Comments To Alan

Lipstick Traces - Amazing Rhythm Aces.

This was a nice mellow start. I'm sure the lyrics sound familiar, but try as I might, I can't place them.

This has been recorded by many people. I was looking for the version I'd heard on the radio when I was in elementary school, and this wasn't it, but it was close.

Rose Garden - Southern Culture On The Skids

Very familiar song, but had never heard of the group before.

They're sort of local, from North Carolina. I love this version of the song!


Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps - Cake


I've heard another mix of this particular track before, but I have to say I much prefer this one. There is almost a lingering menace about this one.

Yay! I'm glad you liked it.


Destination Anywhere - The Commitments


This had me tapping my foot before the end of the first verse, but it didn't seem to build on the great opening which was a shame. It seemed like it was going somewhere but never got there.

Oh, well.


Build Me Up Buttercup - The Foundations


Another one where I recognise the tune but not the group, although without checking this sounds like the original? This reminds me of all sorts of things from my childhood, because I can remember the song being on the radio.

Maybe it's the original - I don't know how old you are, but it was a hit for the Foundations in 1968. I never heard it till nearly 20 years later, for some reason.


My Fallen Words - Bettie Serveert


I'm afraid I couldn't get this track to play, no matter what I did.

I'm sorry about that. I should have checked.


Alabama Song - Audition With Max Reinhardt


Really not for me I'm afraid. I gave it several chances, and yet each time I kept hitting the button to skip to the next track. I think the changes in tempo were what got to me.

It's a strange one - not for everyone, I'm sure.

Yoo Hoo - Imperial Teen


Most upbeat track so far, but didn't get along with the drawling voice of the singer. I like the track, but kept wanting to tell him to talk properly!

That was a selling point for me. :-)


Let's Do It - Joan Jett and Paul Westerberg


Funky track. Liked this a lot. My favourite of the whole mix.

Cool! Another hit.


3rd of July - The Jody Grind


"A Suitcase of Fireworks" was one of the lyrics, but I'm afraid it did nothing for me.

I keep putting Jody Grind tracks on mixes, trying to spread the love. They're my favorite band of all time.

I Was Dancing In The Lesbian Bar - Jonathan Richman


Dangerous track this one. It'll have you singing along. Beyond that though I really didn't get along with it.

Too bad.


D.R.I.N.K - The Jazz Butcher


This struck me as a kind of 40's lounge room singer. I did like the trombone solo in the middle, and I think this made me play this track again and again.

Pat Fish and Max Eider, your compatriots, were the key members of The Jazz Butcher. This is my favorite song, since I'm a sucker for lounge, but their music is really wide-ranging.


A Dios Le Pido - Juanes


I have no idea what the Spanish lyrics are, but I did enjoy this one. Much more my thing.

Here's a rough translation.

Sunday Morning - K-OS


Good beat to this, liked the track, but I've never heard of the group before at all. I might see if I can track something else of theirs down.

You can hear their whole album on their website.


Minha Galera - Manu Chao


Sorry this didn't do it for me.

You might like some of his more upbeat stuff. This is almost like a lullabye.


Thank You For The Love - Mother's Finest


Another miss, felt they needed a boost of adrenalin to get through to the end of the song.

I've been in a slow mood lately - too bad for you! This was an amazing funk band from the seventies, unique in the day, and place (Atlanta) for having both black and white members.


Je Me Suis Fait Tout Petit - Geogres Brassens


Another track sung in another language. This time I understood more of the song (just!), and I think as a result it had more appeal to me.

For me, the music is so appealing, regardless of the words.

Speaking With the Angel - Ron Sexsmith

This was quite mellow, and I think of all the slower tracks this was probably my favourite.

I'm glad you liked this one! He's my current favorite singer/songwriter.

Caramel - Suzanne Vega

We just don't get on Suzanne Vega and I. We never have, probably never will, sorry.

One of you should have said something.

Open Up Your Heart - Uncle Walt's Band

This was a nice soothing track to have right at the end of the mix, although for some reason the first time my walkman played it, it started from this one and worked backwards!

I think my overall thoughts about the mix, is that it was a little slow for my tastes. Generally I prefer something with more pace. It did grow on me the more I listened and still is. It's a perfect CD to have in the car, and while away the bad traffic, although I still hit next track when Suzanne Vega comes on!

Thanks Nancy, I enjoyed my first mixclub mix, and am looking forward to the next round whenever that may be.
You're very welcome!