August 2017 Comics, Video, and Reviews by
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Almost
Charlie - A Different Kind of Here (CD,
Words On Music, Pop)
We absolutely loved the last album we heard from Almost Charlie.
And we absolutely love this one as well. Such incredibly inspired
music. Hearing this, we can't help but wish that more music listeners were
receptive to the incredible underground pop music that's being recorded
in the twenty-first century. Unfortunately, the best of the best remains
crushed underneath a heavy quilt of copycat canned pop that all sounds the
same. But never mind, the only thing that matters here is that those fortunate
enough to hear this band will have their lives slightly altered forever
in a very good way. Almost Charlie has an underground buzz that reminds
us of the excited devotion of those who first heard Big Star when
the band was originally making music. The band is the duo of Berlin's Dirk
Homuth and New York's Charlie Mason. Together, these two men
make music that is simply amazing. Tired of empty pop with no conscience
or soul? A Different Kind of Here might just be the answer to your
modern-day pop dreams. Spinning this, we feel like we're floating in heaven.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh...totally beautiful. TOP PICK.
Derrick
Anderson - A World of My Own (CD, Omnivore Recordings, Pop/rock)
If you're a fan of guitar-driven pop/rock bands from the 1980s and 1990s...you
owe it to yourself to check out this album. A whole host of mind-bogglingly
talented artists lent their talents in recording these tunes. Give A
World of My Own a spin and it's easy to hear why. Up to this point in
time, Anderson is probably best known for his previous band The Andersons!
and as a former bass player in The Bangles. 2017 finds him stepping
into the spotlight as a solo artist. We can't help but think this will be
the avenue that Derrick may have always dreamed of. This album features
wonderfully winding pop songs with cool lyrics, kickass vocals, and an overall
upbeat optimistic sound. The phrase pure pop definitely applies here.
These songs are extremely accessible and catchy and yet...they have almost
nothing in common with 99.9% of the current slop pop most folks currently
listen to. Killer tracks include "Send Me Down a Sign," "Something
New," "A Mother's Love," and "Spring." Uplifting
and totally cool. Top pick.
Ape
Shifter - Ape Shifter (CD, Brainstorm
/ Maximum Booking, Hard
rock)
Hard rockin' guitar instrumentals that deliver a real PUNCH. Ape
Shifter is the new band created by guitarist Jeff Aug, which
also features Florian Walter on bass and Kurty Munch on drums.
Aug is no newcomer to the world of music. The guy's been involved with an
impressive array of other bands and artists over the years. He has released
solo albums as well as albums from his previous bands Sorry About Your
Daughter and Banana Peel Buzz. Jeff is one amazing guitarist.
He's one of those guys who apparently becomes one with the six-stringed
instrument and things just go W-I-L-D. Walter and Munch provide the perfect
solid foundation for the guitar acrobatics. There's so much lame and tame
music being created in the twenty-first century. Bands like Ape Shifter
are helping to put the punch back in rock music. Eleven hard-hitting rockers
here including "Uhluhtc," "Desert Rock," "Dead
Tuna Boogie," and "Superhero Helden." Good solid stuff that'll
make the walls and floors SHAKE.
Jeff
Beal - House of Cards, Season
5: Music From the Netflix Original Series (Double CD, Varese Sarabande, Soundtrack)
Just about everyone is familiar with the television series House of Cards.
The show has been tremendously successful over the past few years. But what
many folks probably fail to realize is the critical role that music plays
in the equation. Regular readers may recall our previous coverage of House
of Cards soundtracks (they're all great). The music for the show
was created by master composer Jeff Beal, a man who has an incredible
knack for coming up with mesmerizing compositions that provide the perfect
backdrop for the stories being told on the screen. This double disc set
features a wealth of expertly-crafted recordings that will appeal to fans
of the show, as well as just about anyone else who appreciates top notch
serene and cerebral instrumentals. Some of the keyboard sections on this
album give us chills. Music for film and television just doesn't
get much better than this. We've been blown away by everything we've heard
thus far from Mr. Beal, and this album is no exception. Truly creative and
absorbing stuff. Highly recommended. TOP PICK.
Big
Star - The Best of Big Star (CD, Concord, Pop/rock)
A concise introduction to Big Star for those who have not yet had
the experience...and for completists who want everything. We're very
pleased to brag that we were fans of the band way, way, way back
when they were together...thanks to the wonderfully insightful opinions
voiced by Ira Robbins (Trouser Press) decades ago. Like many
others at the time, we were saddened by the fact that so few seemed to recognize
the band's talent. Long-time fans of the band would be best advised to seek
out more expansive collections like Complete Third or Keep
An Eye On The Sky...both of which contain some priceless rarities. But
folks who want a more brief collection of the band's best known recordings
will probably be better satisfied by The Best of Big Star. There's
no denying this sixteen-track album contains some of the group's best moments.
Countless fans and musicians have been eternally influenced by tracks like
"In The Street," "September Gurls," "Jesus Christ,"
"Take Care," "The Ballad of El Goodo," and "Back
of a Car" (always one of our all-time favorites). Interesting to note
that several of the tracks on this disc are the single versions/edits. Sadly,
Alex Chilton and Chris Bell are no longer with us. But their
songs live on forever...in the hearts and minds of so many music lovers.
Always a top pick in the land of the baby, we will forever
be in love with Big Star. Top pick.
Black
Helicopter - Everything Is Forever (12"
vinyl 45, Limited Appeal, Rock/pop)
To the best of our knowledge, this is the first time we've ever received
a record with a cover made of...wood (!?!). In addition to the unique
cover, this record also stands out because it's a 12" vinyl record
that plays at 45 RPM and is pressed on bright red vinyl. But don't think
the guys in Black Helicopter are a gimmick band, because they most
certainly are not. While the unique aspects of this release might be what
initially grabs your attention, the music is what listeners will ultimately
remember. These five tracks are driven by heavy duty grooves, fuzzy guitars,
driving rhythms, and vocals that are a perfect fit. It seems as if loud
gripping rock bands are making somewhat of a comeback in 2017. Bands like
Black Helicopter are helping to put the oomph back into rock music.
A refreshing release in so many ways...
Charles
Boyd - Crypt Kicker (Independently released
CD, Pop)
Imagine crossing Jonathan Richman, The Frogs, and Wild Man Fisher
together...add some electronic pop backup...throw in plenty of filthy lyrics...and
you might begin to have some idea of what Charles Boyd sounds like.
It'll be interesting to see and hear how folks react to this guy. Boyd definitely
has a sense of humor, and he seems to enjoy alienating people. There's a
lot to take in here...twenty songs that clock in at just under seventy-eight
minutes. So...is this album a joke? In some ways yes...but in some ways
not really. Charles writes good songs. And we love the fact that he's not
afraid to say just about...anything. Our favorite line on this album is
"Tell me what I can't say and I'll say it"...because that
pretty much sums up what's going on here. Are you ready for tracks like
"The Lustful Dead," "Some Girls Prefer C*nt," "Son
of Christ," and "Graveyard Slut"...? Interestingly, Boyd
looks like a very normal kinda guy. A strange listening experience. Interesting.
