Jenni says:
I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A TEN BEST LIST IN
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
I agree. The punishment should be not being allowed to post another best-of
list until after December 15. (And maybe 50 lashes with a wet noodle
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 7-Apr-99 Re: Best So Far - 99
by Christopher M Knaus@juno
Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her.
Did a band actually name themseleves after this XTC song?
Carl Z.
Sperandeo wrote:
I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A TEN BEST LIST IN
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
xojns
np Kid Rock
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From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best So Far - 99
Carl asked about this band;
Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her.
...and yeah, there was a band from (Japan, I think?), at SXSW with that
name. I almost skipped a bunch of shows I wanted to go to and went to
"SSKHKH" out of massive curiosity but didn't.
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The Diva wrote: I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A
TEN BEST LIST IN
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
I do. I did. Well, I want to..g
But, you notice..Bill Silvers and I only
compiled a Top
At 04:41 PM 4/7/99 -0500, William F. Silvers wrote:
What the heck, I'll play-
1) Damnations TX- HALF MAD MOON
2) Walter Clevenger and the Dairy Kings- LOVE SONGS TO MYSELF
3) Bill Lloyd- STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
4) Kelly Willis- WHAT I DESERVE
5) Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band-
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, Christopher M Knaus wrote:
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
This Japanese band was described in a local paper as 'the aural
equivalent of a wasabi nasal inhalant' or something like that. They meant
it in a good way. So what's up with it, Don?
Japanese garage punk band with
Hey there,
Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her.
Did a band actually name themseleves after this XTC song?
Close, either the song is Kiss Her Kiss Her and the band is Kiss Me Kiss
Me or vice versa. If TMGE is who I think it is, and according to Don they
are,
In a message dated 4/8/99 10:37:56 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
I do. I did. Well, I want to..g
But, you notice..Bill Silvers and I only
compiled a Top 5 list. That means we have a semi-life!
Yeah, Deb, it is indeed a "half-life" Jerry is referring to.
A "semi-life" is the truck-driving life, as everyone on P2 knows
--jr.
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, P2's reigning Singer-Songwriter's Friend wrote:
I fully expected "The Mountain" to stake a claim at the top
of my "best of" list for 99, and it is up close, but surprisingly
(to me, anyhow) it has been replaced by another great album
that I just can't stop listening
If Don's list is any indication, perhaps Sire's efforts in the
Americana vein are finally starting to pay off.
There's also the Tim Carroll due out on Sire later this spring or
early summer, no??
--junior
On Wed, 7 Apr 1999, Ph. Barnard wrote:
If Don's list is any indication, perhaps Sire's efforts in the
Americana vein are finally starting to pay off.
Well, it's one thing to put out good records. It's quite another to
figure out how to sell 'em.g--don
What the heck, I'll play-
1) Damnations TX- HALF MAD MOON
2) Walter Clevenger and the Dairy Kings- LOVE SONGS TO MYSELF
3) Bill Lloyd- STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS
4) Kelly Willis- WHAT I DESERVE
5) Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band- THE MOUNTAIN
6) Hadacol- BETTER THAN THIS
That's
Don:
Well, it's one thing to put out good records. It's quite another to
figure out how to sell 'em.
Heh, this is about exactly what one Derailer was saying to me at
SXSW. But putting out that good record is a lot farther along than
most people get to begin with...g
--junior
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 7-Apr-99 Re: Best So Far - 99
by "Ph. Barnard"@eagle.cc.u
There's also the Tim Carroll due out on Sire later this spring or
early summer, no??
Or sometime in the next 300 years. Carroll's gotten screwed pretty
badly on a fine albu
I'll play as well...
1) Walter Clevenger and the Dairy Kings- LOVE SONGS TO MYSELF
2) Damnations TX- HALF MAD MOON
3) Del McCoury Band - The Family
4) Steve Earle and the Del McCoury Band- THE MOUNTAIN
5) Hillbilly Idol - Town Country
Looking forward to the new Mandy Barnett and looking
Carl added to Junior's question:
There's also the Tim Carroll due out on Sire later this spring or
early summer, no??
