"Ducktales" is a reissue of some 45's and unreleased material plus some tracks from their sole lp-"Somewhere Outside".These are the Ugly Ducklings of GARAGE band fame,from 1965-1968,out of Toronto,Canada.Highly sought after by fans of garage-beat-punk from around the world.The reason for their popularity is primarily be-cause of their solid garage-punk material and raw delivery.Lots of influences are evident,but mainly early Stones,Yardbirds and Kinks plus a definite Pretty Things appreciation.
Buy either of these cds,"Somewhere Outside"or "Ducktales" NOW!You won't be disappointed.These boys rock! And, the folks at Unidisc did a great remastering job on both cds.
"Powder, led by guitarist/vocalist Rich Martin and bassist/vocalist brother Tom Martin, were a fiery Who/Small Faces influenced mod band hailing from CA. Unlike many of their contemporaries, Powder didn't play the typical jangly guitar pop psych of the day, 1967-69, but rather a power chord style rock.
The first 16 tracks on this 77 minute disc are the complete recordings of Powder proper. Obviously influenced by the fiery style of the Who, Powder rock hard. Even the song titles, especially "Magical Jack" are reminiscent of the Who (Happy Jack). These tracks are followed by a single released by vocalist Ray Columbus & The Art Collection (Powder) with "Kick Me" paired with "Snap Crackle & Pop).
Can we say Biff, Bang, Pow! Then come five tracks recorded by Powder under the moniker The Art Collection sans Mr. Columbus. Among these tracks is a great cover of The Who's "So Sad About Us." The disc ends with four tracks recorded by the Brothers Martin under the pseudonym Thomas & Richard Frost. In total, 27 tracks, 77 minutes, of mod style power pop. If you enjoy British mod rock, you'll love the music on this disc. Released on the wonderful Distortions Records label which recently announced it was discontinuing cd production, this cd may soon become extinct.
Don't miss out on a real treat. This is heavy mod rock American style. At its best. Act now, don't delay lest you miss the boat. This disc was compiled by none other than 60s rock expert Alec Palao, compiler of many fine Ace Records' Big Beat releases. In other words, big time 60s hard-edged mod rock compiled by the master himself.
It is essential for fans of mod rock, and an absolute necessity for fans of The Who and The Small Faces.
In 1965 and 1966, the Eyes released a clutch of singles that stand up to the Who's work from the same era in their blend of extremely innovative guitar feedback/distortion and anthemic mod songwriting. "When the Night Falls," "The Immediate Pleasure," "I'm Rowed Out," "You're Too Much," and the dry "My Generation" satire "My Degeneration" are revered highly by British Invasion collectors. The bursts of electronic mayhem were quite advanced for the time, though like the Who they had hooks and harmonies to counterpoint the madness. They weren't as memorable as the Who and didn't approach commercial success. After a much softer fourth single and an ill-conceived album of Rolling Stones covers (recorded under the name the Pupils), the group disbanded. ~ Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide
1. The Eyes - When The Night Falls (2:34)
2. The Eyes - I'm Rowed Out (2:56)
3. The Eyes - The Immediate Pleasure (2:56)
4. The Eyes - My Degeneration (2:45)
1. The Attack - You Know He Did
2. The Shots - Keep A Hold Of What You Got Now Baby
3. Truly Smith - This Is The First Time
4. The Love Affair - Back In Your Life Again
5. The Shapes Of Things - Striving
6. The Silence - Down Down
7. The Favorite Sons - That Driving Beat
8. Steve Marriott And The Moments - Money Money
9. Doc Thomas Group - I'll Be Doggone
10. Steve Howe - So Bad
11. Truly Smith – Takin’ Time Off
12. The Shots – Walk Right Out
13. The Shapes Of Things - You Must Believe In Me
14. The Silence - Cold On Me
15. The Unknown Mod Band - Can't Get None Of Your Lovin’ Baby
16. The Attack - Feel Like Flying
17. Steve Marriott And The Moments - Good Morning Blues
18. The Love Affair - Satisfaction Guaranteed
19. Doc Thomas Group - Rescue Me
It is not very often that a film really hits a nerve with me, I am usually knocked sideways by a great lyric or a great piece of music, but Drawing in Chalk did more than hit a nerve with me, it resonated on all of them, that is about 7 trillion neurons by the way....I googled that of course!