Carptree - Emerger (CD, Reingold,
Progressive pop)
Carptree is the Swedish duo of Carl Westholm and Niclas
Flinck. The two have worked together for years, creating music under
the name Carptree since 1997. Emerger is an interesting album with
a sound that's different from the rest. It's been some time since we've
heard an album with this kind of aura/vibe. In many ways, these tracks remind
us of the wonderfully inventive sound of the 1970s Genesis album
Selling England By The Pound. Westholm and Flinck utilize technology
to their advantage, using it as a tool to craft their music rather than
relying on it to cover up deficiencies. The compositions on this album have
a thick, complex sound...epic in nature but ultimately very smooth and listenable.
The vocals are particularly impressive here...and the lyrics are light years
beyond what we normally hear. Emerger manages to combine sounds of
the past with present day technology, providing the listener with a cool
audio roller coaster ride. Our favorite cuts include "The Fleeting
Deep," "Never to Return and Never Ever Leave," and "Dwindle
Into Greatness."
Cinema
Cinema - Man Bites Dog (CD, Dullest Records / Labelship,
Rock)
So much tame sameyness in the twenty-first century. Seems like such a shame,
doesn't it. You are tired of tame sameyness. You are now very very
tired of tame sameyness. Those seeking a jolt of reality from a band that
really knows how to make some big noise may very well find salvation in
Cinema Cinema. You won't find digital perfection in the band's music
and you won't hear so many overdubs that you can't discern what you're listening
to. This Brooklyn-based duo plays like there's no tomorrow...recalling some
of the more intense and adventurous bands that fans may remember from the
1990s. The songs are fast, loud, and intense. The playing is inspired and
unusual. This is the fourth full-length Cinema Cinema album. And, like the
band's previous releases, it's an exciting experience from start to finish.
Ev Gold and Paul Claro seem to be on a dedicated path to restoring
the world of rock music to what it should have been all along. Killer
tracks here include "Run Until You're Out," "Taxi Driver,"
"Mask of the Red Death," and "Shiner Number Five." Top
pick.
Clarinette - The Now of Then (Vinyl LP, Feeding
Tube, Experimental/atmospheric)
Clarinette is the one man band/project created by Dan Vallor.
The tracks on this album should instantly appeal to fans of Hammock
and Robin Guthrie. Vallor records compositions that are stark and
atmospheric in nature...concentrating more on the sounds and feelings created
by the instruments than notes and melodies. So many words could be used
to describe this music and yet...words really couldn't adequately convey
what's happening here. These tracks are dreamy and rather mental, creating
an absorbing world that allows the listener to interpret things in different
ways. What differentiates these tracks from other artists treading in similar
territory is the fact that there are true feelings and emotion threaded
into the music. Four tracks that should inspire and intrigue even the most
jaded listeners. This is a world where integrity and creativity seem to
be the main driving forces. Wonderfully inventive and unique. We love
it. (Readers should note that Dan is one of the folks responsible for those
wonderful Game Theory reissues that were recently released.) A true
underground gem. Top pick.
College - Shanghai (CD, Lakeshore
/ Invada, Electronic/pop)
College is the music project created by French electronic musician
David Grellier, who has another band/project entitled Valerie.
Using the name Mitch Silver, David is also a member of Sexy Sushi.
From what we're reading, apparently Grellier has taken off in a different
direction with this album. Shanghai features subdued electronic tracks.
Some are instrumentals while others include vocals. We like the fact that
the fine folks at the Lakeshore label now release albums by individual artists
(the label is mainly known for their unstoppable, mind-boggling stream of
killer soundtrack albums). What impresses us most about this music are the
keyboard sounds. Grellier comes up with some truly different sounds here,
many of which sound very organic in nature. We might describe some of these
tracks as modern mood music or something of that nature. Surprisingly, some
compositions might even be described as twenty-first century easy listening
(!). Classy sounding recordings from start to finish. Fifteen cuts including
"A Strange Guide," " Is It Time," "Next To The
River," and "The Airport."
Mark
Crozer and the Rels - Sunny Side Down
(CD-R, Planting Seeds,
Pop)
Being longtime fans of pure pop music driven by groovy guitars, we were
instantly drawn to the tunes on this album. Mark Crozer and the Rels
deliver sinfully catchy music with an overall great vibe. Co-produced by
the band and Mitch Easter and mastered by Tim Turan, this
album has a cool organic sound that reminds us of some of our favorite guitar
pop bands from the 1980s and 1990s. Songs take center stage here, as the
listener is treated to ten tracks of pure melodic heaven. What pushes these
songs over the top are the vocals. Mark Crozer has a voice that is perfectly
tailored for the kind of songs he writes. Even though a great deal of time,
effort, and energy was obviously spent creating these songs, they have a
cool kind of effortless feel that is inviting and inspiring. Pure pop fans
are bound to fall in love with tracks like "All You Gotta Do,"
"Corners of Your Mind," "Haunted Head," "Plasma,"
and "Say Hello." Top pick.
Electric
Bird Noise - The Spider...The Christ Child...The
Crow (CD, Silber Media,
Electronic)
Contrary to claims made by many people, credible music still exists. But
in the twenty-first century it keeps getting pushed further and further
into obscurity because most folks prefer music with no personality or substance.
We've been absorbing and enjoying music for years now from the South Carolina-based
band/project Electric Bird Noise. The Spider...The Christ Child...The
Crow is yet another bizarre addition to the band's catalog. The album
is short, lasting just over half an hour. The song titles are peculiar.
The songs themselves are even more peculiar. You won't hear any potential
hits here. And you won't find yourself mindlessly tapping your feet to the
music. These compositions are completely experimental in nature. Some would
certainly call this 'difficult music.' For us, this is yet another mind-challenging
journey into a world that gets stranger with each and every passing year.
We highly recommend all releases by Electric Bird Noise. In a world full
of samey soundalikes, this band instantly stands out from the pack. TOP
PICK.
Samantha
Fish - Chills & Fever (German import
CD, Ruf, Pop/rock)
Samantha Fish is a classy up-and-coming artist with a cool image
and sound. She's got a great soulful voice that will immediately capture
folks' attention. For this, her latest album, Fish went to Detroit and hooked
up with members of the Detroit Cobras to record these tracks. Folks
who dig classic soul/pop from decades past will find a lot to appreciate
here. Several of these tracks instantly reminded of babysue favorite
Amy Winehouse. Fish and her associates present a collection of covers
by artists like Jackie DeShannon, Jerry Ragavoy, Bert Berns, and
Allen Toussaint...plus they revisit some of her own songs that were
previously recorded only as demos. Backing Samantha on these peppy tracks
are Joe Mazzola (rhythm guitar), Steve Nawara (bass guitar),
Kenny Tudrick (drums), Bob Mervak (electric piano), Marc
Levron (trumpet), and Travis Blotsky (saxophone). Chills &
Fever is a pure feelgood experience that should please a wide cross
section of music fans. Cool cuts include "He Did It," "Hello
Stranger," "Little Baby," and "I'll Come Running Over."
