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| From | "John L. Micek" <jlmicek@comcast.net> |
| Subject | Re: Paris ave? |
| Date | Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:57:31 -0400 |
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> It's pretty bottom-of-the-barrel stuff, unfortunately: basically, these
> are some songs that Peter and Will demoed after Gene left the band
> following THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The songs aren't that great, and they're
> basically just unfinished demos. Good for fans, but don't expect to be
> bowled over by it.
>
> Are you familiar with RIDE THE WILD TOM-TOM? That's a collection of very
> early single sides and demos that's far more worthwhile an investment.
> "We Should Be In Bed" alone is worth the couple of bucks you'll pay for it
> used.
>
"Tom Tom" is a terrific collection of stuff. Also worth the price for the
cover "Live For Today," and oddities like "Hardcore Judy," which still
cracks me up every time I hear it, and the original demo for "Spy In the
House of Love."
I have to say that "Paris Ave," has really grown on me over the years. And I
think there's stuff on there 'Morning Bugle," and "Bald-Headed Baby," for
instance that could stand with any latter-period dB's stuff. And, let's face
it, even Holsapple's disposables are still better than most folk's best. The
guy's way with a tune is just uncanny.
While we're on the subject, any fans out there of Peter's unjustly
overlooked solo CD "Out of My Way?"
john.
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