Spine

Spine

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Continuing in the direction established in their last release, Comet, Cordelia's Dad serves up a tasty mix of traditional songs on Spine, which was produced by Steve Albini (Nirvana, PJ Harvey, the Breeders, Helmet). The CD opens with "Granite Mills," a political song dealing with the working conditions of mill workers. They've also re-recorded "Imaginary Trouble" (which is also included on their earlier album How Can I Sleep?), and have included a few shape-note songs (notable for their compelling four-part harmonies), such as "Return Again". The sense of humor featured from the group's earliest days is intact, as the recordings of "Knife" and "Spencer Rifle" will attest--do not listen to the latter while drinking, as choking may result. The addition of fiddler Laura Risk (who can also be heard on Ken Kolodner's Walking Stones) adds a whole new dimension to the group's sound that is especially welcome. -- Genevieve Williams

No Depression
The band provides a key missing puzzle piece in alternative country, laying bare and highlighting the British Isles styles and song sources at the heart of the oldest old-time country. Within the sharp, sometimes brittle, folk geometry on Spine moves the ardent, volatile spirit of alternative country.

Spine

Tracks:

Ordinary Town
Tillman Co.
Disappearing Man
The Power And Glory
236-6132
41 Thunderer
Gentle Arms Of Eden
I Go Like The Raven
Highway 80 (she's a mighty good road)
Love, The Magician
Merlin's Lament
Gentle Soldier Of My Soul

Amazon.com

Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer take a convincing step forward on their third release, which at various times echoes the music of Robin and Linda Williams and a twangy version of Richard and Linda Thompson. Although gifted on banjo, guitar, fiddle, organ, and mandolin, the duo has placed a premium on the songwriting, with considerable payoff. "Tillman Co." details the ordinary terrors of rural working-class life, "Gentle Arms of Eden" evokes a mystical gospel vision, and "Ordinary Town" offers one of the best opening lines heard this year--"Common cool, he was a proud young fool in a kick-ass Wal-Mart tie"--and then somehow sums up the mysteries of small-town life. Now and again, the philosophical trappings can feel rather starched and pretentious, abetted in part by Carter's penchant for faux-Shakespearean syntax and imagery--"Hail the wayward werewolf howlin' / Haints and shades and goblins growlin'" is one such clumsy exertion--but the overriding musical and lyrical eloquence makes Drum Hat Buddha one of the more original Americana releases of the year. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Don't Be Confused by the Title.......2006-08-18

It seems like this album has a rather odd title and some people might wonder what type of music this is; one might think "new age" given the title it has. I guess it is classified as folk music. Whatever you call it, it's great music and both Grammer and Carter have smooth, beautiful voices. What a bonus to get two great artists on one album! Too bad there are only 12 songs, running just over 40 minutes; the album is over way too soon. It's a pleasure to listen to from start to finish. I am always skeptical when I see all 4 and 5 stars reviews, but this album certainly deserves the high ratings.

Unbelievable music. Warning: Very addicting! .......2006-07-19

I wholeheartedly agree with all the other reviewers who gave this CD 5 stars! If it were possible I would give it more. I was a friend of Dave's back in the early 1970's. I first met Dave during the fall semester, 1970 at the Univ. of Oklahoma. He lived across the hall from me in the Worcester House dorm. The first day of classes I heard acoustic guitar sounds from his room and that caused me to sit up and take notice. I became acquainted with him and I used to go to see him play at coffeehouses and other live music events around the OU campus. Because we both liked folk music we became good friends. He was a great conversationalist. I would love to sit at the local coffee shop and drink a cup of Joe and listen to him talk about music and other topics. He was really one of the most unique individuals I have ever met. One thing I remember about him is that he used to pull me in his room to use me as a guinea pig to try out his new songs. This was always a fun experience and I remember they were amazing songs. I had a few favorites that do not appear on any of his CD's. I used to think to myself... "this guy is going to make it someday!. Due to career moves and other factors, I lost track of him in 1978. Through the years I often wondered where he was, what he was doing, and if he had "made it" in the music world. Fast forward to June 2006 when sadly, I learned of the crushing news of his passing. I was also amazed to see that he had three CD's on amazon.com with such unbelievable reviews! I rushed out to hear the music and get caught up. After listening to this CD and the first two, my impression is that this CD is totally awesome! Dave really perfected his craft through the years and it really shows here. He picked a musical partner in Tracy Grammer that is absolutely first rate and the perfect complement to his musical style. Not only an amazing fiddle player, her vocals are equally as amazing. Her fiddle lines give just the right touch, ... perfect! By the way, is it obvious that I am blown away by this music? My favorites tunes are "Gentle Arms of Eden" ( a masterpiece... period.), "Merlin's Lament" (haunting! So cool!), and "The Mountain" (off an earlier CD Tanglewood Tree)I can see why Joan Baez picked this one to do in concert! It blew me away!) This music is so enchanting... so addicting, I am totally in awe. Not only did my friend Dave make it, he totally surpassed all my expectations! The musicianship is as amazing as the melodies and songwriting. Vocals are just amazing throughout. I can't conjure up the right adjectives to describe this. I consider myself fortunate to have known Dave when he was a struggling musician and I am glad he has the loyal following he so justly deserves. I hope he is looking down seeing all this from above. He was a great guy and a great friend. I miss him. UPDATE: 10/27/06 Saw Tracy in concert and she dedicated a song to me, Crocodile Man from Tanglewood Tree. I am more addicted to this music than ever with the release of "Seven is the Number" Dave and Tracy's last CD together. This music will endure forever.