Michael
Giacchino - Spider-Man Homecoming:
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (CD, Sony
Classical, Soundtrack)
We really liked Toby Maguire in the role of Spider-Man. But we're
certain that Tom Holland (the new man in the spider suit) is going
to be just as popular with viewers and fans. Music is most certainly one
of the most critical variables in Spider-Man Homecoming because it
features the incredibly talented skills of Michael Giacchino, one
of the most gifted twenty-first century composers of music for film and
television. Giacchino has created soundtracks for a whole slew of well known
motion pictures. For Homecoming, he presents tracks with a big orchestrated
sound...just what an action/adventure like this deserves. The album begins
with a short version of the original "Theme From Spider-Man" (from
the original television series), and then dives off into twenty-one additional
tracks that are bound to thrill and excite. As you might guess (considering
this is not only a Giacchino soundtrack but also on the Sony Classical label),
the sound quality is absolutely top notch. Gripping compositions
include "High Tech Heist," "Ferry Dust Up," "Lift
Off," and "A Stark Contrast."
The
Grip Weeds - Force of Nature: Live in NYC
(DVD, Ground Up, Pop/rock)
A terrific viewing and listening experience. This DVD presents The Grip
Weeds playing live for an appreciative audience at the Tribeca Performing
Arts Center in New York City. Hard to believe the band has now been making
music for almost two decades (!). For those unfamiliar with The Grip Weeds,
the folks in this band have an image that's kinda mod 1960s and their sound
combines elements from the British Invasion with power pop bands of from
the 1980s and 1990s. But it's all delivered with the slick precision of
twenty-first century know-how. This concert is a refreshing change of pace
from the norm in 2017. Whereas your average modern-day concert is very focused
on lights, dancing, and posturing...these four folks are first and foremost
concerned with playing their instruments and making everything sound great.
Kinda like Badfinger playing live in the 1970s...they didn't do much
other than stand around...but the music they made was pure magic.
The current Grip Weeds band is comprised of brothers Kurt Reil and
Rick Reil, Kristin Pinell, and Dave DeSantis. We love
the part of the show (before the band plays "Rainbow Quartz")
where drummer Kurt tells the audience that guitarist Kristin "plays
like a man." After which, Kristin quickly responds by saying "No,
you guys play like women." Hilarious. The band played 22
songs for their fans, and everyone was obviously lapping it up. We particularly
like the way this was shot. The cameras are right up at the stage with the
band. So instead of seeing an auditorium and concert goers, you feel like
you're actually standing on stage with the band while they're playing. We
haven't yet been fortunate enough to catch this band in concert...so this
is most definitely the next best thing. We highly recommend this
DVD...it's GREAT. Top pick.
The
Harmaleighs - Hiraeth (Independently
released CD-R EP, Progressive pop)
Intriguing modern pop with unusual lyrics. The Harmaleighs is the
duo of Haley Grant and Kaylee Jasperson, two ladies whose
musical energy seems to magically flow into some rather interesting areas.
Hiraeth is a Welsh words that means "longing for a home."
An appropriate title for this EP, because after releasing their debut album
(Pretty Picture, Dirty Brush)...the pair put everything they owned
into storage and hit the road. A brave thing to do when you consider it.
If there is one word we would use to sum up these songs, that word would
be...smart. Instead of churning out ideas and sounds that resemble
other up-and-coming artists, Grant and Jasperson seem to be following their
own muse...creating music that comes straight from their souls. Six genuinely
cool tracks here including "Lady Brain," "Birds of a Feather,"
and "Diamond Ring."
Hite - Light of a Strange Day (CD, Six
Degrees, Progressive pop)
The debut album from Hite, which is the band/project created by Julia
Easterlin. This is an unconventional album with an unconventional sound.
Although we didn't hear Easterlin's previous recordings, her earlier music
was apparently driven more by loops and technology. On Light of a Strange
Day she seems to be taking a more conventional approach, making music
that can probably be appreciated by a larger audience. But don't think for
a minute this is sellout pop, because nothing could be further from the
truth. Julia's songs are driven by a purely creative spirit. She's got a
great knack for coming up with superb winding melodies and her lyrics are
light years beyond what we normally hear. There's something very personal
about these songs that is engaging and intriguing. Interestingly, Julia
grew up in Georgia (!?) before moving to Boston and then to New York City
(where she now resides). This ten track album is certain to please music
fans wanting something more cerebral and intelligent than the dull dribble
churned out for the masses. Killer cuts include "Eliza Jane,"
"Light," "Lockstep," "Miss You," and "Try."
An impeccable album from start to finish. TOP PICK.
Hyperbubble - Western Ware (CD, Fellowshipwreck,
Pop/country)
One of the hardest working duos in the world of music. Not only are they
prolific and hard working, but most importantly Jess and Jeff
have a true sense of humor about what they're doing. Western Ware
will probably surprise a lot of people for many different reasons. Hyperbubble
fans probably weren't expecting an album of country and western. And country
and western fans are likely to be very surprised at these recordings.
You see, these tracks were recorded in Nashville using only electronic
instruments. You won't hear slide guitars, drums, and stand-up bass,
only electronic beats and cool analog instruments. Considering the unorthodox
sounds and arrangements, many will be impressed at how smooth and accessible
these songs are. Some songs have a slightly goofy sound, while others sound
like solid hits. In the very near future, just about everyone ought to
be talking about groovy hummable tracks like "Y'all Come,"
"Jolene," "Bar Wars," "Rhinestone Cowboy,"
and "The Electric Horseman." These folks always manage to hypnotize
and entertain. Simultaneously hilarious and thought provoking.
B.A.
Johnston - Gremlins III (Independently
released CD, Pop)
Canada's B.A. Johnston has been one of our favorite obscure artists
for quite some time now. Unlike so many other bands and artists who change
and alter their sound in order to reach a larger audience, Mr. Johnson seems
completely content to play for his relatively small but devoted fan base.
Johnston never lets his fans down because he always sticks to his guns,
delivering his strange obscure personal compositions to those willing to
listen. Gremlins III is B.A.'s eleventh studio album. It contains
a smattering of studio recordings as well as others recorded "at
someone's house in rural Nova Scotia with no running water" (haw!).
We sure hope this talented fellow stays on path and keeps doing what he's
doing. He's one of Canada's true originals, that's for sure. Intriguing
cuts include "I Need Donair Sauce," "Dayoff is a Dayoff,"
"Drive Thru Beef," and "So High In Foodland." This stuff's
not only hilarious...it's mentally stimulating as well. Neat.
