02/22/2008
Athens, GA Rockabilly Legends, Flat Duo Jets' Documentary Soundtrack, "Two Headed Cow"!
I received a promotional disc of Two Headed Cow, the soundtrack to the Flat Duo Jets' 2006 documentary in the mail yesterday. I have never heard of these guys before, and I must say that I was blown away! Dexter Romweber, frontman of Flat Duo ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/22/2008 11:44 AM EST in Rock, YouTube, Blues, 80's Punk | Permalink
02/21/2008
Hoodoo Gurus Wonder, "What's My Scene?"
Australians are awesome. Hoodoo Gurus is another great group hailing from the country that brought us AC/DC, The Go-Betweens, Nick Cave and Olivia Newton John. Hoodoo Gurus are just normal rock n roll dudes who don't hesistate spliffing out a go ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/21/2008 12:19 PM EST in Rock, YouTube, 80's Pop, Power-Pop | Permalink
02/20/2008
Merry Clayton, The Epic Voice Behind the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter"
The Rolling Stones' Let It Bleed album begins with the political tune, "Gimme Shelter". But who is that massive voice belting it out under Jagger's cocksure mumbles?
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/20/2008 2:28 PM EST in Rock, YouTube, Soul, Blues | Permalink
02/15/2008
Surfin' Bird: Cramps Vs Ramones!
Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow! "Surfin' Bird" was originally a hit in 1963 for The Trashmen. The Ramones and The Cramps both share a passion for black leather and late 50's/ early 60's music. It's no wonder they both ended up covering "Surfin' Bird". The ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/15/2008 4:27 PM EST in 70's Punk, Garage Rock, Voodoo Music | Permalink
New Adam Green, "Morning After Midnight"
Adam Green (originally of Moldy Peaches fame) is soon to release his fifth solo album, Sixes & Sevens. "Morning After Midnight" is an swinging upbeat number capturing the essence of the wee hours of the night turned morning. This is the ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/15/2008 10:05 AM EST in Folk, YouTube, Soul, Indie-Rock, Highly Recommended | Permalink
02/14/2008
Valentine's Day Bubblegum By The Banana Splits
The music of The Banana Splits was the brainchild of bubblegum godfather, Joey Levine. His knack for flawless, sugary-sweet pop songs offered an escape from the political tensions of the late 1960's. Similar to other "fake" bands of the era l ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/14/2008 10:54 AM EST in 60's Pop | Permalink
02/13/2008
The Gun Club: Ghost on the Highway Documentary Release
No one can really compete with The Gun Club. Fusing graveyard blues with punk, Gun Club were a true original in the scope of the punk rock movement. Singer, Jeffery Lee Pierce was one of the most cryptic voices in rock n roll, ranging from ghost ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/13/2008 4:42 PM EST in Blues, 80's Punk | Permalink
02/11/2008
Garage Upheaval! Waking Up The Myddle Class
The Myddle Class were revered as The Rolling Stones of suburban New Jersey for a period in the mid 60's. The Velvet Underground opened for these guys in 1965 at a high school (this concert debuted The Velvet's androgynous new drummer, Maureen Tu ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/11/2008 10:48 AM EST in 60's Pop, 60's Psych, Garage Rock | Permalink
02/04/2008
The Seeds Will Take Care of Your Crops, Mr. Farmer
One of The Seeds' most memorable songs is a plea to a farmer: "Mister Farmer, let me harvest your crops..." The lyrics are vague in describing how they feel about the green-thumbed man. At one point, the onlookers are interested in his crops. ...
Read MorePosted by Joe on 02/04/2008 5:14 PM EST in 60's Psych, YouTube, Garage Rock | Permalink
02/01/2008
Gary Valentine Likes Girls
Gary Valentine, was in the original line-up of Blondie, but got replaced as their fame began to escalate toward the late 70's. Valentine contributed most to the Blondie legacy by writing the 1978 hit, "(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear. ...
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