If you want me to do you, let me know. And, just to be safe, give me the names of a couple of your favorite bands, just to give me some direction.
Okay, I'm gonna give this a shot and see if I can get it right.
Jilly: You're English, so I'll assume that you already know The Bonzo Dog Band. But what about another songwriter called Margo Guryan? Wonderful songs with playful, jazzy arrangements and sly references to the bedroom made with a little wink and just covertly enough not to cause a stir in mixed company.
Ray Porter: My Margo Guryan recommendation goes double for you! Also, I think that you would dig a songwriter that Hugo has gone coo-coo for... Emitt Rhodes
Phlegm: Are you familiar with Los Plugz? They had a couple of songs on the Repo Man soundtrack; great early L.A. punk, that brought in some Ranchero influences later on. So good.
Jeff Meyers, Steve Morton (SRM), Hugo, Steve Ison, and all other 60's BritPsychPop lovers: I think that you all would dig Wimple Winch with a big shovel. Imagine The Hollies on acid and that pretty much sums it up.
Anyone else?
I'll do my best, but please remember that there's only so many hours in the day. And I actually have WORK to do!!!
I hope you enjoy this thread and find something that you like; even if it was somebody else's rec. I hope I'm not being too presumptious.
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Jillidom
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9/19/2008 7:11:32 AM
Thanks Todd, Margot is indeed a true 'hippie' chick with a Marianne Faithfull presentation. I sometimes think that all English ladies must sound similar to American ears just as many American ladies sound to us. I listened to "Love" and "Sunday Morning" takes me back to my yoof but unfortunately as I'm always saying, outside of IAC I listen to NO music at all as a rule - Jilly
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Hop On Pop
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9/19/2008 7:13:55 AM
Is Margot English? I had no idea.
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9/19/2008 7:47:25 AM
No, she was actually born in New York and had success in California (I was talking more about Marianne)
Apparently, Margot Guryan’s 1968 debut has become the holy grail for the notoriously nutty Japanese pop vinyl collectors. . She was a trailblazer for women in popular music, writing and arranging her own perfect sugar sweet indie gems and singing them in a distinct breathy voice over strikingly modern chamber pop arrangements.
Jilly xx
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Hugh Hamilton
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9/19/2008 8:49:11 AM
Yes indeed Todd, I'm glad you pointed me in Mr. Rhodes' direction, he as an amazingly talented individual, that's for sure. I was going to say "Do me! Do ME!" but you already did...lol...
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srm
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9/19/2008 11:18:28 PM
Thanks for the nod to Wimple Winch, Todd. Damn! You know some obscure sh!t. I was only able to find a couple of tunes (and a 30 second 'preview' of another). But what I heard has me looking to find some more. They've got some interesting arrangements and quirky melodies. I dig!
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Conversation Suicide
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9/20/2008 1:22:37 AM
Thanks Todd, I'll check 'em out, but are LOS PLUGZ by chance an IAC Artist? 'Cause that's pretty much MOST of what I've been listenin' to lately. Let me know..... uh......
soon.... please..... I might not be LONG for IAC after the LAST blog comment I just did!
Thanks Todd ! -pHLeGm
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Richard Scotti
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9/20/2008 6:13:51 PM
Hey Todd, Don't leave me hangin'! :-)
Ever heard the "The Feelies"?
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Hop On Pop
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9/21/2008 5:09:02 PM
Richard: You are a tough one, because you're pretty tough to pin down; very eclectic yourself, mister. But, insomuch as you love the well-crafted song, I'm gonna give a shout out to
Martin Newell
Imagine a cross between XTC's Andy Partridge and Robyn Hitchcock, but with a bit more of an outsider mentality.
Also, I think that you would really dig
Linus Of Hollywood
Sickly sweet though his pop confections may be, there is no denying the skill behind his craft.
Oh, and yes, as far as the Feelies are concerned, I have just started really getting into Crazy Rhythms. Love it!
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9/29/2008 12:26:40 PM
Okay, I just got another new album that I had a first listen to, that I need to recommend to:
PHLEGM:
The Brokedowns - New Brains For Everyone
Melodic hardcore reminiscent of Naked Raygun or early Hüsker Dü. Fast, loud, melodic, and passionate. I know that you can dig it.
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Hugh Hamilton
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9/29/2008 2:58:56 PM
Quick, which E. Smith album (or two) should I buy?
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9/29/2008 3:02:16 PM
I commented more thoroughly in Steve's thread, but:
XO
Either/Or
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Steve Ison
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9/29/2008 4:10:25 PM
Thanks for the recommendation Todd-A great idea for a blog!