Junior
Astronomers - Body Language (CD, Refresh, Rock/pop)
The first thing that grabbed our attention here were those wonderfully...LOUD
GUITARS. For some peculiar reason, guitars seem to have taken a back seat
in the mix in recent years. We've always been addicted to groovy guitars...so
we were instantly drawn into the tunes on Body Language because the
six-stringed instrument plays such a major role in the overall sound. The
four folks in Junior Astronomers are based in North Carolina...and
their music seems to have created quite a buzz lately. Working with engineer/producer
Mike Pepe, the tracks on this album have a hard gripping sound and
yet there are some poppish elements that give the songs a somewhat accessible
feel. The slightly alternative dark undercurrents in these cuts reminds
us of some of the more adventurous guitar bands treading around the United
States in the 1990s (one of our favorite decades for great music).
Junior Astronomers is comprised of Terrence Richard, Philip Wheeler II,
Elias Pittman, and Colin Watts. From the sound of these tracks,
our guess is that these folks put on some mindblowing live shows. Cool hard
rockin' stuff with brains.
Ben
Kenobi - Women of Crenshaw (Hardback
Book + CD, Singuya, Pop)
Quite an impressive package. This CD is housed in a beautifully designed
thick (280 pages) hardback book. We weren't sure what to expect from a submission
from South Korea. But whatever we might or might not have been expecting,
this one came as a complete surprise. The book features text in Korean and
English. It also includes plenty of cool photographs and artwork...plus
there are even expertly-designed postcards at the back. This is one of the
most elaborate cover ideas we've seen for an album. Ben Kenobi's
music is instantly satisfying and real. These songs sound very much like
some of our favorite American artists from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Some of the songs remind us of Ben Folds while others are reminiscent
of babysue favorite Bracket. But the similarities are only
slight, as this talented fellow is obviously following his own unique muse.
We checked out Ben's web site (link above) and were also very impressed
with a totally cool stark black and white video. In addition to this unique
book plus CD release, Kenobi has also just released two CD singles ("Bury
Me Down" and "Black & White"). If you love cool, intelligent,
well-crafted modern pop, you're almost certain to fall in love with this
guy's music. Recommended. TOP PICK.
Konrad - Artbreak (CD, Radical Turf, Pop)
Remember the days of old when home-recorded music had the sound and feel
of something that was actually recorded at home? Before technology made
it possible for everyone to sound exactly the same because they were suddenly
able to overproduce everything with thousands upon thousands of unnecessary
layers? For those who prefer music without all the annoying gloss, the music
of Konrad will be a refreshing splash. Artbreak is
his third full-length album...and it's a keeper. Eleven cool reflective
songs that occasionally recall a variety of classic artists from the 1960s
right on through to the present. We particularly love this guy's voice.
Eleven wonderfully inventive tracks here from a super smart guy who's doing
everything right. Our favorite cuts include "Are You (Really
There)," "Up and Up," "Statues," "Circles,"
"Nah," "Stuck in a Rut," and "Statik." We
love this album. Highly recommended. Top pick.
Brandon
Krebs - Refuge In Exile (Independently
released CD-R, Pop)
Brandon Krebs was previously releasing music under the name Stranded
Sullivan but opted to release this album under his own name. This is
a strong album featuring some totally cool melodies and mentally stimulating
lyrics. After spinning this album multiple times we're still dumbfounded
as to possible comparisons. Ultimately Krebs seems to be writing and recording
his own brand of pop that doesn't really borrow from any other specific
places. Nine tracks here, all of which are compelling and adventurous. And
yet...these songs are surprisingly listener-friendly and accessible. We
really love the vocals. Brandon gets his messages across crystal clear and
yet never seems to be pushing himself...allowing words and melodies to flow
naturally. All of these tracks hit the target...but our initial favorites
include "Blurred Outer Edges," "Alarm Pheromones," "The
One Way Mirror," and "TS Eliot."
Lake
- Forever or Never (Import CD, Tapete,
Progressive pop)
Lake is the Olympia, Washington-based band centered around the songwriting
skills of husband and wife duo Ashley Eriksson and Elijah Moore.
The band recently celebrated their tenth year. From the sounds we're hearing
on Forever or Never there are no signs of burning out whatsoever.
Even though these songs could best be categorized as pop, this is the kind
of pop music that is far removed from what the majority of listeners buy
into in 2017. Instead of calculated, pretentious slop, Eriksson and Moore
write and record heady and intelligent creative pop that seems driven first
and foremost by the pure desire to create. There are plenty of cool atmospheric
instruments and sounds that bleed in and out of the mix as these songs flow
by. Fluid might be the best word to describe the overall sound of these
tracks. We love the subtle vocals, delivered in such a way that the words
and lyrics seem to merge seamlessly with the instruments. Killer tracks
include "Turn Around," "Work With What You Got," "Christian
Comedians," and "Magazine." Top pick. If you're looking for
quality stuff, you can always find it on the Tapete label.
Richard
Laviolette - Taking the Long Way Home
(CD, You've Changed Records,
Folky pop)
We've been fans of Canada's You've Changed Records label for years.
And the latest album from Richard Laviolette is a good example of
why we continue to be impressed by this ultra-dependable and totally credible
label. On Taking the Long Way Home, Laviolette uses traditional instruments
and a stripped down sound to present his ultimately friendly tunes. Many
folks may describe this music as Americana, but to us a more descriptive
term seems to be folky pop. The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered
by Andy Magoffin and features the talents of a whole slew of credible/incredible
artists. If you're into the some of the more classic stuff that was recorded
in Nashville decades ago, you may very well find yourself in love with this
album. Richard sings with sincerity and passion...and his tunes should strike
a chord with those fortunate enough to hear them. Well-crafted cuts include
"Grey Rain," "Louella Austella," "The Rock and
the Moss," and "You've Really Got Me On The Run." Recommended.
Top pick.
The
March Divide - Don't Let Me Die in Arizona
(Independently released CD EP, Pop)
We've been listening to The March Divide for quite some time now.
The band's releases always catch our attention because we know that there
will be smart melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and a genuinely creative spirit.
Even though it's a far cry from the crappy world of commercial music in
2017, Jared Putnam's music could easily appeal to a wide cross section
of music fans. Instead of relying on technology or gimmicks, Putnam seems
driven to stick to the basics...concentrating mainly on words and melodies.
Don't Let Me Die in Arizona presents five smart songs that are resilient
and engaging. If you're a fan of modern pop/rock, you're almost certain
to fall in love with "Tired Voice," "I'm Not Sorry,"
"Cherry Bomb," "Someone Else's Problem," and "Make
Me Trip. Another excellent release from this perpetually entertaining artist.
Top pick.
Dazed
Marrow - Gaeseki Dream Machine (CD,
Cleopatra, Electronic)
How often do you hear electronic music recorded by a South Korean artist?
If you're like us, the answer to that question is...not very often.
But regardless of who created it or where it was recorded, this album is
bound to strike a chord with folks into the more creative side of technology-driven
music. In some ways, these tracks remind us of some of the electronic pioneers
from the 1970s. But other tracks have an overall sound and feel that is
decidedly twenty-first century all the way. Dazed Marrow tunes
are definitely a purely creative experience. You won't hear any hits here...or
even any potential hits. This music was created by the simple desire
to be creative with sound. The result...is sixteen tracks that will tickle
the brain and stimulate the senses. Cool, puzzling cuts include "Venturing
Into Etherea," "In Your Heart," "The Universe,"
and "Codex Gigas."