It's sad that there is no more.......2005-10-29

I found myself craving Dave Carter music the other day. I turned of course to the cds that i have of his (and Tracy Grammer), Drum Hat Buddha being one of them. These songs still resonate with me today. I guess that they always will. I love his simple yet heartfull way of singing. He's like Bob Dylan in the sense that they prove that one doesn't need a great big voice, or to 'oversing', to sing, and connect. It is such a great blend, Dave's tiny crackly voice with Tracy's big sweet voice. I love it. I love the color, and imagery in all of the songs, but I like most of all the way he puts words and melodies together. They seem like timeless children's songs that somehow are new and fresh....and deep. It's sad that there is no more with Dave Carter's untimely passing a few years ago. He and Tracy were just starting to "get hot", at least in the Folk community. But this cd is a definite keeper, as well as all of the others. I love Tanglewood Tree as well. I still listen to this music years late, and it just proves that his music is sweet and will be forever.

The best CD I own (besides their other two!).......2005-04-24

Roy Kasten (Amazon.com review) has it ALL wrong when he writes about Dave Carter's "clumsy exertion" and "faux Shakespearean syntax" - It is EXACTLY those moments when Carter is playing with language that make all three of his and Tracy Grammer's CDs pulse with life. You can be listening to a song for the 20th time and all of a sudden a phrase like "they would...dip and spin and skate the wind like feathers" (Annie's Lover - W.I.G) or "the sand in your teeth grindin' tiny white diamonds to moments of loss that you cannot explain" (41 Thunderer) hits you and you find yourself with a lump in your throat. And there are a hundred more where those came from. In addition, even beyond the sound of the language, and his deft use of alliteration and onomatopoeia, Carter intentionally merges the sacred with both natural images and profane ones (Gentle Soldier of My Soul/Farewell to Saint Dolores [T.T]), or the mythical with the literal (Merlin's Lament/Lancelot [W.I.G]. I am on my third copy of this CD because I keep wearing it out (and When I Go and Tanglewood Tree are getting just as worn - they are the three CDs that never come out of my car's player). If you love the sound of language, love to play with it and twist and shape it in new ways, then Dave Carter is your man. And kudos to his brave partner, Tracy Grammer, for carrying on his legacy!

If it's possible to have a favorite Dave Carter CD...........2005-01-20

This one's it. What can you say about a collection that includes "Gentle Arms of Eden" which was chosen as a Unitarian hymn, to "41 Thunderer" an anthem to a Colt repeater. It's eclectic, it's amazing, and it's beautiful. Give this CD a listen, but you might as well buy the other two Dave and Tracy CDs along with this one. I guarantee you will be hooked.

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Gonna make you fall in love again.
So much better than these reviews would suggest.
Their lyrics aren't what they used to be
They might be washed up
A Decent TMBG album

The Spine
They Might Be Giants
Manufacturer: Zoe Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002ANQTK
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Experimental Film
Spine
Memo to Human Resources
Wearing a Raincoat
Prevenge
Thunderbird
Bastard Wants to Hit Me
The World Before Later On
Museum of Idiots
It's Kickin' In
Spines
Au Contraire
Damn Good Times
Broke in Two
Stalk of Wheat
I Can't Hide from My Mind

Amazon.com

If ever they gave out Grammys for mule-minded consistency, then Sting would have a lot more awards in his villa. But coming in a close second would be They Might Be Giants. Keyboard player John Linnell and guitarist John Flansburgh have a sense of focus that would put even the Ramones to shame. From the Brooklyn duo's first demo tape in 1985 up to its frenzied latest, The Spine, the same ingredients remain at the fore: effortlessly catchy choruses, songs that smear the line between novelty and being novel (new ones include ""Memo to Human Resources" and "Museum of Idiots"), and musical backing that sounds like a cross between a polka party and someone throwing silverware down the stairs. It's a quirky approach that's not going to easily win over any new converts but the will certainly drive the dedicated legion of old ones to smile with familiar-yet-fresh material like "Experimental Film" and "Au Contraire." --Aidin Vaziri

Album Description

With their unique blend of catchy melodies and inscrutable lyrics, They Might Be Giants have lived a twenty-year frenzy of creative output, selling over three million albums and winning a Grammy in the process. The Spine is TMBG's new release, and has been heralded as their most rocking album ever.

Customer Reviews:

Gonna make you fall in love again........2006-03-17

This was TMBG's 2004 release. It's pretty much what you expect from a TMBG album. Short songs with catchy melodies and absurd lyrics. While it may not rank up there with their best albums, it's still a solid effort. "Thunderbird" is my personal favorite song on the album (not that you asked). Not likely to win the Johns many new fans, but most of their regular fan base should enjoy it (although there are some curmudgeonly older fans who seem to hate anything new that TMBG puts out).

So much better than these reviews would suggest........2006-02-25

I've been a TMBG fan for a lot of years - about 16 actually, as I was introduced to pieces of their debut and "Lincoln" shortly before buying "Flood" in '89. Listen...I know all about different strokes for different folks, and all about to each his/her own. But (imho) those who pine for "Lincoln" and "Flood" and the pink album are sentimentalists - from everything I've heard, TMBG has gotten steadily better, more lyrically interesting and musically sophisticated, with every album.

Whereas early albums were filled with word salads like "Rabid Child" and "Hot Cha," successive albums contain songs with actual emotional resonance - "Museum of Idiots" on this album stands out as possibly the most emotionally complex song on any TMBG album. Don't get me wrong; it's still TMBG, and clever/jarring lyrical juxtapositions still trump heart-on-the-sleeve confessionals. But when Linnell sings "Chop me up into pieces / If it pleases, if it pleases / And when the chopping is through / Every piece will say I love you," it's a surprisingly moving testament to romantic fatalism. Combine those lyrics with a circus-like brass accompaniment and you've got a vastly more fully-realized song than anything on the pink album (with the possible exception of "Don't Let's Start"). To top it all off, both of the Johns are much less tied to the nasally vocal style of their early days. Linnell has become an especially evocative vocalist, and even John F. opens up a little on "Damn Good Times."

When they do revisit the absurdism of past work, the results are generally richer and more suggestive - "Stalk of Wheat" is a fun house cacophony whose main point seems to be that the writer is out of ideas. This theme was addressed on their debut in the song "Number Three," but where that song was a bumpkin parody with a banjo on its knee, "Stalk of Wheat" employs a novel call-and-response rhyming scheme (I had a thought bubble / OF TROUBLE / Of trouble and strife / And I'll have it for the rest of my life) and manages to provoke bemused fascination. "It's Kickin' In" has plenty of nonsense, but here it takes the form of a fake foreign accent utilized to annoy a waitress as mischief-enhancing substances take effect.

