E>C> Issue #09
E>C> Issue #9
12/11/09
Here’s our very special comeback issue of the E>C>. Things this week were a tad slow, but also very groovy. I saw Morrissey last night at the Gibson Amphitheater and it was amazing! I posted this week a really rough bootleg recording of the concert so check it out! There was a small section at the end of “How soon is now” that was accidently cut out, but there is video of it that I also included. Its hard to see in the video but Morrissey curls up into a fetal position , surrounded by darkness, while a bright light shines directly on him. Its pretty poetic! His band was pretty good too… a little Italian nu metal-y… but it actually complimented Morrissey’s crooner style. Welll… enjoy this weeks E>C> and remember to send in songs for “The worst song by my favorite band Mix”. So far I have only received a couple songs.
Also feel free to record songs, either original or covers, on your own and send them to me. I want to start coming up with mixes of songs we all record.
Sensation’s Fix- Portabe Madness
1974. Italian Weirdo Space Rock.
http://rapidshare.com/files/35203524/ensationsFix-PortableMadness.zip
Asylum Party- The Grey Years Vol I & II.
Disc 1 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OW4CATO0)
Disc 2 (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DFECZ8MP)
Gene Clark: The Byrd that couldn’t fly (but he sure could sing). Although Gene Clark was only briefly with The Byrds from 1964-1966 (Mr. Tambourine Man- Fifth Dimension), his impact as the bands main song writing force could never be matched. Clark was responsible for writing such hit songs as “8 Miles High”, “Feel a Whole lot Better”, and “Here Without You.” Due to disputes with band mates Roger McGuinn and David Crosby (hippy) and his increasing paranoia of flying (the inspiration of 8 Miles High) as a result of his constant drug use, Clark left the band to release several solo albums, but never to have a hit of his own. That being said, The Byrds were never to have another top 20 hit after Clark left the band. This week I am posting several amazing and underrated Gene Clark albums.
Gene Clark & The Gosdin Brothers 1967
(http://rapidshare.com/files/159535132/GClark_-_GClark_With_The_Gosdin_Brothers_-1967.rar)
Clark’s first solo album. This album is reminiscent of his Byrds era, mixing country with garage rock. Full of great songs. Elevator operator is a personal stoney favorite.
Dillard & Clark – The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard and Clark 1968
(http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8WVC0HLF)
Stoney mountain music. The best example of Gene Clark’s country sound with banjouist/ guitarist virtuoso Doug Dillard
Gene Clark – White Light 1971
(http://rapidshare.com/files/108468703/1971_White_Light.rar)
Post Dillard and Clark, Gene Clark recorded this album with Flying Burrito’s Brother bassist Chris Ethridge and Steve Millers pianist Ben Sidran. Great songs! He does an amazing cover of Bob Dylans, made famous by the Band, “Tears of Rage.”
Roger McGuinn & Gene Clark- Duet, Accoustic Show 10/19/1977
(http://www.megaupload.com/?d=551SKP66)
Great concert, although dominated by McGuinn. Howere they do several great Byrds songs such “Fifth Dimesnion”, “8 Miles High”, and “So You Want to Be a Rock n Roll Start”
Also, as promised, my Morrissey bootleg
Morrissey – Welcome to Hell, Live (Gibson Amphitheater 12/10/09)
(http://www.mediafire.com/?momqmn3nggk)
Fleetwood Mac – Tusk
(http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LALIHIHZ)
Tusk has always been the ugly stepchild of the Buckingham/Nicks-era Fleetwood Mac offerings. While not as commercially successful as their first two outings in this lineup, especially the wildly successful adult-contempo touchstone Rumours, the album plays somewhat like the band’s version of The Beatles (White Album), complete with method oddities and exposed frays.
When pressured by labels, fans and critics to deliver, Buckingham retreated to his home studio and recorded nine of his own compositions, having the band add their parts later. Suffering from depression, abusing cocaine and obsessing over the immediacy of new musical genres Punk and New Wave, Buckingham gave the band fevered songs that differed from his earlier Americana, singer-songwriter style.
Thirty years later, Tusk sounds like a cohesive collection of three independent voices. Lyndsey’s brash numbers wouldn’t sound as edgy and unkempt without Christine’s elegant love songs, and Stevie’s distinctive voice adds beautiful drama to the already mythical Fleetwood Mac story. Tusk, ultimately however, remains Buckingham’s weird personal opus of introspection and insecurity.
Additionally, while I doubt this was done on purpose, as there was no iTunes and “repeat playlist” feature in 1979, the album is undeniably apt for repeat listening, with the first song’s refrain of “Over And Over” reminding you that even though the record’s started once again, there’s no reason at all to turn it off.
John Bender – I Don’t Remember Now – 1980
(http://rapidshare.com/files/17808060/bender__john_-_i_don_t_remember_now.zip)
Good dark electronic/post punk, minimal with industrial moments and casio flourishes. A one man arty effort, his follow up to this album came encased in plaster and you had to crack it off to get to the LP. The first track “Rainy Day Sunshine” seemed right for today.
Another one for the weather:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCn61DuBrgo
Drums of Myrrh – Untouched
(http://www.mediafire.com/?wjtwbgdiqyi)
I just finished up a rough version of the album I’ve been
working on for the last 6 months or so. here’s a mp3
version of it if you want to check it out.
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Them – Self Titled
(http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=2e7492a6aab8fbe16b21be4093fab7aceeea1d04fa58acf1597b5d7f10aaff85)
Them’s selftitled album. its sad that van morrison turned in to such a
huge pussy. stripped down, organ fueled r ‘n b with great songwriting.
Cool. So that wraps up that issue. Remember to keep on submitting!
Have a good weekend!