From: Bomp-Digest-Sender To: bomp-digest@bolis.com Subject: Bomp V96 #88 Reply-To: Bomp@bolis.com Precedence: bulk Bomp Thursday, 12 September 1996 Volume 96 : Number 088 In this issue: Re: Cool new records -Reply Re: Cool new records -Reply Re: Cool new records Re: Cool new records -Reply Re: Knights Of Fuzz book Greetings! Hello! Re: Bomp V96 #79 Knights Of Fuzz book Re: Knights book Re: Troublefest RE: Bomp V96 #87 Die Rattles, they called them... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Mark Robinson Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 09:35:50 -0400 Subject: Re: Cool new records -Reply Sick of the Ramones? Never! Yeah, things got tired in the mid 80's....but ya have to admit, "Acid Eaters" is the "Sgt. Pepper" of the nineties. Besides, the Ramones cured me of a bad case of hives back in the summer of 79. A fine bunch of lads they are. M >>> Phil Lerman 09/10/96 06:01pm >>> .... Am i the only one kinda' of sick of the Ramones in general, cause so many other bands do the same thing much better and in a much more acceptable (read independent) way? ------------------------------ From: Frank Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 09:09:08 -0400 Subject: Re: Cool new records -Reply Mark Robinson wrote: > > Sick of the Ramones? Never! Yeah, things got tired in the mid 80's....but > ya have to admit, "Acid Eaters" is the "Sgt. Pepper" of the nineties. > > Besides, the Ramones cured me of a bad case of hives back in the > summer of 79. A fine bunch of lads they are. > Not to mention "Adios Amigos" and their recording of "Spiderman." As the Mighty said in "I Gotta Right:" "Yee-ow!" I hope they're at it for another 20 years (Christ, listen to what Pops Jagger and band have sounded like since 78... ). And oh, yeah, come to think of it, me blisters dried up after catching them at the Bayou on the Animal Boy tour. It's the Lord's work they're up to. ------------------------------ From: "J. Emery" Date: 11 Sep 1996 09:08:08 U Subject: Re: Cool new records RE>>Cool new records = 9/11/96 Hey, one thing i forgot to mention: i just picked up the ramones tribute/homage thing by the Hanson Brothers = that came out on Alternative Tentacles a few years ago (it's the one w/ = the mock Road to Ruin cover). It is really great - it compares to road = to ruin the way the Riverdales record compares to the first ramones = record - not really unique, but a faithful tribute w/ really catchy = songs. joe death valley - -------------------------------------- Date: 9/10/96 9:36 PM To: J. Emery From: Bomp@bolis.com ------------------------------ From: "J. Emery" Date: 11 Sep 1996 08:59:20 U Subject: Re: Cool new records -Reply RE>>Cool new records -Reply = 9/11/96 here here! how could anyone every tire of the ramones? their first 4 = albums are pure rnr perfection. to bag on harmonies or lack thereof is = pointless, and to say joey is not a great singer is, in my opinion, = totally wrong. fact is, anyone that can double track their own vocals 2, = 3, and even 4 times over and get those kinds of results has to be a good = singer (it's not easy, believe me). sure their recent stuff isn't *all* great, but imho subterranean jungle = is a terrific record, and Durango 95 has to qualify as one of the best = instrumentals written in the 80s (and sure, bag on Halfway to Sanity, but = Go Lil' Camaro Go w/ debbie harry rocks!). i saw them for the 5th time a year ago in las vegas and was admittedly = worried (last tour, going thru the motions, not to mention they were = playing the Hard Rock Cafe Casino), but it turned out to be the most = inspired show of theirs i've ever seen. johnny (who seems to be the main = reason for them calling it quits) was flying around & wailing away like a = man with a mission. not to mention the segue from hell, 7&7 is into = Today your love, tomorrow the world. - -------------------------------------- Date: 9/11/96 8:13 AM To: J. Emery From: Bomp@bolis.com Sick of the Ramones? Never! Yeah, things got tired in the mid = 80's....but ya have to admit, "Acid Eaters" is the "Sgt. Pepper" of the nineties. Besides, the Ramones cured me of a bad case of hives back in the summer of 79. A fine bunch of lads they are. ------------------------------ From: Timothy Gassen Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 08:25:09 -0700 Subject: Re: Knights Of Fuzz book Brendan Lepschi wrote: > > Tim, > > Thanks for all the info! Its cool for me to get a good response from a > garage-icon such as yourself! Australia doesn't have much of a garage scene > or 'heritage' to draw on, so I follow the US garage goings-on with interest > (Treblefest, Garage Shock - you guys don't know how damn lucky you are!). > > I haven't looked at the www site yet, but does that have Borderline's > address (email or other) on it? If not do you reckon you could email that to > me (if it is there don't worry, I'll find it). > > Thanks again man, > > Brendan, Dear Brendan, Are you in Australia? Well, great to hear from you! I think Australia has some fabulous garage/psych groups, especially in it's "recent' hitory, like The Stems, Bo-Weevils, Tyrnaround, etc. I tried to get most of them in my book, "The Knights Of Fuzz." There are also a number of rare 1980s/90s Australian garage records that I'm still looking for (ever hear the Sleeves 45? That's one I'd love, amond many!)