I feel a little guilty writing this review. In the end, TMBG's songs are clever little genre smash-ups that probably don't need all this high-falutin' analysis. I do think, however, that people should be careful not to canonize the Giants based on two or three early albums - they continue to grow, and not get stuck in the past, which is all we can (and exactly what we should) ask for.

Their lyrics aren't what they used to be.......2005-11-12

I guess I'm a completist when it comes to a band that I used to love to death. I jumped on board with Flood and caught up on their terrific back catalog. Apollo 18 was also wonderful. I mean, this band has written some of the most incredibly clever lyrics and catchiest tunes ever.

With John Henry they started sounding weak. They started to become a parody of themselves. They retained the general sound, and goofiness, but lost the cleverness of the lyrics. This album proves they still haven't recovered that lyrical genius. Only the titles are still as good.

To be fair, there were some duds on the early albums, like "The Biggest One", or "I Palindrome I". But it was far outshone by the genius of words like "Ana Ng and I are growing old but we still haven't basked in the glow of each others' majestic presence."

Now they have lyrics like "I remember now why they call it Thunderbird." Over and over. Or "It's Kickin' In". Over and over. Or "Au contraire," over and over. Um, thought they did the French thing with "Savoir Faire".

The only song I like on this album is "Bastard Wants To Hit Me." Even though the lyrics suck, at least it had a cool video. And it has lots of vocoder, which is parodying a pop trend.

I also loved their old sonic experiments like in "Rabid Child" from the pink album or "I Can Hear You" from Factory Showroom. None of that anymore.

What they need to do is get bold and try a really different sound. That's what they were good at to begin with.

Either that or do more covers. They are damn good at those in concert, but hardly put any on their recordings.

They might be washed up.......2005-08-12

By just looking at most of the ratings here, it's pretty easy to tell that most of these reviews are from diehard They Might Be Giants fans. I'm familiar with their work, but I really don't think their tenth album The Spine is as spectacular as people say.

Now, I understand that TMBG's lyrics have always been kind of senseless, but here it gets to the point that some songs made me ask, "WTF are they talking about?" Songs like this include "Prevenge" and especially "Wearing a Raincoat". ("Wearing a raincoat is flying around in a plane made of a raincoat"? What?) "B*****d Wants to Hit Me" is a ridiculous story that made ME want to hit them, and as far as playing "Au Contraire" again, I would say just that.

"It's Kickin' In" was a bad idea, because the guys should know that when a band has been around for twenty years and then they try to do a punk-pop song, it's going to be embarrassing (ask John Fogerty). And another thing, what kind of album has sixteen tracks yet is only 36 minutes long? Basically, I think this album is only good to add to your They Might Be Giants collection (if you have one) because this spine needs to be worked on some more.

Anthony Rupert

A Decent TMBG album.......2005-06-28

"The Spine" is just as loveable as any other They Might Be Giants cd. Some are more playful than others, like this one. "Stalk of Wheat" is a particularly fun song to listen to. That's just 1 personal favorite. I recommend this as well as "Apollo 18" and "Flood" if you want to get to know this band a little better. Any of this band's cds are great to listen to on a very long road trip. {I've had a couple of interesting experiences invloving that}. Most of this band's songs on every album never makes any sense whatsoever, nor are they supposed to. That's why they are so great. It makes you wonder about what they mean, or just random things to make the song cool. Lots of songs are good, lots of songs are strange, and that makes all of them what they are. Marvelous. It is so weird to me that any song by this band may never make sense, but every song on any cd by They Might Be Giants is delightful! I don't need to see them in concert. This band has been together since the early 80's, and they're still together today, and rockin'! Many people I know have never heard of TMBG, and that is such a shame. They're better than they appear if you're into this kind of music. The genre is rock, but it is like Butthole Surfers, and/or The B52's, and what I mean by that is, they are really cool, but it is hard to tell why some of their songs don't make much sense. Well, the answer is, the songs aren't supposed to make sense, and yet, in some way they do....which makes them surprisingly good and worth listening to. The best way to explain it would have to be like mixing something with something else completely different, and in it's own twisted way, IT'S GOOD! That is unless it is like 6 barrels filled with gasoline and one lit match in front of a convenience at a gas station.

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You don't yank on the spine of God!!!!
the best monster magnet record

Spine Of God (re-issue)
Monster Magnet
Manufacturer: Steamhammer Us [Spv]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EGCEC2
Release Date: 2006-04-04

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Album Description

Originally released in 1992 and often heralded as one of the best Heavy Rock albums of all time, Spine Of God will be most welcomed in this definitive re-issue. Features updated cover artwork by Alexander von Wieding, new liner notations, diatribes and ranting by Dave Wyndorf hisself and the previously unavailable (and way different) demo version of Ozium.

Spine Of God is all about the downstairs rec. room, black lights and velvet paintings, lava lamps, rollin' doobies and cranking the stereo after school; in other words, it's a satanic drug thing… you wouldn't understand!

New Jersey native Dave Wyndorf was already a rock & roll veteran by the time he formed Monster Magnet in 1989, having cut his teeth with little-known punk band Shrapnel (also featuring future punk producer Daniel Rey on guitars) in the late '70s before retiring from music altogether. Never one to be a quitter, Wyndorf taught himself guitar and assembled Monster Magnet with fellow New Jersey burnouts John McBain on guitar, bassist Joe Callandra, drummer Jon Kleiman and svengelic guru Tim Cronin. Fusing their metal, punk, space rock, and psychedelic influences, the band developed a sludgy, feedback-heavy hard rock sound that helped them stand out from the era's burgeoning retro-rock movement. After releasing a self-titled six-song EP through Germany's Glitterhouse Records, Monster Magnet signed with independent label Caroline Records in 1992 and recorded their first full-length album: the very impressive, uniquely dark psychedelic masterpiece, Spine of God. These re-issues serve as an excellent teaser for the release of the next Monster Magnet classic, due September 2006!