Or sometime in the next 300 years. Carroll's gotten screwed pretty
badly on a fine album. I hope it comes out this year.
When I saw Tim Carroll with Lonesome Bob back
I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A TEN BEST LIST IN
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
xojns
np Kid Rock
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From: Don Yates [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Best So Far - 99
Date: Wed, Apr 7, 199
Excerpts from internet.listserv.postcard2: 7-Apr-99 Re: Best So Far - 99
by Don [EMAIL PROTECTED]
1. Mandy Barnett - I've Got A Right To Cry (Sire)
Seconds ago, this record was put into my hands by our music director
it'll get played on next week's show. The Waits record is pretty
splendid
Jerry, that new-Exhubs is a dandy, imho. I'm hoping it comes out soon,
somewhere and assuming it'll be on some year-end top 10s. If I *were*
to make a list for this year already (which I'm not doing g), it would
be number 1 for me.
--junior
The Diva wrote: I PROPOSE IT SHOULD BE A PUNISHABLE OFFENSE TO COMPILE A
TEN BEST LIST IN
APRIL!
Go outside! Get some sun! Kiss a girl
xojns
Are ballots still open for POST OF THE YEAR!?
Damn, I spilled beer all over my computer.
Jim, laughin out loud
Hey there,
Among Don's best...
Thee Michelle Gun Elephant
This Japanese band was described in a local paper as 'the aural
equivalent of a wasabi nasal inhalant' or something like that. They meant
it in a good way. So what's up with it, Don?
Or I could have them confused with Seagull Screaming
We've *never* been able to agree on anything (not
even on the general worthlessness of Kenny Rogers), and I think if we
ever
did, we'd just have to shut the list down. After all, what would be
the
point of carrying on?g--don
Wait a minute, someone among us defended Kenny
Ah, the amp named Black Widow. Yes, I love this! Bittersweet. I'm
always
amazed at sibling harmonies and these two are perfect.
[Matt Benz] Tho-as I've told others-I am amazed at how many
"advance copies" of this are in the hands of p2 folks who are *not*
industry weasel
We've *never* been able to agree on anything (not
even on the general worthlessness of Kenny Rogers), and I think if we ever
did, we'd just have to shut the list down. After all, what would be the
point of carrying on?g--don
Don's right. Someone, anyone-maybe even me-has to come
My cue.
I have a lot of problems with the original Damnations pre-release . . .
but I am gonna reserve comment until the final release comes out (they
reportedly did go back to the studio to brush it up).
But anyways, count me in as skeptical re: the Damnations TX disc. They
are talented as
Dan "my ass it's a good record" B. observes:
Don's right. Someone, anyone-maybe even me-has to come out of the
woodwork and let this record have it. It's important, don't screw this up.
Even if you think it's a good record. This list has a rock-solid three years
invested in
In a message dated 2/7/99 1:22:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Why Dan, you make P2 sound like the U.S. Congress g. I
Speaking of the U.S. Congress -- did anyone catch the latest episode of the
"Ex-Presidents" on Saturday Night Live? Whoops! I should be on the fluff
Funanimal
World on Freedom Records - one of the best record labels to come out of this
town ever
oh god i'm posting
jenni
np: eminem
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: "passenger side" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Damnations TX (was Re: best so far
Date: Sat, Feb 6, 1999, 7:34
Marie says:
My favorite song on the cd is dedicated to the memory of a beloved amp.
Heck, my favorite song on the CD is about a dog ("Spit and Tears"). Go figure.
--Amy
Why Dan, you make P2 sound like the U.S. Congress g. I protest! I'm
sure we'll have naysayers on the Damnations and that is indeed the P2 way.
It sure is a good record, though. My prediction is that some of our more
lyrics-oriented folk will find it less that stellar on that end. I'm
digging
... this is one of the best records to come
out of the current era of alt-country, and I'll recommend that
everyone--well, maybe not Jon W. g--pick it up when it's released in a
week or so.
--Amy
All true; it's something original and potent and it works...and they're
even better live...and I'm
Barry writes:BTW--these girls (and the other person) can sing and play so
well
that I wouldn't rule out Jon liking this one!
