If you could tell the world about .......
Posted by: u5227470736789524 on 01 November 2003
one artist who you love, but feel very few, if any, other people know about, who would it be ?
My nominee:
Eric Wood - singer/songwriter from the Catskills of NY. Think Tim Buckley "Happy/Sad" era or a scaled-down Joe Henry "Tiny Voices" with a little different lyrical style (closer to Buckley's) Set to late night/lounge jazz arrangements with acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, vibes, drums.
Has three albums (cd): Letters From The Earth, Illustrated Night, and Don't Just Dance
website, usually out-of-date, is www.ericwoods.com or check www.cdnow.com or similar.
Jeff A
My nominee:
Eric Wood - singer/songwriter from the Catskills of NY. Think Tim Buckley "Happy/Sad" era or a scaled-down Joe Henry "Tiny Voices" with a little different lyrical style (closer to Buckley's) Set to late night/lounge jazz arrangements with acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, vibes, drums.
Has three albums (cd): Letters From The Earth, Illustrated Night, and Don't Just Dance
website, usually out-of-date, is www.ericwoods.com or check www.cdnow.com or similar.
Jeff A
Posted on: 03 November 2003 by throbnorth
Someone called St Stephen, who produced a lovely oddball album on Probe in about 1969 and then vanished without trace. A bit too cheesy for CD rerelease, - maybe not quite culty enough - but very much sui generis. Me & Nick Lees like it, anyway.
throb
throb
Posted on: 03 November 2003 by Geoff P
Fat belly Slim
Posted on: 03 November 2003 by J.N.
Michael Rother
'Krautrock' artiste ex of 'Neu' (with Claus Dinger) and 'Harmonium'.
I note from his web-site that a 'Neu' track is used in the new Tarantino film 'Kill Bill'
Rother's early solo stuff is delightful. The first three albums are the ones that really do it for me:-
'Flammende Herzen', 'Sterntaler' and 'Katzenmusik'.
Think of a melding of Kraftwerk and Neu with some passion and soul.
Beautiful music.
http://www.michaelrother.de/
'Krautrock' artiste ex of 'Neu' (with Claus Dinger) and 'Harmonium'.
I note from his web-site that a 'Neu' track is used in the new Tarantino film 'Kill Bill'
Rother's early solo stuff is delightful. The first three albums are the ones that really do it for me:-
'Flammende Herzen', 'Sterntaler' and 'Katzenmusik'.
Think of a melding of Kraftwerk and Neu with some passion and soul.
Beautiful music.
http://www.michaelrother.de/
Posted on: 04 November 2003 by Geofiz
quote:
Originally posted by Geoff P:
Fat belly Slim
Or do you mean Fat Boy Slim?
Posted on: 04 November 2003 by Geofiz
David Wilcox of "David Wilcox and the Teddy Bears" fame (not the other Pop Music David Wilcox that is out there). He is a real wizard of the guitar, can make it sound like just about any musical instrument you want when you see him perform live. Probably his "biggest hit" album was "Breakfast at the Circus".
Posted on: 21 November 2003 by edwin green
A second for American Music Club. "California" is one of my favourites of all time: funny, sad, harrowing and invigorating. Mark Eitzel's solo stuff since hasn't even come close
Posted on: 21 November 2003 by Naimed-In-NY
Interesting thread. I have two artists in mind. They are not totally unknown (particularly in the US), but they do not get much attention in the US - or on this forum - so I guess they qualify.
My first contribution is Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. The ultimate bar band, a New Jersey rock band active since the mid-1970s w/ great horns. This band is so much better than 99% of the bands that have "made it" and are seen on TV all of the time. I could go on about them for days, but if you want to hear what they are like, buy Hearts of Stone, their 3rd album, which many consider their best. The band's first album, I Don't Want to Go Home, also is excellent (as are many others, but start with those two if interested). Although this description is way too generalized, think Springsteen w/ a full horns section but less meaningful songs.
My second choice is Marc Cohn, a singer/songwriter who is great at both (great music/lyrics and great voice). He has three albums, all of which are highly recommended. Tough to describe his sound, kind of like a more rocking James Taylor with aa heavier emphasis on keyboards.
Regards. MBM
My first contribution is Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. The ultimate bar band, a New Jersey rock band active since the mid-1970s w/ great horns. This band is so much better than 99% of the bands that have "made it" and are seen on TV all of the time. I could go on about them for days, but if you want to hear what they are like, buy Hearts of Stone, their 3rd album, which many consider their best. The band's first album, I Don't Want to Go Home, also is excellent (as are many others, but start with those two if interested). Although this description is way too generalized, think Springsteen w/ a full horns section but less meaningful songs.