Customer Reviews:

You don't yank on the spine of God!!!!.......2007-06-17

There's nothing I could say or do to give this album justice on how great it really is. No words are capable of describing the haunting, explosive, aggressive, yet cool and calm vibes this album takes you through. I've owned a lot of great albums from a lot of great bands, and I know that it's a little childish, choosing favorites and all, but this album ranks as my favorite album of all time, hands down. Are you interested in music with not only talented musicians, but talented song writers? Well, rest assured that you will have both great songs with some incredible playing. The lyrics are out of this world, perhaps on "mountains of Mars?" This was back when Monster Magnet, who will always reign as my favorite band, was expressing their more psychodelic roots. Basically this is a little different sounding than the band we all know and love today. There are a lot of swirling vocal effects as well as strange synths and eerie guitar leads. Dave's vocals are absolutely stunning. He didn't learn to sing, he was born to sing. There's a lot of built-up and tension that is released as the songs progress. The album's closer "Ozium" takes you to a whole new world, nay, universe! Basically, as a reviewer and music fan, it is my duty to spread the word of this album. Infinite stars!

the best monster magnet record.......2006-10-11

I know many who like monster magnet tendd to favor their later work, for its more metallic agressive nature. This album was mmy introduction bacck at college in 1991, and I never got sick of it. It has some really cool songs, that are very I think influential. Sin's a good man's brother, ozium, zodiac lung, and nod scene. I happened to interview Dave once when I was working for my college radio station. He was very cool, in to music that I knew a little aabout then, alot more now. Stuff like Greasy truckers party hawkwind. I think those of you who don't know hawkwind, should check out: hall of thee mountain grill, do re mi, and out and intake. I only hope DDave can go back to more of a Psychedelic side, the recent balls to the wall rocck, is cool, but I think his music needs to strike a better balance like what you have on this record. Thanks.

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Six Degrees of Walt Disney
A must have!
Best of the Best
Amazing
Some of the finest rock in a long time.

Attention Please
Caroline's Spine
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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ASIN: B00000JWNO
Release Date: 1999-08-17

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Attention Please
Deep In Your Wake
Nothing To Prove
Ready, Set, Go
Rock N' Roll Hero
Inside Your Mind
Open Fire
Turned Blue
Work Song
Happy Without You
Again & Again
True Star

Amazon.com

It almost sounds like a bad idea: Combine the new-wave pop of the mid- to late '80s with the sound of second-wave grunge and doll it up with macho emo-like lyrics. What saves Caroline's Spine's debut are the rock-solid songs, tight band chemistry (especially Jason Gilardi's propulsive drumming), and a complete nixing of pretension. This is one of those increasingly rare debut releases where the band has kept the overindulgences stored away. Jimmy Newquist's oceanic vocals are the star of the show, and while some may compare him to Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, his flipping between tender and terror is less bombastic. Caroline's Spine avoids genericism like the plague, lifting cuts such as the beautiful ballad "Nothing to Prove" and the driving "Deep in Your Wake" above the clichés to which the titles hint. This is easily one of the better debut releases of 1999. --Jason Josephes

Customer Reviews:

Six Degrees of Walt Disney.......2005-09-06

TRIVIA UPDATE: Talent doesn't have to skip a generation... Caroline's Spine drummer, JASON GILARDI, is the son of Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer ANNETTE FUNICELLO.

A must have!.......2003-08-15

I first discovered Caroline's Spine on the soundtrack to An American Werewolf In Paris, which included the song Turned Blue. After seeing the movie I rushed out and bought this album.

It seems as though every album which comes out has a number of excellent songs on it, but is let down by one or two which just don't fit in. But with 'Attention Please' this isn't the case. Every son is as enjoyable as the last, and more importantly they are all very different.

Album highlights are Deep In Your Wake, Open Fire, Ready Steady Go, Turned Blue and the title track.

This is the kind of album that anyone would enjoy, so HURRY UP AND BUY IT! GO NOW!!!

Best of the Best.......2002-02-12

Caroline's Spine second major label release is a fabulous mix of today's rock and meaningful lyrics. The boys from Tulsa, OK know how to play good rock music! Attention Please has a little bit for all avid music listeners. Keep Rockin'!

Amazing.......2002-02-08

In 1999, opening for the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band was this band, Caroline's Spine. Not knowing what to expect, I watched the show with open ears. Ultimately, I loved what I heard.

Their performance was great, their energy was in abundance and their music was awesome. This CD captures all three of these features. Their music is catchy and guitar-driven while not giving up an inch as far as distortion goes. On rhythm are Jason Gilardi, who pounds the drums with perfection and really enhances the music, and bassist Scott Jones, who basslines accompany the guitar extremely well. The guitarist are Mark Haugh and Jimmy Newquist, who play straight up rock and roll guitar, much like that found in the music of Nickelback. Newquist also resides on vocals and sings with the youthful baritone sound of Scott Stapp (Creed) but with a bit more energy and friendliness.