The other person is Rob Bernard who is also a member of the vastly
underrated Prescott Curlywolf.
As far as pronunciation, I've heard it's Damnations Tee-X. There was a
Jim:
I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's
finally a band we can ALL agree on. g
Let me throw my two cents in here. 'Half Mad Moon' has been my favorite
record of 1999 since last November. (Thanks Stacey!) I can't wait to get the
cd, so I can play it in my car
In a message dated 2/6/99 2:01:10 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
and I'll recommend that
everyone--well, maybe not Jon W. g--pick it up when it's released in a
week or so.
Actually, I think Jon W. might actually LIKE it. I hate to talk about him
while he's off list
In a message dated 2/6/99 9:43:50 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My favorite song on the cd is dedicated to the memory of a beloved amp.
Ah, the amp named Black Widow. Yes, I love this! Bittersweet. I'm always
amazed at sibling harmonies and these two are perfect.
Deb
On Fri, 5 Feb 1999, JP Riedie wrote:
Though it makes me paranoid to be of the same mind as Yates twice in one
month, I just can't help but say "I told you so" to all you meanies who
accused me of hyping this band last summer
Now don't feel *too* vindicated there, John. After all, I
On Sat, 6 Feb 1999 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've been raving about this band for two years now. Glad to see there's
finally a band we can ALL agree on. g
Yeah, right. I bet when the record comes out there's gonna be some
notable P2 naysayers. We've *never* been able to agree on anything
Actually, so far "Real" is a contender for me, too.
I'm with Chad on that one; disappointing.
Can't we all just get along?
Here's a version of a review of Real that I wrote. It's in today's Austin
Chronicle.
Jim, smilin'
Various Artists-Real-The Tom T Hall Project (Delmore-Sire) 4 stars
The
Thanks for that "Real" review.
I can't believe it, but I don't think I mentioned Summer Teeth. O wait, I
know why. The person asked for indies.
np. A Shot in the Arm for the hundred billionth time in a row
Antwort an: Re: best so far
The correct album title is "The Man from God Knows Where"!
Lowell Kaufman wrote:
My favorite alt-country record so far is Tom Russell's new record "The Man From
Nowhere" -
Reply to: RE: best so far
- Steve Earle and The Del McCoury Band, The Mountain
- The Gourds, Ghosts of Hallelujah
- Various Artists, Blaze Foley: In Tribute and Loving Memory... Vol. 1
- Tom Russell, The Man From God Knows Where
some girl wrote:
I need some names for the cream
Reply to: RE: best so far
- Steve Earle and The Del McCoury Band, The Mountain
- The Gourds, Ghosts of Hallelujah
- Various Artists, Blaze Foley: In Tribute and Loving Memory... Vol. 1
- Tom Russell, The Man From God Knows Where
some girl wrote:
I need some names for the cream
I forgot to mention the upcoming debut album from Damnations TX, Half Mad
Moon. Few acts blend rock and twang as effectively as these folks --
they're equally adept at crunchy pop-rock gems and soulful acoustic twang.
Most of all, I just love their gorgeous sisterly harmonizing.--don
I'm new here, so I hope it works this way (if not I'm sorry); anyway, I
write a bi-monthly newsletter, and I need some names for the cream of
the crop in new releases in alt. country, etc., this year so far. I am
looking for indie bands in particular, but any suggestions will be
J. D. Crowe The New South, Come On Down To My World (Rounder)
Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
I sure do hope things get better quick... January blew as far as new music
goes... but hey, I worked something up the other day for myself, and now I
can use it... I mean, come on, Lynn Miles in my best of list? big
disappointments: Steve and Del, Real: the tom t hall thing, and Hadacol
In a message dated 2/4/99 1:33:27 PM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Steve Earle the Del McCoury Band's The
Mountain.
I'm seconding this bigtime. My favorite of the year so far.
Linda
Actually, so far "Real" is a contender for me, too.
lr
Actually, so far "Real" is a contender for me, too.
I'm with Chad on that one; disappointing.
Jon Weisberger Kenton County, KY [EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://home.fuse.net/jonweisberger/
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