Trevor
Morris - Emerald City: Original
Television Series Soundtrack (CD, Lakeshore,
Soundtrack)
We haven't seen the television series Emerald City. But after reading
what others have to say, we look forward to checking out this controversial
show. While applauded by many, the show also had its detractors (mainly
critics). Even though the show was canceled after the first season, there
seems to be a growing number of people who appreciate what the show was
about. The music for Emerald City was created by Trevor Morris,
and it's very, very different from what one normally hears in a television
program. These tracks are peculiar and intriguing. Morris incorporates electronics
and traditional instruments into a world that is dreamy, hypnotic, and often
surreal. There's a lot to take in here. This album features thirty-four
compositions. So many styles drift in and out of the mix...electronica,
classical, jazz, world music, and more. This exotic mixture features cool,
well-constructed cuts like "The Storm," "Dorothy and Lucas,"
"The Lion Knees for Queen Tip," and "I've Come To Take You
Home." Recommended. Top pick.
The Muffs - Happy Happy Birthday To Me (CD reissue, Omnivore
Recordings, Pop/rock)
Another killer Muffs reissue courtesy of the fine folks at Omnivore
Recordings. Although Blonder and Blonder was probably the one that
sold the most, Happy Happy Birthday To Me seems to be the band's
favorite album that best captures their overall signature sound and style.
It's certainly a fan favorite. This was the first album produced by guitarist/vocalist
Kim Shattuck. The stripped down rockin' sound is a perfect fit for
the group's instantly addictive buzzsaw power pop. The Muffs are one of
those rare bands whose basic lineup has remained the same for a very long
time (after a couple of initial shifts early on). The band is still comprised
of Kim Shattuck on guitar, Roy McDonald on drums, and Ronnie
Barnett on bass. Remastering was provided by Gavin Lurssen and
Reuben Cohen...so you know the sound is totally out-of-sight.
Birthday is probably the most consistent Muffs album...there are
no bad tracks. This reissue features the totally rockin' B-side "Pace"
as well as six nifty previously unreleased demonstration recordings. If
you've never heard the Muffs before, this would be an excellent starting
point. If you're already a fan of the band well then...you probably already
own this must-have release. We could never ever get enough
of The Muffs. One of the best power pop bands of all time. Highly recommended.
TOP PICK.
Scott
Nolan - Silverhill (CD, Baldwin County Public Records, Pop)
Nice, smooth, hummable, friendly mid-tempo pop from Scott Nolan.
This guy has a familiar sound that should appeal to lots of music fans.
The tracks on Silverhill are decidedly laidback and contain plenty
of cool threads of Americana. These songs are driven first and foremost
by lyrics and vocal melodies. To assist listeners in appreciating the words,
a hefty lyric booklet is included...and the font is large enough that you
can actually read them (rare). These tracks were recorded live during
a two day recording session in Alabama...which could explain why these songs
have such a nice, spontaneous, organic sound. Nolan has released nine albums
in the twenty-first century. But our guess is that Silverhill just
might be the one to push his career up to the next level. Smooth heartfelt
cuts include "Forever Is A Long Time," "Shake It Loose,"
"One Little Spark," and "You Leave Alone."
Reverend
Peyton's Big Damn Band - Front Porch Sessions
(CD, Thirty Tigers, Roots/rock)
We went nuts over this band's last album and we've been hopelessly
impressed ever since. If you like personality and presence, the folks in
this band will definitely appeal to you. At a point in time when
so many folks seem to be xerox copies of one another, these three individuals
instantly stand out from the pack. The Big Damn Band is actually
the trio comprised of Reverend Peyton, Washboard Breezy Peyton,
and Maxwell Senteney. These folks play a brand of homegrown bluesy
music that would not have sounded out of place in the 1930s, 1940s, or 1950s.
But in 2017, it's definitely coming from an entirely different universe
from virtually everyone else. If you want to get a quick dose of what these
folks are all about, pull up any one of their thoroughly entertaining videos
(click on link above) and you're sure to be mesmerized. Front Porch Sessions
couldn't be a more appropriate title, as these songs sound very much like
folks from the past playing music on the front porch. A lot of artists claim
to be roots artists these days...but these folks are the real deal.
True to the claim of the press release, Reverend Peyton certainly is "bigger-than-life."
The guy's got so much presence that it probably freaks most folks out. But
man oh man, can he play a mean slide guitar. Plus he's got a voice
that's impossible to ignore. Sessions is yet another hugely successful
album, featuring cool tracks like "We Deserve A Happy Ending,"
"Shakey Shirley," "One More Thing," and "Cornbread
and Butterbeans." Recommended. TOP PICK.
Phineas
and the Lonely Leaves - Stay Bright
(Independently released CD, Pop)
It's been a while since we last heard from Phineas and the Lonely Leaves.
The band's well-received last album (The Kids We Used To Be) was
released way back in 2010. Now comes the follow-up. Stay Bright is
cut from the same general fabric as Kids. The album features bright,
catchy, hummable upbeat guitar pop tracks presented with enthusiasm and
upbeat energy. The band is driven by the songwriting skills of Timothy
Feeney, a fellow who seems to be driven by a genuine desire to write
songs with substance. The eleven tracks on this album may remind many listeners
of underground guitar bands in the United States in the 1990s, before everything
became perfectly tweaked and digitized. Once again, these guys present tunes
with a nice fresh sound and vibe. Smart pop for thinking listeners. Our
favorite tracks include "Still the Same," "The Way We Were,"
"Too Late," and "Love What Lies." Cool melodies from
start to finish. Neat.
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Romantica - Shadowlands (CD, Last
Chance, Soft pop)
The fourth full-length release from Romantica, and the first new
album in seven years. If you like soft, smooth pop...it doesn't get much
smoooooother than this. The tracks on this album should please just
about anyone who likes cool flowing melodies, excellent vocals, and an overall
laidback vibe. According to main songwriter Ben Kyle, Shadowlands
is the "first real band record we've made." These well-produced
tracks have a great deal of potential commercial appeal. The songs have
a nice warm familiar sound, and the overall feel will likely remind many
of analog recordings from decades past. Fourteen impeccably recorded cuts
here including "Let the Light Go Through You," "Cecil Ingram
Conor," "We Were Young," and "Get Back in Love."
This one is sure to stand the test of time.
Kelley
Ryan - Telescope (Independently released
CD, Pop)
This one came to us by way of Ms. Wendy Brynford-Jones. A good rule
of thumb is that if it comes from the desk of Hello Wendy...you know
it's gotta be good. Before releasing music under her own name, Kelley
Ryan released music under the name astroPuppees. That project
managed to get her music heard by lots of folks...but nowadays her solo
career really seems to be taking off. Telescope is Ryan's third album,
and it's a keeper. These finely-crafted tracks feature cool reflective
melodies, arrangements that are a perfect fit for each song, and absolutely
infectious vocals. You'll have to hear these harmony vocals to believe
'em...wow......(!). This is pop music, but it's nothing like the
canned modern pop most listeners are accustomed to hearing. These tracks
are super smart and resilient...and they won't sound tired or dated six
months from now. Kelley has really hit the target dead center with this
release. Keen and totally cool cuts include "The Darkest Stars,"
"Save Me," "The Broken News," and "Real Gone Girl."