The album starts with the title track. The song begins with clean guitars before blasting into a heavy song with fast guitars and wonderful drumming. The perfect opener song. The next track rolls in right after the first, not giving you a chance to relax from the rush of the first. With the same intensity, the band plays great guitar, awesome rhythm and some great vocals. Their single, Nothing To Prove, softens the mood with acoustic guitar, a thick bass line and great drumming. It is a really catchy song and has something to it that makes it incredible. Ready, Set, Go picks the album up again with some great guitar, pounding drums and bass and some cool lyrics. A really great, rocking song. Rock And Roll Hero slows the tempo down again. The bass and drums really dominate on this song and the vocals and lyrics are so beautiful and inspiring. This song is extremely beautiful and definitely one of their best songs. The next three songs, Inside Your Mind, Open Fire, and Turned Blue, are all upbeat tracks. Inside Your Mind is a pretty heavy song, guitar-wise, and the vocals are great. Open Fire is a catchier than Inside Your Mind with some great rhythm, especially drums, and vocals. Turned Blue is their heaviest song. This song is basically driven by the drums but the guitars are really great. Everything stands out on the Work Song. It is just an incredible song. The guitar is wicked, the bass line is thick and can be heard over the guitars, the drumming is strong and solid, the vocals are sung in a cool way and the lyrics are pretty true to life. Happy Without You is a slower song with some great instrumentation and nice vocals. Again and Again is another fast song, like Inside Your Mind but a bit softer. The drumming is powerful on this song while the guitars are really great. The final song, True Star, is another one of the best songs because of its perfection. The drumming is simply wonderful, the bass is distinctive, and the guitars are great. All in all, this album is definitely some wonderful.

Although if this band were to ever make it really far in the music world, the comparisons are obvious but you have to get over that and just enjoy it. Fans of bands like Creed, Our Lady Peace and Nickelback would enjoy this album. Fans of music with a certain hard edge to it without the heaviness of metal would find this album comforting. Just simply check it out. Its definitely worth a listen.

Some of the finest rock in a long time........2001-02-19

The first time I'd heard of Caroline's Spine was when I was in the shower, listening to the radio. A song came on the radio, a song with amazing guitar, simple but eloquent lyrics, and a kind of energy to it that just made you want to listen repeatedly. For probably the first time ever, I listened very carefully to the DJ's words about the name of the song. "Attention Please?" Hmm... I had to hear it again. And thus I discovered Caroline's Spine, which has created quite a few songs with that same level of excellence. Also excellent songs are "Again and Again," with its intriguing mix of acoustic and electric guitar, "Deep in Your Wake," a passionate, addictive song, "Nothing to Prove," a complex, brooding kind of ballad, "Ready, Set, Go," with its wonderful tune and amusing "school boy" love story, and "Happy Without you," a mournful, emotional song of love lost. Suffice it to say that the album contains a great number of truly excellent songs, an intriguing blend of musics... Art, really. The entire album is excellent, and it's really something you should at least sample, if not purchase.

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A developing group.
Six Degrees of Walt Disney
Great album, Great band
not so straight forward behind a straight rock sound
the greatest hits

Monsoon
Caroline's Spine
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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Customer Reviews:

A developing group........2006-09-25

A decent collection of songs from their independent label recording days. Caroline's Spine is a straight up rock group, and they have fun doing it, but they haven't fully hit their stride with any of these--with some embarrassingly bad lyrics--although, there are some gems hidden on here. Essential for a fan of the band, but if you're merely interested in the group start with _Attention Please_.

Six Degrees of Walt Disney.......2005-09-06

TRIVIA UPDATE: Talent doesn't have to skip a generation... Caroline's Spine drummer, JASON GILARDI, is the son of Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer ANNETTE FUNICELLO.

Great album, Great band.......2004-02-06

I'm proud to say i bought this album the day it came out a number of years ago when i was in highschool. after hearing sullivan on the radio i had to have it. it's a true shame these guys didnt make it any more popular than 2 minor hits, sullivan and attention please(from their sophmore label release).

their music is full of fantastic lyrics by Jimmy Newquist, some that take a more serious tone with similarities to some of the Foo Fighters music like sullivan, monsoon, and wallflower, and some that have a sarcastic humor in the style of the Offspring such as necro, psycho, and trio pain. another thing i love about their lyrics is that many of them tell a story, almost in a bruce springsteen type style put to alternative/punk rock, and that's getting harder and harder to find these days with many bands lyrics being based soley on their own personal emotions.

If youre a fan of the Offspring, Green Day, Blink 182, the Foo Fighters, or even Bruce Springsteen, buy this album. they may have been influenced by these bands, but theyre no knock off band, they have a style and originallity all their own. you won't be let down.

not so straight forward behind a straight rock sound.......2003-11-20

Let me start this by saying I'm a music first lyrics later kinda girl. If the music doesn't get me I'm not going to sit around to hear the actual words. That said Caroline's Spine is one the only bands where I feel the words actually tell you more than just what the music already says. Probably 98% of the time a song is what it sounds like after al right. Loud angsty songs usually have loud angst lyrics, soft sweet songs soft sweet lyrics and pained mope rock generally is mopey. I love Caroline's Spine because you can listen to the music and enjoy it and then listen words and have a whole new view on the song.

But I'm getting ahead of myself after all I am still a music first girl. And the music's good, solid guitars, not a solid wall of back breaking guitar (which can be a beautiful thing) but a undulating (pulsing if you will) record. There's a mix of electric and acoustic (mostly electric) ranging from upbeat and slightly jagged to slow and melancholy. It's not at all muddy (although again there's nothing wrong with sludgy rock) and has some nice bits of piercing guitar. And since you might as well consider vocals an instrument when you're not listening to their meaning I'll just go ahead and say Jimmy can stick when it comes to vocals. It's difficult to describe his voice. It's sometimes edged, rangy but always writhing naturally into emotive harmony with the music.

And what does he do with that oh so unthreatening voice? He sings exactly what you wouldn't expect from a cute, sweet looking guy. Don't get me wrong it's one of the most wonderful things to hear an upbeat romp called "You & Me" sung with weaving elastic vocals. You thinks it was sensitive, a light hearted love song? Perhaps. The tale an finished relationship tipped with sadness? Not quite. "yesterday is over, today I gotta deal with how tomorrow might suck. Suck if you don't understand the way it oughta be, it's got a lot to do with me." Sweet bliss that was unexpected. Thankfully the whole disc is littered with these straight faced gems, though there are genuine songs as well Like "Sullivan." However it was the tongue in cheek lyrics so unobtrusively woven into straight forward sounding songs that gained the bulk of my love. Songs like "Trio' Pain," "So Good Afternoon," "Sweet `n' Sour" and the not so subtle "Necro," my first but not my last ode to necrophilia. It's all really very charming.

the greatest hits.......2003-09-05

Yeah it's true, i like to support my local bands. And Caroline's Spine just happens to be one of the greatest bands to ever call Tulsa Oklahoma their home.

