segunda-feira, 31 de maio de 2021

Dogs - 4 Of A Kind Volumes 1 & 2

Banda: Dogs
Gênero: Punk Rock, Post-Punk, Power Pop


Disco: 4 Of A Kind Vol. 1
Ano: 1998
Faixas:
1. Dreadful Times (Laboubée) 2:52
2. 4 Of A Kind (Laboubée) 4:12
3. Dead Girls Don't Talk (Laboubée) 4:08
4. Professional Liar (Laboubée, Ciron) 3:03
5. Forget That Dog (Laboubée) 3:53
6. Back On The Horse (Laboubée) 4:01
7. I'm Bad (Fowley) 2:11
8. (All I Want Is Some) Action! (Laboubée) 4:03
9. I Must Believe In Myself (Laboubée) 2:38
10. I Won't See You Anymore (Laboubée) 4:11
11. Jenny Jane (Laboubée) 3:25
Créditos:
Dominique Laboubée: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Laurent Ciron: Guitar, Vocals, Tambourine (faixa 8)
Christian Rosset: Bass, Shaker (faixa 5)
Bruno Lefaivre: Drums
Músico adicional:
Philippe Javelle: Hammond Organ (faixas 5, 7, 8)


Disco: 4 Of A Kind Vol. 2
Ano: 1999
Faixas:
1. Who's Wrong - Who's Right? (Laboubée, Ciron) 3:51
2. The Story Of The Dogs (Laboubée) 5:02
3. Back To Bali (Laboubée) 3:42
4. Hurricane Judith (Idelson, Lotterstein) 2:20
5. Never Stop (Laboubée) 3:23
6. It's About Time (Laboubée) 2:49
7. Rock'n Roll Lesson N° 1 (Laboubée) 5:31
8. Walking' Shadows [Live] (Laboubée) 4:07
9. I'm Just Losin' That Girl [Live] (Laboubée) 1:47
10. Entre Deux Feux (Laboubée) 3:52
11. Tout Ce Qu'elle Veut (Laboubée) 3:16
12. La Belle Saison (Laboubée) 2:51
13. Fier De Ne Rien Faire [Live] (Tandy, Laboubée) 2:33
Créditos:
Dominique Laboubée: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
Laurent Ciron: Guitar, Vocals
Christian Rosset: Bass
Bruno Lefaivre: Drums


Biografia:


A biografia da banda já foi postada aqui, juntamente com o disco "Different", de 1979.

sexta-feira, 28 de maio de 2021

Marah - Discografia básica

Banda: Marah
Gênero: Roots Rock, Americana, Alternative Country-Rock



Disco: Let's Cut The Crap And Hook Up Later On Tonight
Ano: 1998
Faixas:
1. Fever (4:28)
2. Another Day at Bay (1:37)
3. Eventually Rock (1:35)
4. Formula, Cola, Dollar Draft (4:43)
5. Baby Love (1:52)
6. Phantom Eyes (2:29)
7. Rain Delay (2:38)
8. Firecracker (4:16)
9. Head On (2:51)
10. For the Price of a Song (3:00)
11. Boat (2:37)
12. Limb (9:12)
13. Punk Rock Radio (5:17)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
David Bielanko: Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Accordion, Dulcimer
Serge Bielanko: Backing Vocals, Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica, Steel Drum
Danny Metz: Bass
Ronnie Vance: Drums, Cymbals
Músicos adicionais:
Paul Smith: Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals
Bruce Langfeld: Lap Steel
Isaac Finkelstein: Upright Piano
Mike Hood: Trombone
Matt Cappy: Trumpet
Tony Gairo: Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
Lou Fuiano: Baritone Saxophone
Bill Frease: Tuba
Troy Haffley: Pedal Steel, Mandolin
Andrew Chalfen: Guitar, Whistle, Chimes, Xylophone
Mike Brenner: Dobro
Billy Fergusson: Mandolin
Eden Daniels, Claire Nixon: Vocals
Jeff Clarke: Bagpipes


