Damn!
I forgot to add that one to my list also...
#4 for me. (If we are to still alter the poll dates that is).
Candy Butchers' "Hang On Mike"

Tiny




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dave Seaman" <seamand@upmc.edu>
To: <audities@smoe.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 9:52 AM
Subject: Move Up, Mike


> I'm sure it's too late to count in the polls, but I have just moved Mike
> Viola and the Candy Butchers' "Hang On Mike" to the #1 spot on my list.  I
> haven't seen a whole lot of talk of this on the audities list, just a few
> comments here and there - but I have to say it's aces in my book.  Great
pop
> songcraft.  Fantastic and original melodies. The song melodies actually
MOVE
> (i.e. They don't repeat the same melodic phrase ad nauseum - see
Polyphonic
> Spree, who have a sound and feel that I really like, but I wish their
songs
> could incorporate more movement and less repetition...)
>
> One of Hang On Mike's best qualities is the lyrics and song concepts -
they
> really speak to me. As for the sound, it's top notch, with great use of
> piano in the mix (along with the usual guitars, bass and drums).  There's
> not a ton of vocal harmonies, but where they are, they're awesome.  I
think
> this is their best album since the unreleased Blue Thumb disc.  All
killer,
> no filler.
>
> FYI, I have extra copies of Live At Bonboniere and Falling Into Place for
> trade or sale.  Please contact me off list if interested.  Bonus points
for
> anyone who has any M Viola/Candy Butchers EP's for sale or trade.
>
>