The Beta Band- I first saw this gents open for Radiohead two days in a row, and caught them at very New York gig after that. Though like so many original bands they just didn't have enough "commercial appeal", whatever that means. They split in 2004, though they continue in various other projects including: King Biscuit Time, The Aliens, and The General and Duchess Collins.
The Cooper Temple Clause- I fell in love with TCTC after reading a blurb about them in NME on the Metro North. I bought there debut album as an import for a hefty price, but I was not disappointed. After continuing to evolve from album to album proving to be one of the most interesting "guitar-rock" bands. Alas after losing their bassist Didz Hammond and releasing another amazing album the band called it quits in early 2007.
Grandaddy- How does one describe Grandaddy? In the words of the official Emperor of this blog:
"Imagine a family of deers grazing a field of broken toasters". Their breakthrough release "The Sophtware Slump" is a must have indie record, so buy it, now! The final album "Just Like the Fambly Cat" was released a few months after the band announced their split in 2006.
Ash- Though I owned Ash's debut "1977" and was a fan I didn't truly fall in love until "Free All Angels", another must own. After their album "Meltdown" guitarist Charlotte Hatherley left the band in 2006. Luckily for us Charlotte has released two mind-blowing solo albums. And the original members Tim, Mark, and Rick have just a released the album "Twilight of the Innocents".Included below is a link to a super special (not a virus) musical treat:
Single tear....
STeev
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