Disco: Kids In Philly [Anniversary Edition]
Ano: 2018(*)
Faixas:
1. Faraway You (3:31)
2. Point Breeze (2:14)
3. Christian St. (3:19)
4. It's Only Money, Tyrone (3:22)
5. My Heart Is The Bums On The Street (2:17)
6. The Catfisherman (3:57)
7. Round Eye Blues (4:12)
8. From The Skyline Of A Great Big Town (3:32)
9. Barstool Boys (3:03)
10. The History Of Where Someone Has Been Killed (4:05)
11. This Town (2:00)
12. Hidden Track (1:44)
13. Intro by Dave Dye [Live at TLA 2000] [Bonus Track] (0:24)
14. Reservation Girl [Live at TLA 2000] [Bonus Track] (4:38)
15. After The Implosion [Live at TLA 2000] [Bonus Track] (4:38)
16. Eventually Rock [Live at TLA 2000] [Bonus Track] (4:08)
17. Omerta [Bonus Track] (3:07)
18. The Heavyweights [Bonus Track] (4:53)
19. Why Independent Record Stores Fail [Bonus Track] (2:37)
20. Beer In A Bar [Bonus Track] (3:10)
21. The Catfisherman [Remix by Mickey Petralia] [Bonus Track] (3:02)
22. Yam Wine [Bonus Track] (2:15)
Músicas de autoria de David Bielanko e Serge Bielanko.
Créditos:
David Bielanko: Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Organ, Piano, Chimes, Vibraphone, Xylophone
Serge Bielanko: Guitars, Backing Vocals, Harmonica, Banjo, Percussion, Xylophone
Ronnie Vance: Drums, Percussion
Danny Metz: Bass, Tenor Banjo
Músicos adicionais:
Paul Smith: Guitar, Organ, Electric Piano, Vibes, Percussion
Mile "Slo Mo" Brenner: Lap Steel, Vibraphone, Samples
Pete "The Swede" Rydberg: Piano, Moog, Arp Synth
Bruce Langfeld: Acoustic Slide, Mandolin, Organ, Piano
Sal Spera: Percussion
Donnie "Pizza Sauce" Cantiello: Percussion, Guitars
Jeff Clarke: Bagpipes
Hy Lit: Voice
"The Hoppin" John Orchestra (Matt Cappy: Trumpet; Mike Hood: Trombone; Lou Fuiano: Baritone Saxophone; Tony Gairo: Alto Saxophone): Horns
"The Hank Dogs" (Piano, Lily, Andy): Chorus Vocals (faixa 1)
(*) Disco lançado originalmente em 2000.


Disco: Float Away With The Friday Night Gods
Ano: 2002
Faixas:
1. Float Away (5:18)
2. Soul (4:07)
3. Revolution (5:21)
4. People Of The Underground (4:33)
5. Crying On An Airplane (5:02)
6. Leaving (4:19)
7. Shame (4:38)
8. For All We Know We're Dreaming (5:28)
9. What 2 Bring (4:27)
10. Out In Style (6:22)
Músicas de autoria de David e Serge Bielanko.
Créditos:
David Bielanko: Vocals, Guitar
Serge Bielanko: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Jon Kois: Drums
Jamie Mahon: Bass
Músicos adicionais:
Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner: Keyboards (faixa 5)
Nick Brine: Percussion, Vocals
Ade Britleon: Claps
Caldicott Male Voice Choir: Vocal (faixa 8)
Caroline Lost: Vocal (faixa 7)
Owen Morris: Keyboards
Bruce Springsteen: Guitar Solo+Backing Vocals (faixa 1)


Disco: 20,000 Streets Under The Sky
Ano: 2004
Gênero: Roots Rock, Alternative Country Rock
Faixas:
East Side
1. East (4:12)
2. Freedom Park (4:35)
3. Feather Boa (3:34)
4. Going Thru The Motions (4:48)
5. Sure Thing (1:51)
6. Tame The Tiger (4:12)
West Side 
7. Pigeon Heart (3:55)
8. Soda (5:19)
9. Pizzeria (3:21)
10. Body (4:30)
11. 20,000 Streets Under The Sky (4:20)
Músicas de autoria de David Bielanko e Serge Bielanko.
Créditos:
David Bielanko: Lead Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Banjo, Etc.
Serge Bielanko: Guitars, Background Vocals, Harmonica, Lead Vocals (faixa 9), Etc.
Mike Ambs: Drums
Robert Ambs: Flute (faixa 1)
Mark Boyce: Piano, Organ, Clavinet
Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner: Lap Steel Guitar
Matt Cappy: Trumpet
Nancy Falkow: Background Vocals (faixa 4)
Lou Fuiano: Baritone Saxophone
Mike Hood: Trombone
Franz Hueber: Hoots (faixa 4)
Tony Gairo: Alto Saxophone
Kirk "The Barber" Henderson: Piano, Bass, Background Vocals
Jamie Mahon: Bass (faixas 4, 10)
Hoagy Wing: Percussion
Jon Wurster: Drums (faixas 3, 7, 9, 11)
The Shalitas (Kazual, Lowlita & Sharin): Background Vocals (faixas 2, 4), Handclaps (faixa 2)