My second choice is Marc Cohn, a singer/songwriter who is great at both (great music/lyrics and great voice). He has three albums, all of which are highly recommended. Tough to describe his sound, kind of like a more rocking James Taylor with aa heavier emphasis on keyboards.
Regards. MBM
Posted on: 21 November 2003 by Minky
I have heaps, but two that spring straight to mind :
Ex "Son Volt" member Jay Farrar. His latest album "Terroir blues" has been haunting me for the last 6 months. Think alt.country on acid.
Renee Geyer. One of the bestest female voices on the planet and virtually unknown outside of Australia.
Ex "Son Volt" member Jay Farrar. His latest album "Terroir blues" has been haunting me for the last 6 months. Think alt.country on acid.
Renee Geyer. One of the bestest female voices on the planet and virtually unknown outside of Australia.
Posted on: 21 November 2003 by syd
Trevor Bilmuss
One album "Family Apology" on Charisma, no singles I know of and then total obscurity. Incredibly ironic and funny lyrics, strong songs and incredibly over the top arrangements. At times its like listening to a 50s musical, and then late 60s/early 70s laid back folk with a jazzy tinge with a bit of heavy rock in their too.
Yours in Music
Syd
One album "Family Apology" on Charisma, no singles I know of and then total obscurity. Incredibly ironic and funny lyrics, strong songs and incredibly over the top arrangements. At times its like listening to a 50s musical, and then late 60s/early 70s laid back folk with a jazzy tinge with a bit of heavy rock in their too.
Yours in Music
Syd
Posted on: 24 November 2003 by KT66
where do I start
all power pop related
Daryll-Ann - (Holland's Big Star)
Matthew Sweet
Matt Keating
Jason Falkner (talented beyond belief)
Michael Head/Strands/Shack
The Prisoners
Loud Family
etc etc
all power pop related
Daryll-Ann - (Holland's Big Star)
Matthew Sweet
Matt Keating
Jason Falkner (talented beyond belief)
Michael Head/Strands/Shack
The Prisoners
Loud Family
etc etc
Posted on: 24 November 2003 by Fisbey
Howard Devoto....
Posted on: 24 November 2003 by Pete
quote:
Originally posted by Naimed-In-NY:
My first contribution is Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes.
A fine band. And one who had their very, very good live set "Reach Up and Touch the Sky" buggered up by the CD version having the best track removed (a terrific version of Stagger Lee (aka Stag O'Lee or various others)).
Sigh. What were they thinking?
Pete.
Posted on: 26 November 2003 by Nigel Cavendish
Jackie Leven
cheers
Nigel
cheers
Nigel
Posted on: 26 November 2003 by Kevin-W
Vini Reilly (The Durutti Column) - the most underrated guitarist in the universe (but one of the worst singers ever!)
Seconds for Michael Rother and Howard Devoto also.
Kevin
Seconds for Michael Rother and Howard Devoto also.
Kevin
Posted on: 26 November 2003 by Bob Edwards
Four groups leap to mind...
The Pursuit of Happiness: Put out a terrific debut album (Love Junk), a mediocre second album, and all but disappeared even though they made a few more studio albums.
Shoot the Doctor: Far and away the best NY club band not to make it that I've heard--and I've heard TONS. Sounded somewhat goth but with strong popular sensibilities. Phenomenal live.
Strange Cave: Another NY club band that never made it. At their best, they sounded like Camper Van Beethoven crossed with Sarah McLachlan and/or Tori Amos.
Dumptruck: Boston jangle band that sort of made it and one that made some terrific music along the way. The first side of For the Country is simply fantastic.
Best,
Bob
The Pursuit of Happiness: Put out a terrific debut album (Love Junk), a mediocre second album, and all but disappeared even though they made a few more studio albums.
Shoot the Doctor: Far and away the best NY club band not to make it that I've heard--and I've heard TONS. Sounded somewhat goth but with strong popular sensibilities. Phenomenal live.
Strange Cave: Another NY club band that never made it. At their best, they sounded like Camper Van Beethoven crossed with Sarah McLachlan and/or Tori Amos.
Dumptruck: Boston jangle band that sort of made it and one that made some terrific music along the way. The first side of For the Country is simply fantastic.
Best,
Bob
Posted on: 26 November 2003 by Haroon
Frank White - an inspiration to Joe Cocker and many others apparently. Play(ed)s at the Pheasant Inn, Sheffield Friday nights. Quality blues.
Posted on: 27 November 2003 by Chris Metcalfe
Dave Celia from Toronto. Comes over to the UK a couple of times a year. Solo album 'Organica' and band Invisible Inc made a fab album called 'Poor folks welcome' a couple of years ago.