The Seeds were a band that exemplified “Garage Rock” of the nuggets era. Lead singer and bass guitarist Sky Saxon was heavily influenced by Mick Jagger, and the group promoted the fact that blues great Muddy Waters once called them “America’s own Rolling Stones.” The big hit from 1966 was “Pushin’ Too Hard.” Saxon passed away Thursday, June 25 – he was 63 years old. This news tends to be overlooked with all the Michael Jackson hype going on now.
Category: Videos
Tinted Windows are almost here…
Main stream press has picked up the ball on this group that wowed the crowd at SXSW. Read Tony Sachs article about them here.
“How We Survive”, Grand Atlantic’s new album mixed by Magoo (Midnight Oil, An Horse, Regurgitator) set for release June 2009. These guys had a great debut album, so I expect more greatness to follow. Also the group has released it’s new single and you can download it now. Download “She’s A Dreamer” here.
Canadian Invasion "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
Satirically touching on the American way, Canadian Invasion showcase what lies underneath the white picket fences, traditional family values and odes to materialism with the new video for “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.” Read my review for Canadian Invasion here.
El Goodo "Feel So Fine"
Today, Welsh pop wizards, El Goodo‘s video for the single, “Feel so Fine,” hits the web. See the album review here. Filmed at an old Welsh abbey ruins site in the valleys of West Wales outside of Port Talbot, the birthplace of Anthony Hopkins and the city that inspired Bladerunner, the video was costumed by Marigold Costuming whose other claims to fame are costuming for Dr. Who and the Welsh Opera. It was directed by Mie Sorensen, who has worked for MTV, Nickelodeon and VH1. Unfortunately, while filming, an El Goodo member accidently caused a fire which interrupted the last parts of filming and almost burned down remaining parts of the abbey. The police were called by a local farmer and subsequently Miss Sorensen spent the night in the Neath jail under suspicion of arson. Luckily, no serious damage was done, and hopefully all charges will soon be dropped. Talk about getting burned!
The Luxury "This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things"
With the new U2 album making the rounds and getting good reviews, I wanted to post a vid by a band that came out in 2007, with plenty of big hooks and melodies. The Luxury have a full rich sound that compares well with Bono and crew, on the opening single “Let Go.” Thankfully, this is not the only style the Luxury emulate. The brainchild of Boston frontman/guitarist Jason Dunn, the band specializes in anthemic rock with a big stadium sound. You hear it right away, the full guitar buzz on “Seven Stories” that brings to mind Oasis and Bob Mould’s Sugar to the dramatic piano lead power ballad “Rockets and Wrecking Balls.” Even the melodic vocal and guitar phrasing of “So Easy” will win over pop purists and the cool layered riffs of “Malcontent” recall a mix of Badfinger and Coldplay. By the album’s mid point it gets a little self indulgent along the lines of Tonic with “Simple” and “Covered in Smiles,” but this doesn’t spoil anything after it. At the end of the album, the majestic eight minute epic “Commonplace” has a vibe similar to the Police mixed with Radiohead, as things get all Kid A on us. Though the ending may wear you out, there is plenty to like here. Fans of Ed Harcourt should be all over this one too.