Disco: If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
Ano: 2005
Faixas:
1. The Closer (2:44)
2. The Hustle (3:34)
3. City Of Dreams (2:56)
4. Fat Boy (2:27)
5. Sooner Or Later (3:53)
6. So What If We're Outta Tune (w/The Rest Of The World) (3:45)
7. The Demon Of White Sadness (3:51)
8. The Dishwasher's Dreams (3:56)
9. Poor People (4:25)
10. Walt Whitman Bridge (3:06)
11. The Apartment (3:27)
12. The End (Sooner Or Later Interlude) (3:24)
Músicas de autoria de Dave Bielanko e Serge Bielanko.
Créditos:
Dave Bielanko: Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars, Banjo, Percussion
Serge Bielanko: Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitars, Harmonica
Kirk "The Barber" Henderson: Bass, Mellotron, Organ, Piano, Backing Vocals
Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner: Bass, Dobro, Electric Guitar, Lap Steel Guitar
Adam Garbinski: Electric Guitar
Dave Petersen: Drums, Backing Vocals
Jon Wurster: Drums
"Magic" Matt Osiol: Piano
Tom Psipsikas: Castanets


Disco: Sooner Or Later In Spain
Ano: 2006
Faixas:
1. It's Only Money, Tyrone (4:10)
2. City Of Dreams (3:16)
3. The Apartment (5:38)
4. Sooner Or Later (3:55)
5. Fever (4:13)
6. Barstool Boys (5:20)
7. The Closer (2:20)
Músicas de autoria de David Bielanko e Serge Bielanko.
Créditos:
David Bielanko: Vocals, Accordion, Banjo, Bass, Dulcimer, Guitar, Violin
Serge Bielanko: Vocals, Background Vocals, Banjo, Bass, Steel Drums, Guitar, Harmonica, Sound Effects
Adam Garbinski: Guitar, Vocals
Kirk Henderson: Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Dave Petersen: Drums, Vocals


Disco: Angels Of Destruction!
Ano: 2008
Faixas:
1. Coughing Up Blood (4:20)
2. Old Time Tickin' Away (2:38)
3. Angels On A Passing Train (4:05)
4. Wild West Love Song (3:24)
5. Blue But Cool (4:21)
6. Jesus In The Temple (3:49)
7. Santos De Madera (4:01)
8. Songbirdz (3:06)
9. Angels Of Destruction! (3:16)
10. Can't Take It With You… (4:07)
11. Wilderness (10:23)
Músicas de autoria de Dave Bielanko e Serge Bielanko, exceto "Angels On A Passing Train", "Wild West Love Song" e "Can't Take It With You…", compostas por Dave Bielanko, Serge Bielanko e Christine Smith.
Créditos:
Dave Bielanko: Vocals, Banjo, Guitar, Vox Organ
Serge Bielanko: Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica, Vox Organ
Christine Smith: Accordion, Autoharp, Bells, Clavinet, Drums, Piano, Vox Organ
Adam Garbinsky: Guitar
Kirk Henderson: Bass
Dave Petersen: Drums, Vocals
Jeff Bradshaw: Trombone
Matt Cappy: Trumpet
Doug DeHays: Clarinet, Saxophone
Jeff Clarke: Bagpipes


Disco: Life Is A Problem
Ano: 2010
Faixas:
1. (Field Recording) (0:15)
2. Muskie Moon (3:57)
3. Valley Farm Song (3:17)
4. Whithin The Spirit Sagging (4:34)
5. Life Is A Problem (3:45)
6. High Water (2:42)
7. Put 'Em In The Graveyard (5:14)
8. ...(Keep Going) (1:26)
9. Tramp Art (5:39)
10. Together Not Together (4:51)
11. Bright Morning Stars (3:03)
12. Colfax Avenue [Bonus Track] (3:28)
Não se conseguiu descobrir a autoria das músicas.
Créditos (prováveis):
David Bielanko: Guitar, Banjo, Vocals
Christine Smith: Accordion, Drums, Keyboards, Piano, Violin, Vocals
Johnny Pisano: Electric & Upright Bass
Martin Lynds: Drums, Percussion