With Monsoon their first big label release Caroline's Spine did something I wish more bands would do, release a compliation of songs off of their first four independent albums. "You and Me" being the only new song recorded for the cd is just one of the many songs that show off the spine at their best. "Sullivan" was the only radio single off the cd and retales the famous sullivan story of world war 2. "Wallflower" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard in my entire life and "So Good Afternoon" has some one liners that will be sure to draw a laugh or two.

Tracks:

Golden Hill
Beige Finger
RMS 2000
When We Glow
Memphis Emphasis
Muerte en Tu Sueno
Electrolytes
The Marionette
Cinematography
A Little Distance
Macrame
Pink Elephants
La Verdad

Album Description

Known as much for their consistent touring as their prolific output, San Diego's instrumental post-rock quintet Tristeza formed in 1997. The members came together after playing in such seminal San Diego bands as The Locust, Crimson Curse, Swing Kids and Gogogo Airheart, among others. In promotion of their first single, Tristeza toured three times, making the 7" a best-seller and proving that the band could pull off their intricate instrumental sound onstage as well as in the studio.

Soon after, Tristeza recorded their first full-length, Spine and Sensory, to huge critical acclaim. This is a reissue of that long out-of-print disc. The album has been remastered at Digiprep Studios in Hollywood (who master most Rhino reissues) and expanded with three hard-to-find tracks. "Macrame" and "La Verdad" were featured on the very limited Tristeza Insound Tour CD, while "Pink Elephants" was featured on the out-of-print Rocket Racer 7".

Jimmy LaValle, featured on this release, is now playing full-time as The Album Leaf (Subpop) and Stephen Swesey plays with Los Angeles based Languis (Plug Research). Although they've been in seclusion for the past two years, Tristeza is currently reforming with original members Christopher Sprague, Luis Hermosillo and James Lehner. The Tristeza saga is set to continue…

Customer Reviews:

My my my..pink elephants CAN fly.......2005-11-03

from start to finish this cd had my attention...golden hill just pulls you in and that's how it all begins my friend...songs like "The Marrionette" and "Cinematography" inspire you and bring you up into the clouds, and "Pink Elephants" is a sentimental journey through euphoria...with melodious guitar stylings and slow yet grooving drum beats and bass lines...a perfect blend of piano and guitar...this was put together nicely..

Golden Hill.......2005-08-13

I first saw tristeza 7 years ago at an independant music festival in Wayne, Michigan.

The fest was centered around hardcore punk (with a generous handful of fugazi rip-offs) and it lasted three days long. At some point during day 2, a band dressed in all dark clothing took the stage and didn't even address the crowd as to the beginning of their set. This faux pas made me raise an eyebrow. They started playing this slow, yet driving music and i just stood there in front watching...waiting for the vocals to kick in. They never came.
At the time (being that all i was listening to was thrash), my predictable ADD reaction to this would've been to walk away and bum around the vinyl distros, but i didn't. I just stood there stumped with my jaw dropped wondering where the hell this band came from. My tastes were instantly expanded and my record collection changed forever.

this record, in ways, doesn't stand up to the likes of (some)Mogwai, Tortoise, don caballero, Directions In Music...but for a debut full length from a young band (a bunch of San Diegons *and one hometown boy*, coming from a scene where no one seemed to be slowing down) its worth the listen. Hopefully it will turn a few on to their later, more mature material and hopefully those few will get a chance to see them live...its worth it.

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INSANELY AWESOME
Doctor Acula??
Creepy Cool
Halloween go go
A Halloween classic for today!!

The Ghouls Go West

Manufacturer: Sound Imp Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001VS86G
Release Date: 2004-03-10

Tracks:

Fear
Blues For Vampira
The Ghouls Go West
The Grim Creeper
Dragula Go-Go!
Thrillville
Little Green Men
Dark Shadows (Exotique)
El Toro Gano
The Hanging Tree
La Valse Du Vampir

Album Description

FROM THE TWISTED MINDS OF THE MOON-RAYS "THE COOLEST GHOULS AROUND" Comes an album of haunting melodies and hipster rhythms with a crazy bongo beat! Borrowing from the classic spooky surf records of the 1960's, it takes you way beyond. From windswept Boothill graveyards to a bongo party on Mars, then all the way back to "Thrillville" baby. This is one for a stormy night, but don't listen alone!

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INSANELY AWESOME.......2007-01-10

I got this for a Halloween party, but I'm listening to it all the time now. Totally Rockin'

Doctor Acula??.......2006-02-01

The Moon Rays are the real deal. This is a group of guys who really love the B horror films and music of the 60s. Lots of groups go for that horror image, but usually that's where it ends-the image. Death metal bands tend to do this, but death metal has never conjured images of horror films in my mind. Horror music doesn't equal aggressive. This album has a very mellow vibe about it. In it's 42 minutes, it really gives you a great taste of a little bit of everything. You've got Morricone-type western sounds, gothic Hammer-esque sounds, Ed Wood theremin sci-fi and film noir. Alot of what you'll hear here is jazzy. It's all instrumental with the exception of Thrillville, which is more of a narrative type of vocal. Some of that really doesn't sound horrorish at all, but it's well done regardless. This is a group that cares about what they do, they couldn't give less of a crap about being number one on the billboard charts. Too bad there isn't alot of this kind of music going around, but luckily because of cool guys like The Moon Rays it does exist.

Creepy Cool.......2005-09-06

The tantalizing and spooky surf 60's retro vibe that can only be described as The Moon-Rays is a martini for your mummy and a pair fuzzy dice for a visiting alien. This CD is creepy cool, but that's no surprise considering the origins of this mod ensemble of the undead. For their sophomore effort, the band that formulated itself during the recording of the theme for WGN's Creature Feature TV show has decided to take their subject matter toward the left coast, resplendent with its drive-ins and exotic western themes. The packaging alone makes a listener get in the right frame of mind with gorgeous Elliott Mattice cover art harkening back to the days of "Creepy" and "Eerie" magazine.