We love the sound of these tracks...YES. Top pick.
The
Shizophonics - Ooga Booga (10"
vinyl EP, Pig Baby, Rock)
This band pulls out all the stops on this wonderfully satisfying 10"
EP pressed on vibrant orange vinyl. We're always on the prowl for bands
and artists whose creativity hasn't been dampened and tamed by the tidal
wave of musical mediocrity in the 2010s. So this month the sound of The
Schizophrenics was just what the doctor ordered. These folks play with
wild abandon and their energy is undeniable. Ooga Booga presents
five tracks, all of which pack a mighty big punch. We just love the band's
crashing rhythms and super loud guitars. If you wanna hear and see what
this band is all about, pull up one of their videos on the internet...YOW!!!
These tracks may remind listeners of bands from the 1990s...one of the
most highly creative decades for loud driving rock music. This band totally
rocks. Highly recommended. TOP PICK.
Le
Seul Element - Demon (CD, Cleopatra, Experimental)
Listening to this album, we can't help but be reminded of the fact that
there just isn't enough truly experimental music being made in 2017. For
whatever reason, most artists go the easy route...writing and recording
music that they feel will sell and appeal to a large audience. There's nothing
wrong with that, of course. But it does mean that the truly creative stuff
keeps getting pushed farther into the underground...where fewer and fewer
listeners venture to go. Nevermind all that. What matters here is that Demon
is an exceptionally creative and intriguing collection of compositions recorded
by the experimental French band Le Seul Element. In terms of overall
scope and sound, Demon reminds us very much of some of the more intrinsically
rewarding modern soundtrack recordings we've heard lately. These compositions
create moods...some of which are peculiar and some of which are kinda spooky.
One thing is certain. You aren't likely to hear the latest recordings from
Le Seul Element on The Today Show (blech!) or Ellen (double
blech!). This band is treading in territory far too inventive and intriguing
for the general public. Ten cool cuts here including "Mersey Mad Beat,"
"24D," "Decrepitude Love," and "Her Eyes."
Wonderfully different in so many ways... TOP PICK.
Silent
Boys - Roadside Flowers (CD, Walrus
Music, Pop)
Despite the fact that they've been making music for decades, the guys in
Silent Boys retain their captivating sound with their highly stylized
guitar pop. The band has been playing and recording since the 1980s. So
if some of the tracks on this album remind you of 1980s American guitar
bands, you have to remind yourself it's because Silent Boys are one
of the original bands from the 1980s. So no wonder their music is reminiscent
of that time period. The band is currently comprised of Wallace Dietz,
John Suchocki, John Moran, and Michael Click. Roadside Flowers
is a short album that clocks in at just under half an hour. But in that
amount of time these guys make it perfectly clear that they've lost none
of their magic over the years. Eight thoroughly entertaining tracks here
including "Watermelon Girl," "Roadside Flowers," "God's
Gift," and "Redemption." Ultra-hummable, catchy stuff.
ThreeFifty - Gently Among the Coals (Independently released CD, Progressive)
We truly admire bands and artists like ThreeFifty. This album is
a far, far, far cry from the continually decaying quality of commercial
music in the 2000s. The musicians in this band probably already realize
that their music is miles above the heads of most listeners. And yet...our
guess is that they're driven mainly by the pure desire to create. Gently
Among the Coals presents complex, unorthodox, modern progressive compositions
that weave in and out of all kinds of musical terrain. And yet...instead
of sounding difficult and artsy...they have a nice pleasant flowing quality
that is most appealing. ThreeFifty is a large band comprised of eight members,
all of which seem ultra-proficient on their instruments. These tracks sound
something like a world where progressive bands from the 1970s meet underground
art rock from the early 2000s. We can't think of any other artist or band
we've heard of late that has a sound even remotely similar to these folks.
Sparklingly fresh tracks include "Crossing State Lines," "Allegiance,"
"The Door," and "Freedmen." Highly intelligent stuff
played with true focus and style. Top pick.
Tow'rs - Grey Fidelity (Independently released CD, Pop)
Just like Linus in the pumpkin patch, we seem to always be on a continuous
search for sincerity in the world...and particularly in the world of music.
Well, we found sincerity again...this time in the music created by the band
Tow'rs. This six piece band is driven by the songwriting skills of
Kyle Miller and features the talents of Gretta Miller, Kyle Keller,
Emma Crislip, Ryan Smith, and Caleb Friesen. Rather than just
play music together, these six individuals are much closer than that. They
share their lives together. You can hear that closeness and camaraderie
in the songs on the curiously-titled Grey Fidelity. A far cry from
your average twenty-first century pop album, this CD presents songs that
are intelligent, moody, slightly cryptic, and ultimately very soothing.
Hard to compare this to any other artists or bands because the music seems
to stand squarely on its own. Eleven impeccably crafted cuts here including
"Girl in Calico," "Alright," "Consolations,"
and "I Can't Help Myself." Cool stuff delivered with class and
style.
Transient
Songs - Stealing Sand (CD, Two Roads,
Pop)
Cool guitar-driven modern pop from Seattle's Transient Songs. The
band was formed in 2007 by Jon Benjamin Frum. The band is rounded
out by the superb skills of Michael Shunk, Dayna Loeffler, and Craig
Keller. Stealing Sand reminds us very much of some of the more
enlightened underground guitar bands in the United States in the 1990s...when
music was really hitting an all-time peak in terms of creative integrity.
The tracks on this album are presented simply using only essential ingredients.
Considering how strong these songs are, this approach was exactly what was
necessary. Instead of overproduced glop where too many layers spoil the
broth, these tracks come across sounding genuinely inspired and totally...groovy.
Frum has a wonderfully cool voice that really pushes these songs to another
level. Smart, memorable cuts include "Stealing Sand," "Lost
in the Middle," "All Said and Done," and "Those Hidden
Lakes." Resilient and ultimately very substantial stuff. Recommended.
TOP PICK.
John
Williams - Themes and Transcriptions for
Piano: Simone Pedroni
(CD, Varese Sarabande,
Instrumental)
The music of John Williams, as interpreted by master pianist Simone
Pedroni. Just about everyone is familiar with John Williams compositions
because his music has appeared in so many different places for so many years.
His songs are normally presented with an orchestra with a great big sound.
As such, this album may make more people aware of the pure artistry of Williams
music...because this time the songs are presented using only a single piano.