Disco: Mountain Minstrelsy Of Pennsylvania
Ano: 2014
Faixas:
1. The Falling Of The Pine (3:44)
2. A Melody Of Rain (4:10)
3. An Old Timer's Plaint (2:34)
4. Harry Bell (1:51)
5. Luliana (4:18)
6. Sing! O Muse Of The Mountain (2:50)
7. Ten Cents At The Gate (4:32)
8. Mountain Minstrelsy (2:20)
9. The Old Riverman's Regret (3:32)
10. Rattlesnake (3:01)
11. Mother, Dad & Joe (4:31)
Não se conseguiu descobrir a autoria das músicas. 
Créditos (presumíveis):
David Bielanko: Guitar, Vocals, Banjo, Harmonica, Dulcimer
Christine Smith: Piano, Vocals, Organ, Accordion
Kai Schafft: Banjo, Guitar
Jimmy James Baughman: Bass
Chris Rattie: Drums, Guitar, Vocals
Gus Tritsch: Fiddle, Banjo, Vocals


Biografia:
A biografia da banda, que segue, em tradução livre do inglês, foi extraída do site Oldies, que, por sua vez, cita, como fonte primária do texto, a Encyclopedia Of Popular Music, de Colin Larkin (sob licença da editora Muze).
Marah, banda de roots rock, oriunda da Filadélfia, Pensilvânia, EUA, formou-se em 1995, influenciada por bandas de rock clássico, como Rolling Stones e Credence Clearwater Revival, e também por grupos contemporâneos, tipificados por Counting Crows e Guided By Voices. Iniciando como um trio, composto por David Bielanko (vocais e guitarra), Danny Metz (baixo) e Ronnie Vance (bateria), o grupo ampliou-se, dois anos depois, com a entrada de Serge (vocalista e guitarrista), irmão de David.
No final dos anos 90, a Marah, achando-se pronta para gravar, assinou com o selo independente Black Dog e lançou, em 1998, "Let's Cut The Crap And Hook Up Later On Tonight". Alicerçando-se no country, rock-and-roll, rockabilly, gospel e soul, o quarteto construiu um dos grandes discos estreantes do ano. Logo em seguida, o rebelde roqueiro Steve Earle contratou a banda para o elenco da sua gravadora, E-Squared (através da Artemis), lançando, em 2000, o segundo disco do grupo, "Kids In Philly".
No álbum "Float Away With The Friday Night Gods", de 2002, a Marah contou com o auxílio de Owen Morris, o renomado produtor das bandas Verve e Oasis (e isso, por si só, constituiu-se numa façanha, pois Morris costuma se mostrar relutante em trabalhar com artistas norte-americanos), e também convenceu Bruce Springsteen a cantar e tocar guitarra em "Float Away", faixa de abertura do disco. A banda retornou ao formato independente na gravação do decepcionante disco "20,000 Streets Under The Sky", lançado em 2004. Seguiu-se uma série de mudanças no lineup: os irmãos Bielankos reformularam o grupo com os novos membros Kirk Henderson (baixo e teclados), Dave Peterson (bateria) e Adam Garbinski (guitarra). E assim reestruturada, a banda completou dois álbuns em 2005: "If You Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry", marcando o retorno à sonoridade divertida, e o maduro "A Christmas Kind Of Town". Christine Smith, tecladista e vocalista, ingressou no grupo posteriormente.

quinta-feira, 20 de maio de 2021

The Dentists - Discografia básica

Banda: The Dentists
Gênero: Garage Rock Revival, Jangle Pop, Post-Punk, Neo-Psychedelia



Disco: Some People Are On The Pitch They Think It's All Over It Is Now [Bonus Tracks]
Ano: 2005(*)
Faixas:
1. Flowers Around Me (3:14)
2. I'm Not The Devil (2:56)
3. Tony Bastable V John Noakes (2:06)
4. You Make Me Say It Somehow (2:50)
5. Mary Won't Come Out To Play (2:49)
6. I Had An Excellent Dream (3:34)
7. Kinder Still (3:26)
8. The Little Engineer's Set (3:07)
9. Back To The Grave (3:19)
10. Tangerine (3:02)
11. The Arrow Points To The Spot (3:30)
12. Everything In The Garden (2:36)
13. One Of Our Psychedelic Breakers Is Missing (2:48)
14. Strawberries Are Growing In My Garden (And It's Wintertime) [Bonus Track] (3:17)
15. Burning The Thoughts From My Skin [Bonus Track] (3:48)
16. Doreen [Bonus Track] (2:52)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Ian Smith: Drums
Denise Barnes: Clarinet (faixas 7, 9)
(*) LP lançado originalmente em 1985.