... There are plenty of distribution contact addresses and phone #s at the book's web site, mostly for North America. The contact info for Borderline is also there, but they haven't gotten their e-mail up yet. (I got on-line only two days ago!). The book just came out, so I can't imagine that it is in Australia yet, but Borderline assures me that they have global distribution in place, and sell regularly to Australia. Give me a holler if you have any trouble at all in finding the book. I'll be glad to help if I can! All the best! Timothy Gassen PS: "Knights Of Fuzz" web site for those who are interested: http://www.azstarnet.com/~tgassen/ ------------------------------ From: Timothy Gassen Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 08:37:52 -0700 Subject: Greetings! PETEP@aol.com wrote: > > Hello Tim- Thanks for taking some time and clearing a few things up. I really > have nothing against you or your band, and in fact I have bought several > Marshmallow Overcoat records in the past. I was bothered by a few things I > read in the Bomp list, then I read the review you wrote in the newspaper and > it really got to me. > I realize that some musicians can have an attitude at times, but > this comes from pride and a little rivalry. The thing I'm most concerned with > in each band is just how well they perform for the crowd-do they give 100%? > If they do, then I forgive them of all sins. > If a few of these bands didn't have the attitude they have > off stage, then they wouldn't be the aggresive powerhouses on stage. > Well, I'm glad you wrote, and I wish we could get together for > a beer and a chance to spin some records. I have thousands, but I'm sure you > do as well. I just ordered a vintage 1952 Seeburg C Jukebox that looks so > sweet-can't wait to set it up in my party room in the house! > Pete > Dear Pete, Thanks for writing! Congratulations on the jukebox -- A vintage jukebox is one of my absolute all time wishes! I can imagine loading up all my favorite 45s for a party and spinning away. Super cool! Yeah, there can be friction among bands, but I'm glad that with a little communication (after "the dust settles") we can realize that we're all on the "same side" -- cool music and bands! And I'll say it once again: ALL the bands at Treblefest played great!!! What a lineup! Some of the problem, I think, can come from some of these newsgroups postings, where sometimes wild accusations and personal attacks can go on without opposition. I know I was a target from a few mean-spirited folks in the past because I wasn't "around" online, so there was no "other side to the story." I'm happy I'm now able to start up a positive line of communication with all kinds of real music fans -- like you! Thanks again for writing! Sincerely, Timothy Gassen ------------------------------ From: Timothy Gassen Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 09:16:11 -0700 Subject: Hello! Dear Steve, Thank you for your posting to the Bomp list. It brings much of this discussion into clarity, and brings up the focus of why we care so much about all of this: the music! You're correct, I have been involved in this "scene" for a long time, and I'll be making the music and writing about it for as long as I live, I hope! But I don't see myself as an "elder statesman," just a devoted fan with a lot of fire, recording and touring left in me. I welcome the bands just starting out or who have been around for only a couple years -- they're our hope for carrying-on this garage/psych monster! End note to all readers about my piece from the Arizona Daily Star: I work very hard as a professional writer, so pardon me if I object when that work is taken, reproduced, altered and mis-represented without permission. So enough about that! I hope to hear from you again soon, and your comments are always welcome in my "house of fuzz!" Sincerely, Timothy Gassen ------------------------------ From: "Glenn Sadin" Date: Wed, 11 Sep 96 09:53:25 PST Subject: Re: Bomp V96 #79 Pete announces... Sundazed has just released 6 60's singles in the original mono format. 4. The Art Collection(I Go to School/Morning) The Art Collection is the band that evolved into Powder, who we had discussed here a few months ago. The A-side of this single is killer - a it sounds almost exactly like the "I'm A Boy"-era Who. The flip is a slower tune, also good, but not as strong as the A-side. Both tracks are also available on the CD version of "Biff! Bang! POWDER" on Distortions Records (which I highly recommend). Glenn ------------------------------ From: Timothy Gassen Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 10:56:06 -0700 Subject: Knights Of Fuzz book Hello Blair! Yeah, I know that my new book ("The Knights Of Fuzz") will be expensive here in the U.S. It's expensive enough to print full-color in the U.K., but then when shipping charges to the U.S. are added on top of that, it can get pretty steep.