So Wimple Winch..Never heard them before..Save My Soul,Atmospheres are really raw Garagey..Nothing like the Hollies,even on acid lol..I like the sound but not quite enough twists in the formula to make me love it..
The brilliant Pretty Things have those magical little songwriting twists and magic i love in that style if i'm honest....
3 Little Teddy Bears sounds like a totally different band btw..Very pretty..
Have you heard this ace Idle Race one?
Just a great psych-pop single..I love it..
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10/23/2008 4:43:04 AM
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Hey Ison!!!
One more for you:
Martin Newell
A true lo-fi bedroom recording hero. Both with solo projects (such as his colab. with XTC's Andy Partridge The Greatest Living Englishman) and "band" projects like Cleaners From Venus and Brotherhood Of Lizards, he is Robyn Hitchcock's shut-in little brother.
You need to check him out, if you haven't already. (Did I mention him to you before?)
Oops. I mentioned him above for Richard Scotti.
Well.... here's the link, now.
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Auset
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10/23/2008 6:19:23 AM
Todd, you are SO cool. Gonna check some of this stuff out myself.
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10/23/2008 6:34:12 AM
Okay, Auset, let's see if I can get a specific one for you:.
You want something along the lines of your own style?
Are you familiar with Over the Rhine?. Great modern folk-pop-rock, with strong female vocals.
Or, maybe (if you don't know him already): the late, great Gram Parsons
Oooohhh!!!
Also, I think you would really dig this Chicago band:
Dolly Varden. Really, really great stuff!
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Auset
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10/23/2008 7:06:10 AM
I'll check out Dolly Varden (the link took me to a blank page). Familiar with Over the Rhine.. tis beautiful stuff.
Gram... most definitely love me some GP. We were recently part of a very big GP tribute here in St. Louis, among 8 other acts. Performed Juanita, Christian Life, Sin City, Hickory Wind, Close Up the Honky Tonks, and I Am A Pilgrim (I even played banjo on that one).
I helped DJ a station back in college at GA Tech... so I have a very stretched ear for music.
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Hop On Pop
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10/23/2008 7:09:12 AM
Oops.
Sorry about that Dolly Varden link.
Try this one.
Oh, and St, Louis? Remember The Unconscious?
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Auset
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10/23/2008 7:26:56 AM
Thanks for the link... yup.. heard them too... nice stuff.
The Unconscious... I never got the chance to see them, but have heard the stories. Heard they were the s*** years back. My husband Brad goes WAY back around here, knows everyone. We still run into Mike (the singer), he was part of a project called Shimmy Shack a few years back, got to join him on harmonies for a tune. Great voice.
small town.
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Hop On Pop
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10/23/2008 7:31:37 AM
Cool.
Fun that you were part of a GP tribute there.
I played a Gene Clark tribute show here in Chicago. (A little Byrds connection there, no?) That was a lot of fun, too. Gene's brother and Carla Olson were actually both on the bill and sounded wonderful. I opened up the show with solo/acoustic versions of "Here Without You" and "Why Not Your Baby". Great time.
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PopiKoK
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10/23/2008 7:50:59 AM
Super Smooth idea. And I will be interested to see what you come up with. This is a good one.
Leonard Cohen, Pixies, Orb, Legendary Pink Dots, Sinatra, Can, Miss Kitten, Ministry, Smiths, Amanda Ghost
Satro & PopiKoK
I have realized lately there is no more film in Filmmakers and no more Art in video. HD is loss of the worlds most brilliant, intricate, complicated, and intelligent Art ever. One that requires as much knowledge as possible in all venues of every art combined. The greatest have all or most died off. And the process to story telling from an infinite amount of possibilities is getting lost in the transition from film to digital. Its sadness is unbearable. So now I must change this as well. Much to do.
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10/23/2008 7:56:45 AM
Well Satro,
I believe that I already inadvertently hit you with my first suggestion: Wolfgang Press.
But, let's see if I can think of some more for you...
How about this one (if you don't mind songs being sung in languages other than English):
Caetano Veloso
He is pretty much THE MAN in Brazil and has been releasing records since the late 60's, and is still going strong. I suggest you check out albums from throughout his entire career. (Although the 80's output is a bit dicey.)
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PopiKoK
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10/31/2008 5:26:08 AM
Wow your ear, knowledge and taste in music is amazingly impressive. I think I have already mentioned to you that not one person has ever been able to pin us/me/PopiKoK down with a true comparison to any other group or sound. I was sure that although we have many characteristic elements in our music similar to other groups/artists (More so when compared to specific songs) it was impossible to make a comparison that has any accuracy until you mentioned Wolfgang Press. So spot on that it freaked me out I had never heard of them. And I really love their whole sound and body of work.