We have to admire Pedroni's use of restraint on these recordings. Instead
of overplaying and overemphasizing, Simone simply plays the songs simply
without any unnecessary variables entering into the equation. This allows
the listener to appreciate the simple beauty...and wonderful flowing melodies...in
Williams' music. Twenty-seven tracks here...and they're all impeccable.
Our favorites include selections from the motion pictures Lincoln
and The Book Thief.
Zero
Times Everything - Sonic Cinema (CD,
7DMedia, Progressive)
We love this band name. But it's so much more than just a name...because
the music's great as well. Zero Times Everything is the trio comprised
of Tony Geballe, Pietro Russino, and Richard Sylvarnes. Sonic
Cinema presents a world where progressive rock merges with experimental
sound to create a heady...and sometimes spooky...listening experience. This
is a lengthy album clocking in at over sixty minutes. During the course
of these ten tracks these musicians manage to come up with a wild array
of moods, sounds, and styles. Listeners wanting simple and catchy stuff
will want to steer clear of this, of course. But more adventurous music
fans will find all of this creativity wonderfully perplexing and inventive.
There's so much stale commercial music in the world. What we need is more
bands like Zero Times Everything who prove there's still plenty of creative
space yet to be filled in the world of music. Killer tracks include "And
Now This...," "Kapital," and "Vox Populi."
A
Ryan Adams - Heartbreaker (deluxe edition)
Ryan Adams - Dustjacket (relaxed edition)
Additional Items Composed - Reversal of radishes
Additional Items Reversed - Back to the additional items
Adele - My frisky rat puppy done ate my head off
Alice Copper - Lob it to Seth
Allman Brothers - Crackdown concert 1986
Shirlette Ammons - Language barrier
Am Not - Am too
Anohni - Hopelessness
Anthrax - For all kings
Antlers for Booboo - Oh no not that tired old runt again
Apples Got Smushy - Train smush
Athens Is Not A City - Trauma for the bush animals
Augusta Is Not A City - Wilma for the plush panels
B
Bad Bump - Banana tread
Badfigure - Crooked down
Bambi Dambi - Lambi
Ballerina Pumps - Blackass
Barge - Limpy
Beadulls - Desmocker
Beatles - Medium rare
Bee Numb - Numb bee
Beyonce - Sorry
Beyonce - I can dance even if I can't do anything else very well
Beyonce - If all you want is an ugly body and face, I've got both
Beyonce - Don't you get tired of hearing my stupid name all the time
Beyonce - I'm really a boring old hag who looks terrible without thick layers
of make-up
Beyond the Beyonder - Blander and blander
Bjork - Vulnicura live
Black Tabitha - Pastor of senility
Blankets for Blankets - Laps
Blender in a Blinder - Fizzle
Breezer the Flew - Like dazzlers in fume
Butler Pudding - Lippity gris gris
Buzz's Lamp Cord - Tawny frink
C
Car Mump - Dazed and refused
Casket of Corformity - Laser dog
Cast of Cast - Lastly
Cat Grave - Mickey's laboratory
Cesula - Maid in martians
Chance The Rapper - Coloring book
Chicago - Love songs
Chump - Malaria
Chunks of Paisley Pumps - Lordy the snore is a plaza burn
Eric Clapton - I still do
Phil Collins - No jacket required
Come To Lulu's Nurse - Romp and the bumpy tum tum
Confederate Railroad - Happy to be alive
Conscious Or Not - Grumpy lazy
Crap You Like - Tape measure
Crosby, Stills & Nash - Survival Sunday
Crunchy Links - Switches and prawns
Czerchnkii - Dim
D
Dadfinger - Where's dad's finger when you need it?
Dae Dae - Mae Mae
Daisy Days - Freezing
Damn People - Damn People
Damn Tumblers - Damn Tumblers
Damn Warp - Damn Warp
Damn Zoo - Damn Zoo
Deftones - Gore
Diets Are For Dimwits - Lassie's lost pudding cup
Dimmer than Dim - Inputs
Dion - New York is my home
Dirty Pennies - Flocks and pimps
Doves That Die Today - Lassie
Drippy Dennis - Directional
Dry Potato - Sync
Ducks for Ducks - Nine hundred ponies
Dumb Sounds - Like Nanny and the poodle
E
Each and Each - Teach
Eachy - Preachy
Eat The Bounty Feathers - Naptime
Ectonerf - Bah baddah bah
Elephant Muff - Beneath the blurry knob
Elves and Bumpy Thumpers - Original motion picture soundtrack
Emergency Flakes - Phasers
Empty - Flow
Empty Flower - 1 2 3 4
Enter the Entrance With Lockets - Glasses on the puddle
Eventually We'll All Die With Nothing - Pom poms
Everyone But - But Everyone
Ewe - Ranch funk
EZ - Not so
F
FA - La la
Famous Famous - Converter
Far Out Far In - Farin
Faxes Forever - Limp little pixies
Ferz - Lizzy
Fifty Million - Zero lads
Finks Forever - Live at the dead
Five Times Fifty-Five - Live
Four Times Four Is Four - Five times
Foxes - All I need
Fume - Lumps
Funky Laminate - Parking
Fur For Francis - Pouches
G
Gas Pumps - Last primper
Gauge Rage - Now cow
Germany's Burp - Lamp drill
Get Your Begging Done - Tower bitch
Vince Gill - Down to my last bad habit
Goo Goo Dolls - Boxes
Graham Slackers - Naturally grabby
Ariana Grande - Into you
Grass Patches - Dolby
Josh Groban - Stages live
David Guetta - This one's for you
Guns N Roses - Acoustic session: Radio broadcast 1987
H
Hamster on a Bun - Heartache on a bun
Hay - Hay
Hazle - Measurements
Hell for Humans - Happiness is a dumb puppy
Help Me Help Me - Liver
Help the Hopeless - Bloody hearts get you nowhere
Hissy - Laserbon
Hitt - Dawn for the loud birds
Hizzers - Stuck
Ian Hunted - Punts and nuttters
Husperate - ADN
Hut for Henry - Universe of sandy
Huzzle - Earlier albums
I
Ian - Jackknife
Icky - Picky, picky, picky
If It Dies Don't Touch It - I offered more than they wanted and they took
it
If You Knew Nothing You Would Be Nothing - Drips
Inky Doll - Dampness and dryness
In The End The Beginning - Ridgefield
It Stays Warm - Square butter
IX Lamb Sweater - To each his each
IZZ - Each his to his
J
Michael Jackson - Off the wall
Michael Jackson - Towers of nothing
Michael Jackson - Nosey dopes
Jerry's Apple - Towers
Jerry's Crud - Narry a buster
Jersey is Swervy - Translustre
Jethro Toil - Sick as a tick
Jethro Wump - Aquatong
Elton John - Wonderful crazy night
Elton John - Where did my voice go?