There is a lovely respect for the classic and sometimes campy source material that inspires this kind of music present in the overall recording. One of the two songs that is not an original is the album's opener, a great cover of the theme from the 60's TV show "One Step Beyond" titled "Fear." It opens in the guise of a scratchy record of the old theme and then transfigures itself into a lounge of jazzy mystery, setting the table for the style and feel of The Moon-Rays. The other remake supplied on this album, or in this case tribute, is the theme song from Dark Shadows, subtitled "Exotique" and played in exotica fashion, a la Martin Denny during his "A Taste of India" phase. This reviewer now wonders what Barnabas might look like in flip flops drinking blood out of a coconut.

The originals are great stuff, too, several of which are serious homage's of various genre related personalities -- and this reviewer would be remiss if he didn't point out how cool the noir-styled official theme to fellow Port Halcyon contributor Will "the Thrill" Vilharo's movie experience is. "Thrillville" is bongolicious and makes the listener want to go buy a fez hat as soon as possible. "Blues for Vampira" is an excellent sultry tribute to the sexy classic 1950's horror movie hostess (her likeness appears on the album's back cover). The Moon-Rays obviously have a strong affection for the Munsters, already recognized on their first album, and present here again in "Dragula Go-Go!" - A 60's racing anthem putting them in the company of Rob Zombie for lauding Grandpa Munster's car (currently owned by Zombie).

Other originals offer some nice genre fun, with the "Hanging Tree" and "El Toro Gano" affecting a haunted spaghetti western feel and "Little Green Men" recreating the wackiness and horror tones of "They Came for Our Women!"-Type drive-in movie bits (with lots of bongo). "La Valse De Vampir" is an exiting tune that closes the listener up in a vault with the undead and this complete musical experience. This album is delicious creepy fun.

Halloween go go .......2005-09-05

This cd would be very good at Halloween time because it is very spooky sounding and it has a really creepy cover. I really like The Ghouls go West and Dragula Go Go!!!

A Halloween classic for today!!.......2004-12-21

This is one fun CD!!! I must have bought a dozen or more "Halloween" type CD's in the past few years looking for the type of fun albums they made years ago. Well, shades of Bobby "boris" Pickett, Spike Jones, and even Henry Mancini these guys really fill the bill. It's retro, modern, jazzy, rock with kind of a cocktail type twist. Most of the songs are originals with the exception of Fear and Dark Shadows and the songs bend and flow nicely into a cool listening experience with a little of a ghost town feel to the end of the recording which explains the cover art. Unlike a lot of other "Halloween" Cd's the Moon-rays take the music seriously but still have fun with it without getting too dark. My favorite tracks: Fear, Dragula, Thrillville, and Dark Shadows.

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Awesome!
"Sway" - ing my emotions
New Music from iTunes
So refreshing!
Awesome!

Sway
Michael Lord
Manufacturer: A0 Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0002EZ3PG
Release Date: 2004-07-06

Tracks:

Come To Me
Forgiven
What Have You Got To Lose
Spin
Bleed
Some Days
Holding My Breath
Home
Suitable To Frame
Smile
Charity

Album Description

"Sway," is the debut release from singer/songwriter Michael Lord. This self produced collection of eleven songs captures Michael's unique brand of Modern Rock with British overtones. Stand out tracks include "Bleed," "What Have You Got To Lose" and "Come To Me."

Also of note are contributions from members of the Wallflowers and The Section Quartet (Fiona Apple, Sam Phillips, Grant Lee Phillips). This Enhanced CD includes a bonus music video for the lead track "Come To Me," shot by Zalman King (9 1/2 Weeks, Red Shoe Diaries) and features Terminator 3's Kristanna Loken.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!.......2005-02-28

I found Michael's music because his song "Smile" is the Free Download of the Week on iTunes. I then proceeded to get the whole album and it is great! It's so nice to see a musician making substantial music! Seems like Michael is really about to take over the music scene. Definitely someone to watch!
Thanks for making music worth listening to.

"Sway" - ing my emotions.......2005-02-28

In a time of heavy, we need a dose of light. Whether it be in a melancholy rock ballad or a twist of lyric that makes us "smile." Michael Lord has the rythmic sensibility to sensitize the listener into a hypnotic state of melody and a conscious sound of harmony. I found his music to be completely new, yet it has the vibe of something painfully nostalgic. It aches to be scored to film and dramatic television. I can't wait to hear more and I look forward to his jump to the big screen. Thank you iTunes for spotlighting this new and bright young star.

New Music from iTunes.......2005-02-27

The iTunes Music Store Single of the Week is something I always look forward to. Rarely have I been disappointed but never have I been this excited. That is how I discovered Michael Lord. Go to iTunes before the week ends and hear for yourself. It is free to download. This track has that haunting yet hopeful sound I love so much. I can't seem to stop playing it. I downloaded the entire CD. It is awesome, so awesome that I decided to send it to a few friends who are not iPod people. If you read this after the single is no longer a free download, download it anyway or at the very least copy and paste this link in your browser so you can hear this track.

http://64.207.185.170/smile_mf_Stream.html

Oh yeah, and "What Have You Got To Lose"... F@#$ing Amazing!!!

So refreshing!.......2005-02-25

After seeing that Michael Lord's "Smile" was Itunes single of the week,
i decided to download the song. I was so blown away by it that i went out and bought the album. It was worth every cent... each track proved better than the next! Songs like Bleed and What Have You Got To Lose? are great (and necessary) additions to the music world and truly deserve to be hits.
It is so refreshing to find a pop/rock album with meaningful lyrics and poignant melodies. I have had Sway in my car on repeat and can't get enough! If only all the music out there nowadays were up to par! Five stars all the way.