And then Caetano Veloso is mind blowing in life music and his use of images and story. I will now search for english translations for the lyrics to some of these songs. What you have done with this blog is brilliant and I hope it resurfaces to others to use now. Any more suggestions will be appreciated. Now here is one for you. Have you heard of The Legendary Pink Dots?
Smooth, Satro & PopiKoK
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Hop On Pop
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10/31/2008 5:35:32 AM
Thanks for the kind words, Satro.
I'm just doing this blog because I love to share music. I like to discover new music and I like it when I can help other people find new music that they like, just like friends of mine have helped me find stuff. It's fun.
As to The Legendary Pink Dots: I have heard of them, and I may have even heard some of their music in the past, but have never had the opportunity to really dig. Thanks for the reminder, because I do need to check them out!
And a couple of the other ones on here, too.
(I have no access to MySpace or YouTube at word and have to remember to check it out at home... once the kids are in bed!)
Thanks for your recs.
This is fun for me.
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Richard Scotti
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11/1/2008 6:50:02 AM
Todd, in addition to being a rock star, have you ever considered doing podcasts?You'd make a great DJ!
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The Man With No Band
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11/1/2008 10:45:22 AM
I agree with Richard ... although I don't comment on your blogs a lot Todd, I respect you highly .... and I always love reading your blogs ... Thanks Man...
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Slimdog Productions
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11/1/2008 12:33:07 PM
Hey Todd,
How about something along our style. I am really interested to see what you come up with. I'm like the rest where your knowledge of artists is quite amazing. If you have this great of a album/cd collection, I should have you guest deejay some sets for us if we get out your way. You should have your own internet radio station. I keep telling you to do a podcast on podomatic.com or 365.com(?) where you can start your own station. You would be a sure fire hit!!!
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Hop On Pop
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11/2/2008 5:22:40 PM
Slimdog:
Are you looking for hip-hop recs?
Soul and RnB recs?
Because, with hip-hop, I have to admit to being sorely shallow in my knowledge of the genre. I love a lot of it, but haven't had a chance to dig. And, I have to admit as well, that there are more artists that I hear that I don't like.
Although, with RnB, while I do need to dig a lot more, I also have a bit deeper view of it all. For instance, I picked up THIS compilation a couple of years back. Deep soul. Gritty and raw and extra dirty. Love it so much. Click the link above to read about it, or what the heck, here is a paste of the AllMusic review:
THE BIRMINGHAM SOUND: THE SOUL OF NEIL HEMPHILL, VOL. 1
In the mid-'60s, Neal Hemphill opened the Birmingham Sound Studio in the basement of his plumbing store, determined to provide a recording opportunity to the many talented artists of his native Alabama city. Although Hemphill continued offering his studio services right up until his death in 1985, his contributions to R&B, soul, funk (and more) remained little known outside the region. This stunning compilation now gives this dedicated-to-the-music man his due, bringing together 23 numbers recorded by Hemphill over the years, along with a carefully researched booklet that tells Hemphill's, his artists' and musicians' stories. Thirteen artists are featured within, ranging from stars such as Frederick Knight, to total unknowns like Little Lois Barber. She kicks off this set with strength and style, and it says something about the caliber of talent that passed through the doors, that even those who were there at the time barely remember her. Pat Peterman, the only other woman spotlit here, had a slicker style, and she absolutely shines on "You Gonna Reap It." It was Frederick Knight, however, who gave Hemphill his sole charting single, although two rarer gems feature here. He wasn't the only star to record at the studio, Roscoe Robinson, too had hits to his name, and both his contributions to this set are exceptional, with "Two Heart Accident" a death-song classic. Amazingly, David Sea didn't break into the R&B charts until 1991, and it's hard to understand why neither of the songs here made an impact. Chuck Strong was even less feted, but his "I Thought It Over" was surely worthy of success. However, this set is awash in shoulda-been hits. Check out Ralph "Soul" Johnson's potent "Set Me Free" — how could this number not have crossed over into the pop chart? While "Take Me Back" deserved to be an R&B Top Ten smash. OK, maybe Eddie Steel's "Groove Me Mama" was a little too derivative of Motown, and Bill "Butterbean" Flippo a bit too country for some tastes, but with the likes of famed songwriter Sam Dees in Hemphill's stable (here performing someone else's song!), the caliber of the numbers just never flagged. And be it the "Funky Soul" of Cold Grits, Broadneck's "Psychedelic Excursion," or the pop-flecked "High Time" R&B to be had with the Blue Notes, Hemphill loved soul and R&B in all their permutations, encouraging experimentation, new sounds, and new artists. Love of music drove him, and this compilation is a wonderful testament to that enduring devotion.
