Songs You May Have Missed #86

21 Apr 2012 4 Comments

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Jellyfish: “That Is Why” (1990)

Jellyfish were a short-lived psychedelic-tinged power pop band who only recorded two studio albums but cast a long shadow on the genre. Their McCartneyesque harmonies and sweet melodic pop might have found a wider audience in any era other than the early 1990’s.

Their two highly-regarded albums, 1990’s Bellybutton and 1993’s Spilt Milk are touchstones of ambitious power pop and well worth seeking out for fans of bands like XTC and Crowded House.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2015/06/07/songs-you-may-have-missed-535/

Songs You May Have Missed #85

16 Apr 2012 Leave a comment

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Jeb Loy Nichols: “Heaven Right Here” (2000)

Sitting around in your yard never sounded like such a great idea.

Songs You May Have Missed #84

16 Apr 2012 Leave a comment

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Freelance Whales: “Hannah” (2010)

The only working band who, apparently, play a cardboard TARDIS.

Songs You May Have Missed #83

16 Apr 2012 Leave a comment

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Poco: “Rose of Cimarron” (1976)

If I were to assemble a compilation of my favorite 70’s country rock songs, this beauty would be the perfect leadoff track.

Poco rose from the ashes of Buffalo Springfield (Richie Furay and Jim Messina were members of both bands) to enjoy a 20-year chart run, despite many personnel changes.

Poco served as a sort of farm team for the Eagles, with both Randy Meisner and Timothy B. Schmit  moving on from one band to the other. In fact Schmit, who sings the verses here. replaced Randy Meisner in Poco in 1969, then in 1977 he replaced Meisner again, this time in the Eagles.

My favorite YouTube comment regarding this song follows:

“another arm of the Troubador days going the Eagles way, after Gram Parsons…its all good, all them boots and guitar dudes…..shit Im loaded”

Songs You May Have Missed #82

14 Apr 2012 Leave a comment

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The Republic Tigers: “Buildings & Mountains” (2008)

Kansas City indie band Republic Tigers are one to watch. Like the Shins they make atmospheric and melodic pop with fairly complex arrangements and interesting textures. Their melodies are consistently inventive enough to grow on you over repeated listens–this isn’t throwaway pop.

Their music has been featured on several prime time network TV series including Grey’s Anatomy. Their second full-length release is expected in 2012 and I expect a captivating listen.

See also: https://edcyphers.com/2013/04/12/songs-you-may-have-missed-389/

See also: Songs You May Have Missed #679 | Every Moment Has A Song (edcyphers.com)

Songs You May Have Missed #81

14 Apr 2012 Leave a comment

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Amy Farris: “Anyway” (2004)

A singer-songwriter/violinist who recorded her only solo album in 2004. She committed suicide in 2009 at age 40.

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