Awesome!.......2005-02-25

I just found Michael Lord's music after hearing his song "Smile" as the current single of/free download of the week on iTunes. I then decided to get the whole album here so I could have the album notes and lyrics. All the tracks on the album are great and were produced by Michael himself. I think he sounds like melodic pop-rock with very lush orchestration. It looks like Michael is really going places and judging by the songs on the album, the attention he is getting is much deserved. It's really refreshing to see some GOOD music coming out by an artist today, and I'm really excited I found this album! You will definitely enjoy it!

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Red Red Tapestry of Beauty
A Drummer's Magic Potion

RUBY
Marc Anderson
Manufacturer: INNOVA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006JCHQ
Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

Movie
The Beautiful Ones Are Not Yet Born
Gati
French Bourrees
I Was So Seldom Alone
Red Red
Austin Daiko
People Are Leaving
Red Shift

Customer Reviews:

Red Red Tapestry of Beauty.......2003-05-08

Marc Anderson has been a vehicle for beautiful percussive music for many years now; he is primarily known for his work with guitarist Steve Tibbetts, and has also performed on David Sylvian and Robert Fripp's "The First Day". He has also contributed dreamlike percussion for Suzi Katz, on her debut album and on "Three Day Rain", both stunning works combining folk music with the avant-mystique.

Marc's new release "Ruby" combines the raw energy of his work on Tibbetts' more recent releases "A Man About A Horse" and "The Fall Of Us All" with his more recent collaborations, primarily Ghanan tribal drumming in his own global instrumental group, First Word, "Speaking in Tongues".

In many ways, "Ruby" is a much deeper work than his prior solo effort "Time Fish", and at the same time, calmer, more centered. Very Buddhist.

For anyone who appreciates gorgeous tapestries of sound, this CD is a real find.

A Drummer's Magic Potion.......2002-09-10

Marc Anderson, Steve Tibbetts' longtime associate, is an excellent multi-percussionist and composer. He is an adjunct professor of African music at Hamline University and serves the community by offering lessons in exotic drumming. Though he has previously studied and played with Max Roach, Marc maintains that his latest spirituality and influences come from his studies of Haitian and Ghanaian drumming and as a student and close friend of master drummer from Ghana, Sowah Mensah.

Marc's latest release "Ruby" is elegant and very personal as it is dedicated to his grandmother. Marc's first release "Time Fish" is an excellent exploitation of Marc's improvisational skills through use of exotic instruments, including Berimbau, Steel Drum, Congas, Pianolin, etc. "Ruby" exemplifies use of some of the same instruments, but, they are used in a more meditative and spiritual way. The music on this disc expands itself further than "Time Fish" to include more traces of jazz, ambient sounds, field recordings, Scandinavian music and African music, though the cd lacks the plentitude of faster tempos as evidenced in Marc's astounding work with Steve Tibbetts on ECM records. However, don't be fooled, Marc Anderson is a master of percussion and is in high demand in the Twin Cities and beyond. The compositions are maticulously detailed, making the music rich and joyful to listen to. This CD serves as perfect reference for future percussionist and a beautiful listening experience to all music lovers. The CD's production and sound quality are excellent, thanks to the hard work of Preston Wright and Philip Blackburn of Innova records.

Tracks:

Promenade
God Help You Dumb Boy
17 Lashes
The Cold House Hymns
Belle's Palsy
Mother Is A Carpegian
Sleep Sweet Countrymen
King Of Men
Oh Lord, Why Have You Been So Cruel To Me?

Product Description

9 track CD

Customer Reviews:

I have become less than a man.......2005-11-24

Our Lady of the Broken Spine may initially disappoint fans of Reverend Glasseye's superlative debut album, Black River Falls. In the four-year gap between the two, it's only natural that their sound should not have remained static, but initially the change is a little disorienting. There is considerably less of the "midnight cabaret" vibe on Our Lady; it sounds, if not exactly anything approaching "conventional," then less aggressively stylized. MUCH less like Tom Waits. This at first disappointed the Waits fan in me, but the music here is strong enough to ultimately sweep away any misgivings.

The Reverend has always had great lyrics, even if they have frequently been nearly indecipherable; thankfully, this time they're included in the booklet. Thematically, this is actually a much more unified record than its predecessor: nearly all the songs are first-person narratives delivered by people who are horribly, cripplingly damaged-physically, mentally, spiritually, or, more often, some combination. Hence, the album's title: Our Lady being presumably their patron saint. They desperately struggle to escape their burdens, but-naturally-their efforts are inevitably doomed.

Take "Mother Is a Carpegian." The narrator rails against, and exacts horrible revenge on, a man who has seduced (or that he imagines might seduce) his daughter, as he exhibits a strange fascination with genetics: "I've got a daughter and she looks like me/well she oughta, she's got half of my genes." This is one seriously deranged individual; the song would be good enough as it is, but then at the end we queasily come to realize that the narrator's concern for his daughter is not entirely paternal in nature. It's deadly effective, and illustrates the band's increasing lyrical sophistication.

Or look at "The Cold House Hymns," which is pure coal-black Southern Gothic. It begins with the narrator at his birth praying to be able to exact violent Old Testament retribution on his parents: "Let my small hands grow stronger so I may hammer away your wrongs;" and ends with him setting fire to the house in question in an effort at achieving transcendence via immolation: "There's a fire! There's a fire in the cold house!/Planks rustle, the windows they crack/The Lord, the Lord bequeathed me a gift/I beg my master to take it back." Quite potent. Or my favorite, the wonderfully-titled "God Help You Dumb Boy," in which he rages futilely against his own impotence: "But I can't load the bullets and I can't use a gun/I can't have no children so I can't have a son/I can't get up early, so nothing will grow/I'll lay on my land `til the Sun hangs low/'til the sun hangs low." It evokes to me the same sense of apocalyptic, eschatological allegory as did "3 Ton Chain" from BRF.

This is just skimming the surface, of course. Some songs are a bit weaker than others, but overall, this is a dense and fascinating album. Let's hope we don't have to wait another four years for the next one.

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