Kendel Carson – I Like Trucks
Kendel Carson – I Like Trucks I Like Trucks is just about as mindless a pleasure as one can have. What makes the song is Kendel‘s sincerity. She really does like trucks. I haven’t listened to the rest of her album, but I think she’s still writing by numbers. As a novelty song, that works, [...]
Edie – Through
No mp3 for this single, I’m sorry. Still the 2 min. sample available at CD Baby should give you a good feel for the song. The song is a simple melody sung by an imperfect voice over an insistent guitar line. No more is necessary, though, to convey the urgency and sadness of situation. Sometimes, [...]
The Donnas – Bitchin’
The Donnas – Save Me The Donnas – Better Off Dancing The Donnas, together with The Apples In Stereo, formed my first experiences with college rock and I have maintained a steady affection for them over the years. Even looking through those most nostalgic and rose-colored of spectacles, I must admit the Donnas have plateaued. [...]
Tip of the Hat
Both All three of these tracks come via Aurgasm so I will limit my comments and direct you there. Elizabeth and the Catapult – Momma’s Boy See the original Aurgasm post. When I played this for a friend in August – to show him my recent musical finds – he gratifyingly asked who it was. [...]
Spanky Wilson – Fancy
Spanky Wilson – Fancy I went vinyl shopping on Tuesday for the first time since I picked up a turntable in July. It was the closest to the candy shop I’ve felt in years. While I did pick up some wonderful gems, I left the double LP of California Soul tracks on the shelf. I [...]