Here is a sadly incomplete list of cds you should give at least one front tooth to get your hands on. Some will be well known, others will be obscure. A few out of print, though with Ebay.com you can still have a shot at picking it up.
The Waterboys- A Rock In The Weary Land... This cd, unfortunately, is not a favorite of The Waterboys fans. However, I prefer this to the past stuff from them (or him, as the band is essentially one guy with a revolving band). Big sing-a-long choruses and catchy lyrics drive this effort.
Stavesacre- Speakeasy... This cd will be considered Stavesacre's best. Every cd they have or will release will get compared to it. Just about every song is powerful and crafted well. Mark Salomon's commanding voice steers each track as he is backed by a solid wall of guitar. The cd has an ability to seamlessly alternate between soft and hard without being too screamy.
Sonic Youth- Dirty... I would say "this cd rocks" but I assume you already figured out I think that, seeing how it's on my list. You have a good chance to get this cd as it was just re-released as in a "Deluxe Edition" complete with bonus songs. Artsy rock doesn't get much better than this.
Sixpence None The Richer- Don't Dream It's Over... Yes, this is a single. Yes, I would be thrilled if you picked up the full lengh cd, too. However, I put the single on this list instead of a full lengh because of "Don't Pass Me By." "Don't Pass Me By" is a previously unreleased song available only on the single. And this song is the best Sixpence song I've heard. And I've heard just about all of them. [Note: Don't believe the online stores that say Kiss Me is on this cd instead of "Don't Pass Me By". They are mistaken]
Royal- My Dear... This is one of those out of print cds, which is a shame. The guitar player used to play guitar for a small Christian metal band, Extol. This is not metal. This is insanely good alt.rock. You can hear some Sonic Youth influences. Female vocals add a delicate touch to the cd.
Sam Phillips- Fan Dance... Chillingly good folk from the wife of T Bone Burnett. Sam Phillips (formerly known as Leslie Phillips) crafts rootsy songs. Her husband produces and manages to keep an earthy feel while keeping it clean.
Operatica- Shine... A haunting opera/electronica fusion. Even if you don't like opera, this cd presents it in an unintimidating way. The electronic instrumentation would not feel out of place on a movie soundtrack.
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Article comments
1 - dave
Golden Smog's Weird Tales is mentioned... But the Golden Smog album Down by the Old Mainstream is a much better listenening experience. The songs on Weird Tales become repetetive after a single run-through of the set. Down by the Old Mainstream on the other hand is still surprising me three years after first buying it. Either way- Jeff Tweedy is a genius and money spent for his music is always well spent.
2 - The Theory
wow, this came out of nowhere. I tend to find myself going back to Weird Tales more than Down by the Old Mainstream... mainly because the pecan pie picture on the DBTOM cd is disgusting... while the girl on WTs is hotttt.
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