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| Subject | Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre |
| Date | Sun, 6 Feb 2005 15:21:17 -0800 |
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A little more muscle?
Cheap Trick (of course...)
TSAR - s/t (a fan of Silver Sun should like this one)
The Wildhearts - Must be Detroyed
Loveless - Gift to the World
Superdrag - in The valley of Dying Stars
Guided by Voices - Isolation Drills
Arlo - Stab the Unstoppable Hero
Sloan - Action Pact
----- Original Message -----
From: <audities-owner@smoe.org>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 2:00 PM
Subject: audities-digest V3 #99 (10 msgs)
> The Audities Digest: for the discussion of insanely great pop
> Volume 3 : Issue 99 : "text" Format
>
> Messages in this Issue:
> Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> ["Michael Curry"
<mike@currym.freeserve.co.uk>]
> Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre [John P Burroughs
<jpburro@juno.com>]
> Smithereens ["Steve Clay"
<sbc@pobox.com>]
> Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> ["floatingunder"
<Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com>]
> Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre ["Gene Good"
<javagene@hotmail.com>]
> Def Leppard Does the 70's?
[garymaher@juno.com]
> Re: Def Leppard Does the 70's?
> [Michael Bennett
<mrhonorama@ameritech.net>]
> Re: Dennis/Carl Wilson night in LA SATURDAY
[MogleyB@aol.com]
> weird [Anna Borg
<anna@tallboyrecords.com>]
> Andrea Perry ["zoogang"
<zoogang@buhdge.com>]
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 10:45:41 -0000
> From: "Michael Curry" <mike@currym.freeserve.co.uk>
> To: <audities@smoe.org>
> Subject: Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> Message-ID: <001301c50c39$00a30500$ea2e4354@computername>
>
> Spinning Jennies - Stratosphere
> Splitsville - Repeater
> Rosenbergs - Mission:You
>
>
> Listen to great music at my internet radio station "Worldwide Eclectic".
> http://www.live365.com/stations/currydog
>
>
>
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 01:46:35 -0500
> > From: "Mike Hodges" <mikenrox@wmis.net>
> > To: "Audities" <audities@smoe.org>
> > Subject: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> > Message-ID: <000f01c50c17$ba0ca860$9808fea9@tti2827>
> >
> > First, I'm not asking for the best Power Pop CD of all time (We all
> know
> > it's "Especially For You" anyway) :-) But I want to send a couple of
> discs
> > to a Silver Sun fan that might expose him to more power pop stuff. He
> likes
> > harmonies, but I don't want to lose him with a "wimpy" selection. I can
> > safely assume that he's aware of the bigger commercial releases in the
> > genre.
> >
> > He hasn't heard the Merrymakers, but I'm not sure that has enough
> > "muscle" to impress a Silver Sun fan. He already knows Redd Kross (my
> usual
> > "go-to" band in this situation). What are some suggestions out there?
> I'm
> > currently leaning toward The Semantics, but I'm sure I'm forgetting some
> > good choices.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > np - American Hi Fi - "Hearts on Fire" ( a copy of this is going by
> > default - I can't get enough of it!)
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------
> >
> > End of audities-digest V3 #98 (11 msgs)
> > **********
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 07:18:11 -0600
> From: John P Burroughs <jpburro@juno.com>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> Message-ID: <20050206.071811.3620.0.JPBurro@juno.com>
>
> The Semantics? Owsley's old band? From AllMusic.com, I was under the
> impression that this was impossible to get. They also said that it was
> some of the best powerpop of the 90's (that's a bold claim, I can think
> of some pretty tough contenders), so I've been interested in this for a
> while. Where can I hear or buy this?
>
> Thanks
> JB
>
> NP: Simon & Garfunkel - Coumbia Studio Recordings (Did a double-take
> when I saw it at Best Buy for only $29.99, then quickly snatched it up)
>
> On Sun, 6 Feb 2005 01:46:35 -0500 "Mike Hodges" <mikenrox@wmis.net>
> writes:
> > First, I'm not asking for the best Power Pop CD of all time (We
> > all know
> > it's "Especially For You" anyway) :-) But I want to send a couple
> > of discs
> > to a Silver Sun fan that might expose him to more power pop stuff.