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They just came out with a Vol. 2 that I need to pick up, as well.
Have you heard of any of those artists?
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11/3/2008 6:12:28 AM
SLIMDOG:
I got another couple for you.
This one came up as I was listening to my iTunes on "shuffle":
"BabyLetsHaveABabyBeforeBushDoSomethingCrazy" by The Coup
A nice slow jam that is equal parts romantic and political. A really cool song with a great female vocal.
There's also another, harder jam on the same record called We Are the Ones. Sort of a combination of Prince, Rick James, and Digital Underground. These are the only two songs that I know from these guys, but I really need to check them out. Pretty diverse, as you can tell from the de_scription of those two songs, alone!
Also, are you familiar with an English soul/hip-hop band from the 90's called:
The Young Disciples?
I have their one and only album on vinyl, so have not been able to hear it for years. I miss it. Here's the AllMusic review:
On their impressive debut Road to Freedom, the fiercely political Young Disciples offer muscular funk garnished with jazz, hip-hop and R&B flourishes. The majority of vocals are handled by Carleen Anderson, whose low, smoky voice at times brings to mind the likes of Chaka Khan, Anita Baker and Oleta Adams. The production is clever and unpredictable; gospel organs open "Get Yourself Together" and then fade into the oncoming beats, while airy guitars introduce "Talkin' What I Feel" before pulling a similar about-face when confronted with some surging hip-hop rhythms.
Good stuff. Gotta pick that back up.
Hope that I've given you a couple of things that you haven't heard of before.
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Steve Ison
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11/3/2008 7:34:17 AM
Thanks for the Martin Newell link Todd..I listened to him on his myspace page...Powerpop with throaty vocals reminding me a little of the Psychedelic Furs bloke..Not bad..
My headspace at the moment is totally into 60s Roy Harper and The Incredible String Band that i've been listening to at my friend Colettes..Neither of which i've heard before-but are both totally ace..
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Slimdog Productions
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11/8/2008 9:58:25 AM
I have heard of Hemphill and I just had some layovers in Birmingham. I wish I would of contacted you last month for I would of went on a mission to find out more in the city. I'm going to try to get layovers this month so I can see if there are any places to visit. I saw a couple of small soul studios at 5 Points, a artsy district near downtown. The other artists and albums you mentioned, I will check them out. Thanks again for your wonderful insight. Always willing to learn something new!!!
Slim
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Hop On Pop
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11/8/2008 11:49:50 AM
Slim,
Did you check out
The Coup
or Young Disciples
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T
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Jesse Adams
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11/8/2008 1:10:14 PM
Todd to you I suggest maybe some Marcy Playground or Nada Surf if you haven't check them out already.
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Hop On Pop
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11/8/2008 5:18:20 PM
I have heard both, yes.
And actually, Mr. Adams, I will make the Young Disciples suggestion to you as well. Brilliant production!
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Hop On Pop
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11/10/2008 1:01:52 PM
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SLIM!
That band I was telling you about: The Coup?
They have a page here.
Or... did you know that already?
Also... I recommend this for anyone who likes seriously good hip-hop.
Reminds me a little of a less-confrontational Paris. The same message, the same musical restlessness, but with a more even temper.
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Slimdog Productions
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11/10/2008 9:35:06 PM
Just added "The Coup" to my station...Good Lookin' out Todd!!! I am checking "Young Disciples" out now as well...THANKS!!!
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never never band
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11/10/2008 9:50:22 PM
The Coup!
Revolutionary Rap!...sort of..
it is very good, It has a Oakland feel for sure.
I like those background singers too, It reminds me of Conscious Daughters and Paris..
I love that wah wah vibe at the end of "My Favorite Mutiny" I wish they'd explore that sort of funk vibe even more.
I cant get "we are the ones" to play..
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The Man With No Band
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11/10/2008 10:11:45 PM
RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWK !!!
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Hop On Pop
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11/11/2008 10:51:58 AM
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Phlegm and Steve Ison.
Maybe Bananafishü? (If you read any topics other than your own.):
Have any of you heard
The Judy's?
Think B52's crossed with Violent Femmes and you'll have a pretty good idea of their sound.
The link is to a short, 8-min. documentary about the band.
Dig it.
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never never band
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11/11/2008 12:32:32 PM
Hey!
I want to play..if thats OK sir.
what's out there that I need to hear?
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Hop On Pop
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11/11/2008 12:44:55 PM
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Hmmm...
Trying to think of something for you that you may not have heard.
