Track one, Supermodel, opens up with a song about how empty models are, and how they are so sad. I was hoping not to find this trope on this record but I figured I would. At least they get it over with on the track one, side one. I’m going into this with the memory that this album is as 90’s as a long sleeve under a tee shirt. Continue reading “The Juliana Hatfield Three – Become What You Are”
I originally bought this CD because A: John Spencer Blues Explosion was blowing up (absolutely no pun intended) so I was looking for more of the same flavor and B: I love side projects.
I’ve always felt side projects tend to write riskier songs. I’m not sure if I feel this is because I’m judging them against the original bands or because the bands don’t feel like they have to please the fans that pay the bills.
In high school a friend joked about Bad Religion: “You don’t really learn anything, but they sure make me feel smarter when I listen to them.” A couple of decades later, I grin because it’s a little true.
Portrait of an American family was a CD that was lodged in my Discman for a good portion of high school. I don’t think it would be a stretch to say that I have not listened to this record since the 90s but it’s always stuck in the back of my mind as important so here we go….
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Polly Jean Harvey doesn’t need your irony. Fuck that. Polly Jean Harvey has a solid drummer and a bass line that she will smack you around with.
I’ve decided that she is now the queen of “Loud/Quiet/Loud” (sorry Deal sisters).
Cassette & Pencil 