> > He likes
> > harmonies, but I don't want to lose him with a "wimpy" selection. I
> > can
> > safely assume that he's aware of the bigger commercial releases in
> > the
> > genre.
> >
> > He hasn't heard the Merrymakers, but I'm not sure that has
> > enough
> > "muscle" to impress a Silver Sun fan. He already knows Redd Kross
> > (my usual
> > "go-to" band in this situation). What are some suggestions out
> > there? I'm
> > currently leaning toward The Semantics, but I'm sure I'm forgetting
> > some
> > good choices.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > np - American Hi Fi - "Hearts on Fire" ( a copy of this is going
> > by
> > default - I can't get enough of it!)
> >
> >
> >
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 08:32:47 -0500
> From: "Steve Clay" <sbc@pobox.com>
> To: <audities@smoe.org>
> Subject: Smithereens
> Message-ID: <20050206133324.09E0687@orb.sasl.smtp.pobox.com>
>
> > the best Power Pop CD of all time (We all know
> > it's "Especially For You" anyway) :-)
>
>
>
> You know, I've had and loved this album for almost twenty years now, ever
> since the Smithereens played Spring Fling at Tufts behind it, and I never
> realized that the writing credits for "Groovy Tuesday" are:
>
>
>
> Pat DiNizio/Steve Forbert/Mark Johnson
>
>
>
> Huh.
>
>
>
> -steve
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 15:46:41 -0000
> From: "floatingunder" <Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> Message-ID: <cu5e51+bkka@eGroups.com>
>
>
> --- In audities@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hodges" <mikenrox@w...> wrote:
> > First, I'm not asking for the best Power Pop CD of all time (We
> all know
> > it's "Especially For You" anyway) :-) But I want to send a couple
> of discs
> > to a Silver Sun fan that might expose him to more power pop stuff.
> He likes
> > harmonies, but I don't want to lose him with a "wimpy" selection.
> I can
> > safely assume that he's aware of the bigger commercial releases in
> the
> > genre.
>
>
> If he likes The Silver Sun, maybe he'd like The Lolas. Yes, different
> but somehow I think he might enjoy them.
>
> Steve D
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 17:57:54 +0000
> From: "Gene Good" <javagene@hotmail.com>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> Message-ID: <BAY16-F1539129A37593A2F36561FDA720@phx.gbl>
>
> Cherry Twister-"At home with the Cherry Twister"
>
> >From: "floatingunder" <Steven.Durben@cignabehavioral.com>
> >Reply-To: audities@smoe.org
> >To: audities@smoe.org
> >Subject: Re: Best CDs to introduce the genre
> >Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2005 15:46:41 -0000
> >
> >
> >--- In audities@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hodges" <mikenrox@w...> wrote:
> > > First, I'm not asking for the best Power Pop CD of all time (We
> >all know
> > > it's "Especially For You" anyway) :-) But I want to send a couple
> >of discs
> > > to a Silver Sun fan that might expose him to more power pop stuff.
> >He likes
> > > harmonies, but I don't want to lose him with a "wimpy" selection.
> >I can
> > > safely assume that he's aware of the bigger commercial releases in
> >the
> > > genre.
> >
> >
> >If he likes The Silver Sun, maybe he'd like The Lolas. Yes, different
> >but somehow I think he might enjoy them.
> >
> >Steve D
> >
> >
> >
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 11:51:21 -0500
> From: garymaher@juno.com
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Def Leppard Does the 70's?
> Message-ID: <20050206.120854.3512.0.garymaher@juno.com>
>
> I'm not a Def Leppard fan, but this could be interesting . . .
>
> http://www.defleppard.com/news/index_update_0201a.html
>
> g
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 09:38:03 -0800 (PST)
> From: Michael Bennett <mrhonorama@ameritech.net>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Def Leppard Does the 70's?
