Hey folks, this is my first post, so please be gentle. The title of this post has nothing to do with The Replacements, I just needed a way to say "hello"... Anyway, I thought I'd start this blogging adventure with a post about a disc I really like. But then I'm not a writer by trade, so I figure I'll begin by borrowing a couple of reviews from some writers I really admire, John Borrack and David Bash. By the way John, I really enjoyed your history of Power Pop book (available thru Not Lame) and David, I really dig that black hat. I'll put links to their respective sites as soon as I figure out how.
Here's what these guys had to say about Chewy Marble's "Modulations"...
After a long hiatus, pop whiz kids Chewy Marble are back in the
game with Modulations. Brian Kassan still writes wonderful tunes,
Stu Forman still sings them with an understated grace and pop stalwarts
such as Nelson Bragg, Jim Laspesa and Don Mogill lend instrumental support.
The addition of Kassan as an alternate lead voice lends power to obviously
heartfelt compositions such as "Hey Dad," a love letter to Kassan's late
father, and "Somewhere Else," a scathing breakup song.
--John Borrack
On their third album, "Modulations", you'll find much of the kind of hooky,
melodic power-pop that has made Chewy Marble a fan favorite. The band also
expands their horizons a bit as songwriter Brian Kassan takes on lead vocals
on several of the tracks, giving the band a darker, more introspective side.
This is an album that could end up as many fans' favorite Chewy Marble disc
because of the varying hues.
--David Bash
Thanks to John and David. I'll try to be a bit more original with future posts. I hope to post often with news and reviews about new music you won't ordinarily hear on the corporate airways (in other words, you're not likely to hear any American Idol grads here....not that there's anything wrong with American Idol, mind you).
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