Disco: Heads And How To Read Them [Bonus Tracks]
Ano: 1991
Faixas:
1. House The Size Of Mars (3:54)
2. Beautiful Day (3:44)
3. Rivals For The Hand Of Isabel (5:09)
4. Killing Me (3:11)
5. In The Ocean (5:20)
6. Butterfly (3:37)
7. Crocodile Tears (3:57)
8. Daffodil Scare (3:42)
9. Eliza (4:06)
10. Delicious (3:30)
11. Have It Your Own Way (3:36)
12. Snapdragon [Bonus Track] (4:54)
13. Pocket Of Silver [Bonus Track] (2:43)
14. The Fun Has Arrived [Bonus Track] (2:59)
15. Around My Room [Bonus Track] (3:20)
16. There Was Love On The Floor, So I Walked On The Ceiling [Bonus Track] (6:36)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Alun Jones: Drums


Disco: Dressed
Ano: 1992
Faixas:
1. Strawberries Are Growing In My Garden (And It's Wintertime) (3:21)
2. She Dazzled Me With Basil (2:47)
3. I Had An Excellent Dream (3:34)
4. A Strange Way To Go About Things (3:20)
5. Chainsaw The Horse (2:58)
6. Peppermint Dreams (2:18)
7. Just Like Oliver Reed (2:13)
8. The Turquoise Castle (1:00)
9. I Can See Your House From Up Here (4:06)
10. Pallino (3:43)
11. Dawn Overdone (3:15)
12. Writhing On The Shagpile (3:09)
13. Flowers Around Me (3:02)
14. I'm Not The Devil (2:53)
15. Tony Bastable V John Noakes (2:04)
16. You Make Me Say It Somehow (2:48)
17. Mary Won't Come Out To Play (2:50)
18. Kinder Still (3:27)
19. The Little Engineers Set (3:26)
20. Tangerine (2:40)
21. The Arrow Points To The Spot (3:30)
22. One Of Our Psychedelic Beakers Is Missing (2:49)
23. Untitled (0:52)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Alun Jones: Drums (faixas 2, 4-8, 11, 12)
Ian Smith: Drums (faixas 1, 3, 9, 10, 13-22)


Disco: Powdered Lobster Fiasco
Ano: 1993
Faixas:
1. Pocket Of Silver (2:54)
2. Charms And The Girl (3:23)
3. Outside Your Inside (5:12)
4. Box Of Sun (2:33)
5. Beautiful Day (3:39)
6. I Can See Your House From Up Here (4:22)
7. We Thought We'd Got To Heaven (3:12)
8. Leave Me Alive (3:21)
9. All Coming Down (4:09)
10. Snapdragon (5:32)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Rob Grigg: Drums


Disco: Behind The Door I Keep The Universe
Ano: 1994
Faixas:
1. This Is Not My Flag (3:48)
2. Space Man (2:42)
3. Sorry Is Not Enough (3:56)
4. In Orbit (4:26)
5. Faces On Stone (2:44)
6. A Smile Like Oil On Water (3:51)
7. Tremendous Many (3:18)
8. Gas (3:10)
9. Brittle Sin And Flowers (4:39)
10. Beast (3:12)
11. Water For A Man On Fire (3:21)
12. The Waiter (5:11)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Rob Grigg: Drums