Jones Is A Donkey - Drammamine
Jones Is An Elephant - Mine ain't mine
Judas Priest - Battle cry
Junk Is Just Junk - Lady trunk
K
Kaas - Lacey
Kalesh - Kaos
Kandy and the Ks - Lassie's drool
Kows - Land of the Kows
Krap - Krap
Krazy Cow - Lots of tips
Krunchy Krunch - Captain's caps and tons
Kudzu's Lamp - Drastic
Kunks - The Late Glossy Kunks Album
KWKWERA - Lists
L
Ladies For Pretzels - Louder than the other thing that we had discussed
earlier
Lamb Peppers - Smuppy
Cindi Lauper - Detour
Laxative Preamble - Naps and snappers
Let There Be Let - Now there be meow
Lisa Said - First time, long time
Lists - Stop the Lists
Loretta Lynn - Full circle
Loud and Loud - Dull and dull
Lumineers - Cleopatra
Lumps - Lousy mouses
Lung Disease - Trowel
M
Manners and Nanners - Tablets for pokey
Masta Ace - The falling season
Matchbox - Going down there
Math for Math's Sake - Plazas
Maze Lops - Trazzler
Mazer's Big Torch Bucket - Lipsy
Millie's Pork Bucket - Boxes won't go away
Monkey Chuck - Arlene
Monkey Davis - Nervous
Monkey Pauline - Damnable
Moo Moo the Bow Wow - Trouser's ain't fresh no more
Motorhead - Clean your clock
Mrowl - Prowling for mrowl
Murphy and Nop - Dammy and slop
Murphy's Paw - Plaid and dumb
N
David Nail - Fighter
Nasal and Tonsil - Lasers and urchers
Ned and the Headrumpers - Trowels
Aaron Neville - Apache
Newsboys - God's not dead
No More Blouses - Farmy
More More Cactus - Deal or no no
Now Cows - Blouses and thermometers
Numb's Fumbler - Town and mouth
O
Octorub - Norbie
Oh No That Old Shithead Is Here Again - Rotten old schmucks with no manners
Oooh - Uuuuuh
Oooh Oooh - Uuuuuh uhhh
Opposite of Opposite - Lopposite
Orange Floyd - Sharp glide of the goon
Osmosis - USB #7
Other Muzzles - Howdy Pops
Oz and the Schnoz - Pow wows and monkeys
P
Painted Fuss - Nope
Pants and Pantless - Rainy press
Part Blub - Fran is ugly
Paws With Fingers - Ink bus
Pet Shop Boys - Super
Poodle Powder - Dust of the dawgie
Mike Posner - At night, alone
The Puddles - Nappy load
Punk Biscuits - Sap
Punk Noodles - Take this noodle and cook it
Puny - Runny infection
Pusfergradison - Nay, the basket sayeth
Q
Quacks - Trippy truck
Quails and Trucks - Lamb power
Queen For A Tray - Lower the pork
Query - Stop the questions
Quest for Dope - Smoking snuff
Quails Got Drunk - Beer and tissue paper
Quicker Than Daffy - Cords that don't work
Quiet Little Worm Thing - Never thought about it and never want to now
Quiz Germs - Links that don't work
Quurtie - Lousy bench
R
Radiohead - Daydreaming
Radiodud - Half of the basic shop
Debbie Rafter - Lemme after
Raws - Raws and raws
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dark necessities
Reel to Raoul - Mouthpiece
Reform Club - Never yesterday
Rely On Relish - Candy dash
Mick Rhodes & The Hard Eight - Paradise city
Rihanna - Anti
Rolling Bones - Get your mama's kraut
Rumpy - USBs and RTDs
Runny - Tippy's revenge
Rush - Beneath, between and behind
Ruzzer - Bow to the Ruzzer
Rylo - The dog's head is not steady anymore
S
Larry Samual - Barney doesn't have hugs for me
Santa Died Last Night - Presenting...
Santana - Santana IV
Blake Shelton - If I'm honest
Blake Shelton - If you're into what I do you're obviously on the wrong web
site
Blake Shelton - If people think I'm handsome they must really be confused
and retarded
Blake Shelton - If I'm dishonest
Shotgun Louise - Rampy dim
Shotgun Tina - Lousy lamps
Shotgun Zappa - Mouses and mouses
Smashing Drumsticks - Pass the pepper
Smuppy - The tatters that ground pepper
Snoop Dogg - Coolaid
Sparse - Kim's Ono spy mouse
Rick Springfield - Rocket science
Bruce Springsteen - Roxy night
Mavis Staples - Livin' on a high note
Steely Dan - Doing it in California
Barbra Streisand - Encore
Styx - Suite madame blue: Radio broadcast 1977
Sultans of Swing - Subcontinental drift
Swap and Change - Loudness weird
Swenter - Flowers
Swy - Rent
T
Tai Tai - Lists
Talking Sheds - Lambs forking up tonsils
Tea For Lunch - Massachusetts isn't a country
Teepee Tupperware - Laura's butter pand
Telltale - Taller toll
Thuds - Ready for emperors
Thunder - All you can eat
Justin Timberlake - Can't stop the feeling
Trunk Idiots - Laugh when it's all over
Try To Try - Stop and try
Tummy Bus - Lambs and prawns
Tunker - Lassie's paw
Twisted Sister - Rock 'N' Roll Saviours: The early years
Steven Tyler - We're all somebody from nowhere
TZ397 - Rowl the smunk
U
Ugly Banana - How do the hussy wink
Ugly Orange - Do the mouse
Ultraplucks - Eyebrow mania
Umbrella Vision - Church of tassle
Uncle Duck - Mushed
Uncle Pregnant - Does and rodents
Keith Urban - Ripchord
V
Various Artists - A collection of dull dribble that no one will ever notice
Various Artists - We stopped makin' em because they stopped buyin' em
Various Artists - No one buys these kinds of compilations anymore so that's
why we keep producing 'em
Various Artists - Tribute to someone whose name we can't remember
Various Artists - Trying to get something heard never works
Various Artists - The most boring bands you never cared to hear
Various Artists - We've the last ones to know the last ones
Various Artists - Our albums are always the first to get thrown away
Various artists - Who gets to eat the trash
W
Wally Is Near - Stamp that thing goodbye
Wanda and the Wandas - Limp
We Don't Get It - Now is the now
Well I Guess This Is Just Another One - Lumps
Whether Or Not - Lousy weather
William XIII - XIII or 238
Lucinda Williams - Ghosts of Highway 20
Wind That Goes - Don't
X
Xie - La la the distance away
X-ray Pecs - Lookie away
X-ray Stats - Box cutters and tramplers
Xzistance - Lift down
Y
Yack Yack - Tacky tick
Yanni - The dream concert
Yell All The Time For Whatever You Pay For It - Taxi service
Yellow Floyd - Park wide until noon
Yesterday's Potties - Damp portions
Yes We Will Be Bananas - Trap doors
Yes You - You guessed it
You might - Yes you might
You never - Well I never
Yoyos for Panama - Sharp
Yoyos for Zop - Trollo mia presto
Yuck This Tastes Awful - Don't eat it then
Z
Zappa and the Zappettes - Trown
Frank Zappa - How flowers got in the potty train
Zunk - How the leaves got patchy
Zupper - Towels for Blanche
Zyle - Twelve and fifty