I think that, for you, my recommendation of
The Young Disciples
will be a good one, too.
Also, are you familiar with
The Fall?
It's sort of a rap-rock without the R&B influence.
Punk. Confrontational. Very street, but very Cockney.
I might be reaching with this one, but I would think that it would be something that, if you dig Rock/Rap, you could appreciate once you get past the lack of the funk.
Just based upon what I hearing in your music.
I'm curious to know how off or on I am.
Oooh!
I just thought of another one!
The Birthday Party
It's Nick Cave's old punk band. Back when he was all goth, before he even found a hint of romanticism in that darkness.
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11/12/2008 6:26:24 AM
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NEIL (w/ Young) and No-Band Sam:
I think that i may have mentioned him at IAC before, but not yet in this thread, and I think that you will really dig yourself some
Jim Ford
And HERE is Rockpile doing of a song of his that he never recorded himself, but that is one of my all-time favorite tunes.
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Slimdog Productions
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11/12/2008 12:43:20 PM
HEY NOW Never Never!!! You know your Hip Hop!!! I still have The Conscious Daughters 1st CD. "We Go Deeper" is one of my favorite Hip Hop songs!!! And Paris was the "ish" back in tha' day...
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Eaglehead
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11/12/2008 2:30:24 PM
Ooh! I dont think The Fall would really appreciate being labelled cockney as they are a bunch of Mancs... Manchester dwellers - I wont forward this to Mark E Smith as he is not known for his humorous side - he he he!
C
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11/12/2008 10:50:45 PM
Hey Slimdog, I always loved that Oakland scene.
There was something special going on there...
The first time I heard Conscious Daughters was on Paris "Guerilla Funk" disk and I was blown away!
Ever listen to the "disposable heros of hiphopracy"?
or the Beatnigs?
That was a Sanfrancisco thing, Michael Franti came out of there...
It was strange to have these two very different scenes going on across the bay from each other, I think Paris kinda owned Oakland, or maybe embodied it.... and I think that city just had a meaner sound..
I love that stuff though. Paris Produced the new Public Enemy CD and it's Meaner than anything Chuck D has ever done before!
It's killer though!
Todd, I liked listening to The Fall today!
your links dont work for me, but I dug them up and was amazed to see they have had a 25 year career that's still going on!
I gotta say though it's that 80s stuff I found by them that I enjoyed the most, what a great sound..
I see they actually have a 2008 release!
the other one I couldn't find (that link also wont work for me)
is that the name of the band or of a track?
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Hop On Pop
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11/13/2008 4:41:58 AM
The Young Disciples are a band.
And, if you want to try to find a great track from them, see if you can dig up "Apparently Nothing".
See if this link works for you.
And about The Fall being Mans and not Cockney: what do I know? I'm just an ignorant American?
;>)
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Hop On Pop
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11/13/2008 6:29:58 AM
Another one for Richard Scotti, also for you Hugo and Ison:
The Webb Brothers
And, in case you're wondering, yes they ARE the sons of Jimmy Webb.
Maroon is their debut and very simply one of the best albums of the '00s. In my eyes, it captures the ennui of post-collegiate youth perfectly: the trolling of the bar scene. I cannot find a link for it, but please find yourself a copy. Or at least a link to the brilliant "Liar's Club".
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Hop On Pop
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11/13/2008 6:53:18 AM
Hey, Dick Aven!!!
Have you heard Tortise?
They have a sort of post-rock, jazz-influenced thing. Not trad. jazz at all, which I know is more your thing. But they can be very melodic and still a challenging listen at the same time. Great, great musicians.
Here is a long video of a set of theirs.
This might also be appealing for PopiKok, Bob Elliott, and Niteshift.
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Hop On Pop
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11/24/2008 6:54:18 AM
Titania:
I am back to recommend you some Roy Wood... solo.
He is exactly the type of fearless studio maniac that I think you would relate to. Not only did he come up with the concept of ELO (before being kicked out of his own band for being too "out there"). But his solo stuff is SO, so beautifully odd.
And check out this video, too.
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Pulse Eternal
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11/24/2008 7:49:15 AM
Todd,
Thanks HEAPS for the Roy Wood recommendation. I can't believe I have not discovered his music previously, especially being an ELO fan!
I have added See My Baby Jive to my Youtube favourites :)
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Hop On Pop
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11/24/2008 8:00:17 AM
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Glad that I could be of help!!!
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OH! and I have another one for you, too. A little less overtly wacky, but still waaayyyy wacky, when you really listen:
Super Furry Animals
Although, you may have already heard them before. Imagine, Paul McCartney jamming with Ministry on acid. That's pretty much it.
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