Disco: Deep 6
Ano: 1995
Faixas:
1. Shining Like A Star (2:47)
2. Slither (3:39)
3. Weirdo (At 25,000 Miles Per Hour) (2:43)
4. My Heart Is Like A Town You Moved Away From (4:42)
5. Kick Start My Body (3:30)
6. Appetite (3:35)
7. Hedonist (4:30)
8. Not Coming Back (2:40)
9. An Agony In Twelve Fits (3:48)
10. Whole World Explode (4:26)
11. Gradual (4:43)
12. Good Riddance (4:41)
13. Orange Gold (3:16)
14. Electric Train Of Thought (5:46)
15. Untitled (4:59)
16. Untitled (3:51)
Músicas de autoria da banda.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass, Vox
Robert Collins: Guitar, Vox
Rob Grigg: Drums, Vox
Músicos adicionais:
Natasha Briant: Cello
Niels Stevens: Trumpet
Julian Pinn: Trombone
Wharton Tiers: Piano, Etc.
Richard Bottom. Akiko Muro: Vox


Disco: If All The Flies Were One Fly: A Collection Of Rare And Unreleased Dentistry 1984-1995
Ano: 2010
Faixas:
1. Creature Out Of Control (4:24)
2. The Sun In The Sands (2:45)
3. Butterfly (3:25)
4. Kick Start My Body (3:35)
5. She Dazzled Me With Basil (2:47)
6. The Easy Way It Falls (2:39)
7. House The Size Of Mars (4:00)
8. Have It Your Own Way (3:57)
9. Shame (3:19)
10. Gorgeous Creature (4:54)
11. Eyes (2:31)
12. Apple Beast (3:10)
13. Are Friends Electric? (3:58)
14. Now You're Gone (2:17)
15. Jack (2:50)
16. Wonderful (2:51)
17. Transvestite (2:35)
18. Sprinkle (5:11)
19. Only Your Eyes Go Blue (3:27)
20. Cling (3:25)
21. Cornflake Girl (4:26)
22. Pay (3:02)
23. Settle Down (3:05)
Músicas de autoria da banda, fora "Are Friends Electric?", composta por Gary Numan, e "Cornflake Girl", composta por Tori Amos.
Créditos:
Michael Murphy: Vox, Guitar
Mark Matthews: Bass
Robert Collins: Guitar
Alun Jones: Drums (faixas 3, 7, 8, 16, 20)
Ian Smith: Drums (faixas 2, 5, 14, 15)
Rob Grigg: Drums (faixas 1, 4, 6, 9-13, 17-19, 21-23)


Biografia:
A biografia da banda, que segue, em tradução livre do inglês, foi extraída do site Oldies, que, por sua vez, cita, como fonte primária do texto, a Encyclopedia Of Popular Music, de Colin Larkin (sob licença da editora Muze).
Formado em Chatham, Kent, Inglaterra, esse grupo era integrado por Michael Murphy (nascido no dia 8 de outubro de 1963, em Bexley, Kent, Inglaterra; guitarra e vocais), Robert Collins (nascido no dia 12 de junho de 1965, em Gillingham, Kent, Inglaterra; guitarra solo), Mark Matthews (nascido no dia 15 de maio de 1965, em Farnborough, Hampshire, Inglaterra; baixo) e o baterista Ian Smith, substituído, em 1986, por Alun Gwynne Jones (nascido no dia 3 de fevereiro de 1966, em Chatham, Kent, Inglaterra), que acabou também substituído, em 1991, por Robert Grigg (nascido no dia 28 de julho de 1968, em Canterbury, Kent, Inglaterra). O lineup inicial forjou-se, em dezembro de 1983, com os ex-membros das bandas locais Split Decision e Ancient Gallery. Contemporânea de outras bandas de Medway Towns, como Milkshakes e Prisoners, a esforçada Dentists modelou seu estilo pop melódico (lembrando, em alguns momentos, a Smith) no circuito das casas noturnas londrinas dos anos 90, construindo um público considerável e fiel. 
O grupo lançou "Strawberries Are Growing In My Garden", seu primeiro e esmerado single, em janeiro de 1985. O estreante EP "Down And Out In Paris And Chatham", de 1986, ganhou aclamação da crítica, o mesmo acontecendo com o EP subsequente, "Writhing On The Shagpile", que alcançou as paradas independentes do Reino Unido em 1987. A partir daí, a banda manteve-se comedida em relação às suas atividades, lançando vários EPs e álbuns através de diferentes gravadoras. "Heads And How To Read Them", seu disco de 1990, garantiu-lhe resenhas favoráveis na imprensa, que não se mostraram suficientes, porém, para empurrá-la para fora da categoria secundária do cenário musical em que se inseria desde a sua criação. Entretanto, durante o biênio 1991 e 1992, a Dentists conquistou uma parcela significativa de ouvintes no meio universitário americano, indicando que, em comum com artistas como Jazz Butcher e Robyn Hitchcock, um futuro potencialmente lucrativo figurava no horizonte. Assinando com a EastWest, a banda burilou seu som e tentou disputar espaço no mercado convencional, não conseguindo, todavia, alcançar seu intento plenamente. Após o lançamento de "Deep 6", a EastWest desistiu da banda e Collins abandonou-a. Murphy, Grigg e Matthews continuaram sob a denominação Shot Marilyns, posteriormente alterada para Coax.

