I actually like this - I feel dirty.
I thought it was an interesting experiment musically. It really focused on Tom's melodies and built a layered pop album around them. A couple songs worked, but not because of her vocals which were supremely characterless and did not really dig into the lyrics.
Holly Cole did an album of Tom Waits songs a few years back and though it was with a fairly standard jazz lineup, she really got the lyrics and did a great job with them.
I guess I should remind people that I put up a ton of Tom Waits covers at Buffistarawk in a variety of styles. So if you're curious about his music but can't get past his voice...check it out.
I really like Holly Cole's album of Tom Waits songs.
I guess I should remind people that I put up a ton of Tom Waits covers at Buffistarawk in a variety of styles.
Oh! Good reminder! I'd forgotten about those being there.
Question! There's an oscillator/generator pop song...does anyone know who the band is? Googling not helping. Need song!
Hec? Help?
That's Make a circuit with me, by the Polecats, I think.
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That's the one I would have picked.
If that is the one you need, Allyson, I can send it to you when I get home.
I don't know if I've blathered about them here, but I've been going to see a local band called Empires since February. Today they released their album, and you can download it for free (with cover art and photographs!) from their website: [link]
Their sound is rock and roll with a dash of R&B. Anyway, I think their songs are pretty catchy. So.
Downloading that album is on my to do list for tonight too.
