With tracks like J Geils 'Love Stinks', Aldo Nova's 'Fantasy' and even a tear-jerker from Cinderella in the form of 'Don't Know What You Got (Till its Gone)'. The whole thing kicks off with that caring and sharing ditty by Ted Nugent 'Wang Dang Sweet Poontang'. There is nothing more fun that hearing these 80s rock tracks in their full CD glory. And you will 'Hate Yourself for Loving You' (Joan Jett & The Blackhearts).
David Surcamp: Dancing on the Edge of Teacup
Leader of Pavlov's Dog in the 70s, they had several hits including 'Julia' and 'Song Dance' — neither of which I have ever heard, nor am able to find anywhere online. Considering they were hits, I rather hope they were better than the dross on display on this disc. I have rarely heard anything as bad as this.
This is just self-indulgent, waffling dross. No doubt fans will think me cloth-eared for not appreciating the "uniqueness' of this CD. I rather think none of you readers would be keen on this stuff. It's just ghastly and painful to listen to one has to say.
Void: All Because of You
While seeing Void live I was handed a copy of their latest CD. I actually quite like these guys personally but their music continues to leave me cold as the tundra. I have yet to figure out what I don't like about it. I always get this feeling they are holding back something. They remind me a bit of Nickleback and that whole grunge-lite movement that happened a few years ago. There is just nothing on here that ever sets things alight. 'Behind my Smile' is quite a good track that goes somewhere to getting the jams out. There is lots of potential here and it will be fun to watch how it pans out.
Well that is your lot for the week. A mixed bag indeed, that is for sure. As always stay safe, rocking and chat whatever you can live whenever you possibly can.
Article comments
1 - Glen Boyd
That old Pavlov's Dog stuff you reference features Surcamp's helium vocals, which make Geddy Lee sound like a tenor. He also had a band with Ian Matthews called Hi-Fi in the eighties, based out of Seattle. FYI --
-Glen
2 - The Haze
David Surcamp and Pavlov's Dog came out of St. Louis,I believe in the early 70's. Had three albums:Pampered Menial,At the Toll of the Bell and Hounds(I think*). I personally thought they were unique given the times. Pampered Menial was a very good album overall but unfortunately they did not make the cut in America and I think they went to Germany where they have carved a career with the helium lovers of Europe.Haven't had a chance to listen to his latest "waffling dross" but I'm sure it can't be any worse than the stuff they ram down our throats today.