segunda-feira, 17 de maio de 2021

The High Strung - Moxie Bravo/Get The Guests

Banda: The High Strung
Gênero: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock


Disco: Moxie Bravo
Ano: 2005
Faixas:
1. Never Saw It As Union (2:10)
2. Truce (3:25)
3. Here It Comes Again (1:57)
4. A Real Meal Ticket (2:47)
5. N Over C (3:13)
6. The Luck You Got (2:48)
7. Seems It's One Thing (2:56)
8. Deck The Boy (3:04)
9. On Your Feet (4:32)
10. Anything Goes (2:51)
11. At The Same Time (4:19)
12. The Gentleman (3:55)
Músicas de autoria de Josh Malerman.
Créditos:
Josh Malerman: Vocals, Guitar
Mark Owen, Jason Berkowitz: Guitar, Vocals
Derek Berk: Drums, Vocals
Chad Stocker: Bass, Vocals

Disco: Get The Guests
Ano: 2007
Faixas:
1. What A Meddler! (2:58)
2. Maybe You're Coming Down With It (3:22)
3. So Dry (2:21)
4. The Baddest Ship (2:26)
5. Raise The Bar (2:18)
6. He's Got No Soul (3:18)
7. Childhood (3:05)
8. Rimbaud/Rambo (4:23)
9. Watch Me Sustain The Early Days (2:48)
10. She's Not Even Mad At You High (1:49)
11. The Curator (2:08)
12. There Was No One Before You, There Was No One Before Me (3:10)
13. I Recognize That Voice (2:50)
14. Arrow (2:56)
15. Gravedigger (3:47)
16. Missed Easily (3:08)
17. The Meddler (4:07)
Músicas de autoria de Josh Malerman, salvo "Missed Easily", composta por Josh Malerman e Derek Berk.
Créditos:
Josh Malerman: Guitar, Vocals
Chad Stocker: Bass
Derek Berk: Drums
Músicos adicionais:
Jim Diamond, Gregory Holt: Horns


Biografia:


A biografia da banda já foi postada aqui, juntamente com os discos 'Soap", de 2001, e "Sure As Hell", de 2002.

segunda-feira, 10 de maio de 2021

The High Strung - These Are Good Times

Banda: The High Strung
Disco: These Are Good Times
Ano: 2003
Gênero: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock
Faixas:
1. Wretched Boy (1:56)
2. Show A Sign Of Life (2:03)
3. Ain't That Something (2:45)
4. The World's Smallest Violin (3:57)
5. Throwaway (2:28)
6. It's On (3:32)
7. Stares Everywhere (1:56)
8. The Songbird (2:00)
9. I Got Frustration (2:25)
10. Cocksure (1:54)
11. Real Nice Boy (2:23)
12. Rah Rah Rah! (2:27)
13. If The Night… (3:00)
Músicas de autoria de Josh Malerman e Mark Owen, exceto "I Got Frustration", composta por Josh Malerman, Mark Owen e Derek Berk.
Créditos:
Josh Malerman, Mark Owen: Vocals, Guitar
Derek Berk: Drums
Chad Stocker: Bass, Guitar (faixas 1, 5, 10, 12)
Músicos adicionais:
Jason Berkowitz: Same Guitar+Same Bass+Same Organ
Jim Diamond: Guitar Solo (faixa 11)

Biografia:


A biografia da banda já foi postada aqui, juntamente com os discos 'Soap", de 2001, e "Sure As Hell", de 2002.

sábado, 8 de maio de 2021

The Dream Syndicate - 3½ (The Lost Tapes: 1985-1988)/The Day Before Wine And Roses

Banda: The Dream Syndicate
Gênero: Alternative Rock, Jangle Pop, Paisley Underground, Neo-Psychedelia


