millions of mike viola fans agree: Blue Thumb was best. i don't know why
that is, i think there's something unfussy about the production, as if the
songs were recorded before the band had a chance to overthink them. other
mike fans and i have often opined that the best mike album would be one
recorded live of just mike and his guitar.

also, here's a quick plug from me: everyone should pick up john
vanderslice's "cellar door." track 7 & especially track 9 are terrific.

andrea

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004, Kevin Gandel wrote:

>
> two quick comments.
>
> Having just discovered the Helicopter Helicopter album, I'm quite
> disappointed I didn't include it in my top10 for '03.  its quite juicy!
>
> Also, while I'm enjoying the latest Candybutchers album, am I the only
> one that still feels Mike's best work is his first unreleased album on
> Blue Thumb?
>
> new albums spinning on the IPOD:  Helicopter Helicopter, Owsley,
> Splitsville, Pernice Brothers, Water, New Pornographers, Joe Jackson, 4
> way street, Candybutchers, Jayhawks, Jet, Mike Shupp, Judd & Maggie,
> Phantom Planet
>
> -kev
>
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