I became aware of the film by way of the soundtrack which I heard first, hence the reason I am reviewing a film on a music blog. The film was written and directed Todd Giglio who also plays the role of Jay in the film and is the singer and guitarist with The Turnback.
The album, "Drawn in Chalk" is a meticulous piece of power pop with Byrds-like jangly guitars, fantastic harmonies and beautifully crafted lyrics.
The 12 tracks on the album are all excellent, there isn't a filler in sight, a rare occurrence these days and very, very welcome to these ears.
One of the 12 standout tracks, "What She Said." is 1 minute and 57 seconds of jangly, bouncy, uptempo, foot tapping heaven, everything about this track gets in amongst those 7 trillion neurons and fires them up. Whilst on a flight from Sweden to England recently, I played this song on repeat for the whole duration of the 1 hour 50 minute flight time....that is about 70 times and I am still playing it daily, but, it isn't just this song, the whole album is full of sparkling, infectious gems.
This album will be gracing my stereo for a long time to come and I await the follow up with all the eagerness of a child waiting for Christmas day!
The Turnback were the first band to use the iPhone 4S to film their most recent video, Cellophane sky and had over 100,000 views of it on Youtube in the first two weeks!
Jay and Matt were once wide-eyed, would-be rock stars, eager to leave their hometown and head for the big city and never look back. After 15 years of struggling to get a record deal in NYC, they find themselves back in their small working class hometown, dreaming of what might have been. Now, at 40 years old, they're out to give it one more shot. While Matt struggles with personal demons and a fear of being too old, Jay is ultimately faced with having to make a choice between his artistic dreams and his responsibility to his wife and 5 year old son.
I finally got around to watching the film last night, it was an absolute spot on portrayal of real life, my life in fact, the lives of ordinary people, you may not be an aspiring musician like the characters in the film but we all have dreams, that, for the majority of us we don't fulfill for whatever reason.
Watching Drawing with Chalk re-ignited something in me that made me want to get up and go and do something, have another final crack at something that I haven't achieved, I have about a million things personally, but to nail one would be great and this film is inspiring in that way.
The film has many laugh out loud moments that once again seemed to relate to my life, I found myself nodding in agreement to many of the things being said and done in the film. The characters played their roles brilliantly including Todd Giglio's young son who played his son in the film.
Todd and Brennan Giglio.
I really can't express how much I enjoyed watching this film, I have seen so many films filled with car chases, exploding buildings and numerous costly effects, this fantastic independent production just goes to show you don't need all that, you just need to be able to relate to people.
"This film is for the 99.8% who never see their dream come true but still carry the urge. This film can give us a voice." - Todd Giglio
1.The Richard Kent Style – A Certain Misunderstanding,
2.Mac Kissoon – 1000 Ways Of Loving You.
3.The Donnie Elbert Band – A Love I Believe In.
4.The Amboy Dukes – More And More.
5.The Nocturnes – Hay, That’s What Horses Eat.
6 C-.Jam Blues – Gonna Find A Cave.
7.Chancis Are – I’m Talking ‘bout You.
8.The Gas Company – She’s Got The Time.
9.The Fleur De Lys – Nothing To Say.
10.The Summer set – Oh Miss Stone.
11.Parkers Mood – Don’t Mess With Cupid.
12.The Booker T’s – Stupidity.
13.The Amboy Dukes – You Better Find Yourself Some one.
14.The Nocturnes – Night Owl.
15.The Inner Set – You’re Not The Kind To Know
16.The Spartans – Lies.
17.The Westsiders – Don’t Lie To Me.
18.The Fleur De Lys. - I Walk The Sands
19.Dave Antony’s Moods – See My Soul.