Disco: 3½ (The Lost Tapes: 1985-1988)
Ano: 1993
Faixas:
1. Here On Earth As Well [Recorded in Hollywood, April 1985] (2:57)
2. I Ain't Living Long Like This [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (4:24)
3. Killing Time [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (4:07)
4. Lucky [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (6:31)
5. Weathered And Torn [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (3:07)
6. The Best Years Of My Life [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (5:43)
7. Running From The Memory [Recorded at Lyceum Studios, August 1987] (3:20)
8. When You Smile [Recorded live at Raji's, January 1988] (4:05)
9. It Hits You Again [Recorded in Hollywood, April 1985] (3:28)
10. Blood Money [Recorded in Hollywood, April 1985] (5:41)
Músicas de autoria de Steve Wynn, exceto "I Ain't Living Long Like This", composta por Rodney Crowell, e "Lucky", composta por Steve Wynn, Dennis Duck, Mark Walton e Paul B. Cutler.
Créditos:
Steve Wynn: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Dennis Duck: Drums
Paul B. Cutler: Lead Guitar, Vocals
Mark Walton: Bass Guitar, Vocals
Chris Cavacas: Piano, Organ, Vocals (faixas 2-7)


Disco: The Day Before Wine And Roses
Ano: 1995(*)
Faixas:
1. Some Kinda Itch (6:31)
2. Mr. Soul (3:57)
3. Sure Thing (5:31)
4. That's What You Always Say (4:29)
5. Outlaw Blues (4:46)
6. Open Hour (8:32)
7. When You Smile (5:42)
8. Season Of The Witch (10:08)
9. The Days Of Wine And Roses (7:30)
Músicas de autoria de Steve Wynn, salvo "Mr. Soul", composta por Neil Young, "Outlaw Blues", composta por Bob Dylan, "Open Hour", composta por Steve Wynn, Karl Precoda, Kendra Smith e Dennis Duck, e "Season Of The Witch", composta por Donovan Leitch.
Créditos:
Steve Wynn: Guitar, Vocals
Karl Precoda: Guitar
Kendra Smith: Bass
Dennis Duck: Drums
(*) Gravado ao vivo na KPFK Radio, em Los Angeles, Califórnia, EUA, no dia 5 de setembro de 1982.


Biografia:


A biografia da banda já foi postada aqui, juntamente com o disco "The Days Of Wine And Roses [Bonus Tracks]", de 2001.

domingo, 2 de maio de 2021

Chris Robinson Brotherhood - Phosphorescent Harvest/Betty's Blends Volume Two

Banda: Chris Robinson Brotherhood
Gênero: Blues-Rock, Southern Rock, Jam Band


Disco: Phosphorescent Harvest
Ano: 2014
Faixas:
1. Shore Power (4:41)
2. About A Stranger (5:07)
3. Meanwhile In The Gods… (6:08)
4. Badlands Here We Come (5:24)
5. Clear Blue Sky & The Good Doctor (7:47)
6. Beggar's Moon (6:55)
7. Wanderer's Lament (5:37)
8. Tornado (5:04)
9. Jump The Turnstiles (6:40)
10. Burn Slow (7:13)
11. Humboldt Windchimes (4:38)
Músicas de autoria de Chris Robinson e Neal Casal, exceto "Tornado" e "Jump The Turnstiles", compostas por Chris Robinson.
Créditos:
Chris Robinson, Neal Casal: Guitar, Vocals
Adam MacDougall: Keyboards, Vocals
Mark Dutton: Bass, Vocals
George Sluppick: Drums


Disco: Betty's Blends Volume Two
Ano: 2015
Faixas:
1. Vibration And Light Suite (Robinson) 16:34
2. Rosalee (Robinson) 10:15
3. They Love Each Other (Hunter, Garcia) 7:03
4. Tumbleweed In Eden (Robinson, Stacey) 11:54
5. Shore Power (Robinson, Casal) 5:18
6. Burn Slow (Robinson, Casal) 7:35
7. Driving Wheel (Wiffen) 8:09
Créditos:
Chris Robinson, Neal Casal: Guitars, Vox
Adam MacDougall: Keyboard
Mark Dutton: Bass
George Sluppick: Drums


Biografia:


A biografia da banda já foi postada aqui, juntamente com o disco "Big Moon Ritual", de 2012.
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