> Message-ID: <20050206173803.56471.qmail@web81410.mail.yahoo.com>
>
> I think Def Leppard has had their moments, and while a
> few of these only seem to have disaster written all
> over them, there is some potential here. One thing
> that I find disappointing about so many covers records
> is that the choices seem so uninspired -- as if an A &
> R person only wanted the artist to do really well
> known songs -- Def Leppard mixes in a few chestnuts --
> Jobriath? McGuinness Flint? A non-hit by Queen? A
> deep cut by Bowie? An E.L.O. cut also covered by
> Bobby Sutliff & Mitch Easter? V. cool.
>
> Mike Bennett
> --- garymaher@juno.com wrote:
>
> > I'm not a Def Leppard fan, but this could be
> > interesting . . .
> >
> >
> http://www.defleppard.com/news/index_update_0201a.html
> >
> > g
> >
>
>
> =====
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http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/chicagopopshowreport/?yguid=162827291
>
> Music reviews: http://www.fufkin.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 12:23:17 EST
> From: MogleyB@aol.com
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Re: Dennis/Carl Wilson night in LA SATURDAY
> Message-ID: <96.206adeb2.2f37ac85@aol.com>
>
>
> In a message dated 2/4/05 11:21:45 AM, ADAM MARSLAND wrote
>
> >
> > ADAM MARSLAND'S CHAOS BAND
> > featuring EVIE SANDS and ALAN BOYD
> > plus surprise guests
> > perform 21 songs by
> > DENNIS and CARL WILSON
> >
> > Saturday, February 5th
> > Brennan's Pub
> > 4089 Lincoln Blvd.
> > Marina Del Rey
> >
> Hey this was an amazing night of harmony and music by a stellar band
with
> guests Probyn Gregory and Nelson Bragg
>
> I'm going to recommend that Adam does this once a year
> because to hear Carl and Dennis's songs performed and sung on Lincoln
Blvd.
>
> with all the amazing harmonies and arrangements in tack
> let alone
> Having Marilyn Wilson, Billy Hensche and Carl and Dennis's kids in the
> audience really added to the family and friends atmosphere.
> Bravo! Chaos Band
>
> As A matter of fact
> I met Carl's kid's amazingly cute nanny
> but that my friends is for another list altogether.
>
>
>
> Mb Where the Surf's Always up
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 13:10:34 -0800 (PST)
> From: Anna Borg <anna@tallboyrecords.com>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: weird
> Message-ID: <20050206211035.252.qmail@web50907.mail.yahoo.com>
>
> So the Dungen album is receiving accolades (even EW
> did a little feature on them recently, which is really
> cool.)
>
> The weird part is the label, Subliminal Sounds. They
> used to be (still are on some level) an exotica/tiki
> music label and they were based in my Grandma's
> apartment building in Stockholm. When I would visit
> her, I'd see that name on the door on the 2nd floor
> and wonder what was up.
>
> I love stuff like that....
>
> anna
>
> =====
> Anna Borg
> AIM: cakeab
> TallBoy Records
> P.O. Box 27757
> Los Angeles, CA 90027-0757
>
> http://www.tallboyrecords.com
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2005 17:26:24 -0400
> From: "zoogang" <zoogang@buhdge.com>
> To: audities@smoe.org
> Subject: Andrea Perry
> Message-ID: <20050206212624.M50168@buhdge.com>
>
>
> I'm going to post later today a review of this knockout talent's two
albums on
> buhdge, but I wanted to also say here in this forum how much I love the
music
> of Austin, Texas-based Andrea Perry. Andrea's sweet voice colors her
> intoxicating pop melodies with gracious light; her playing (everything but
> drums) is inspired, and her songs are catchy and exude great warmth.
>
> I've been playing Andrea's songs on my Pure Pop radio show the past few
weeks,
> and I'll continue doing so. She's a very special talent, and I think those
of
> you who aren't familiar with her will like her as much as I do.
>
> Do yourself a favor and visit Andrea's site and check her out:
> http://www.andreaperryproductions.com. You'll see that she's done quite a
bit,
> including music for commercials, some of which I know very well. I just
didn't
> know she'd written the music for them! (You can view the commercials, as
well
> as listen to her music, on her site.)
>
> Happy Sunday, everybody.
>
> Alan
>
> http://www.buhdge.com
>
> np: Andrea Perry, of course!
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> End of audities-digest V3 #99 (10 msgs)
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