(This book weighs a ton!) Still, I think that Borderline did a great job with the printing, and I can only hope that readers will appreciate that the price tag also reflects years upon years of hard work by all involved. There's a long list of "thank-yous" on the book's inside cover, but I'll add another small humble "thanks" now to everyone who contributed to this book. So many sincere, kind music fans helped in a million different ways! It was also good meeting you at Treblefest. I really did have a blast, and I look forward to getting to know you better (electronically, at least)! Please call on me if I can be of any assistance with anything at all. I'll do my best to help! Sincerely, Timothy Gassen ------------------------------ From: Timothy Gassen Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 12:53:23 -0700 Subject: Re: Knights book Bob Pisciotta wrote: > > Welcome to the Bomp maelstrom... > > I've been waiting for word that your book was finally in print, and as soon > as I saw the posting I ordered a copy from Midnight Records (they had > copies in stock, thank goodness). I've been following the garage revival > from the very beginning and I can't wait to see how you tell the story. > The photo on the front of your web page is really cool. > > Excuse this bit of fan-dom, but I've purchased all the Overcoat records I > could find from the late 80s to the present. I recently picked up two > compilation discs on Collectables which have given me a lot of pleasure. > I'm glad to see that people are still carrying the torch for garage music. > May it continue forever. > > Yours, > > Bob Pisciotta > Prairie Village, KS Hello Bob! Thanks so much for the kind note! I'm glad that Midnight already has the book in stock -- I've been inundated with requests for it already, and it's good to hear that people in the U.S. will be able to find it quickly. I welcome your comments about the book, once you get a look at it. Hundreds of fans sent me info and stuff for the book, and I hope I can correct and add to it (for the next edition) with the help of folks like you! I'll pass along the kind comments about The Marshmallow Overcoat to my bandmates. Your type of positive feedback really means a lot to us! Did you check out the band's page, as part of the "Knights Of Fuzz" web site? Oh, and I've been asked quite a bit who the band is on the front cover of the book. It's one of my all-time faves: The Gruesomes! I hope to hear from you again. And remember a thumbnail guide to garage music that a friend once told me: "No fuzz -- No good!" Sincerely, Timothy Gassen ------------------------------ From: Menachem Turchick Date: Wed, 11 Sep 96 12:44:42 -0700 Subject: Re: Troublefest I'd hoped to lay this subject to rest yesterday when I explained to Tim that it wasn't my intention to make personal attacks when I brought Treblefest up, and I apologized for repeating a possibly apocryphal remark that I got second-hand regarding his band's performance there. In light of Tim's hope that "we can all get along," I'd hoped that Tim would accept my explanation and you long-suffering list subscribers could be spared this. Instead, he continues to call me (no longer by name, but I can't imagine who else he's talking about) mean-spirited and a liar. Regarding my posting your article to the list: This wasn't done for financial gain, I gave you credit for writing it, and only posted it when several people asked me to. Libraries photo-copy articles for their patrons all the time - they don't need permission from the author. If you didn't want anyone to read it, you shouldn't have submitted it to the daily paper for publication. Also, you didn't express these moral qualms regarding copyright infringement when you used to make tapes for me. How is that any different? You claim your piece was "altered" and "mis-represented." Please provide specifics. As you've only been on the list two days, I wonder if you've even seen what I posted. Again, it was the entire main article, verbatim, with no comments of my own interjected. Tell you what - I'll scan the article and post it, sidebar column, pictures and all, so everyone can see it in "context." I'm sure you'd be happy to give permission for this to be done, so everyone is perfectly clear as to what you wrote. Regarding my attacking you personally while you weren't online to respond: I have no way of knowing who's online and who isn't. Everything I posted was written with the knowledge that anyone might be reading it. Again, aside from the questionable quote (FOR WHICH I'VE APOLOGIZED!) I'm not sure what attacks you're referring to. Again, perhaps you would be so good as to provide specifics? I did point out that much of your article seemed to dwell on the attitudes of other bands, while ignoring their music. To me, and to many of those who read it here, the article seemed negative and somewhat vindictive. Please don't confuse this with our saying that YOU are a negative and vindictive person. It was meant as a criticism of your article. So, I hope you will either provide specifics as to how I attacked you and altered your work, OR that you will accept my explanation of how all this got started, and we can bury the hatchet. And if I ever ask anyone for their impressions of next year's Treblefest, someone please give me a swift wake-up kick! Sincerely, Menachem ------------------------------ From: Steve Coleman Date: Wed, 11 Sep 1996 23:21:02 +-100 Subject: RE: Bomp V96 #87 - ------ =_NextPart_000_01BBA038.340CFDE0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit From: Chris Barrus Subject: English Freakbeat V. 6 released Just a FYI to the list - the CD version of English Freakbeat Vol. 6 is now out. Track listing is as follows: <<>> EF6 is available in stores or direct from BOMP! Mail-order. Containing most of the tracks to be found on Pebbles Volume Six - The Roots of Mod. 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A song here, a song there. It's no way to live, I tell you! Is there a good Rattles reissue or reissues that showcases their music well(incidentally, the subject line is a lyric from their song "Finale Ligure") Brian Phillips http://www.mindspring.com/~hagar ------------------------------ End of Bomp V96 #88 ******************* You have been reading Bomp-digest. For subscription requests, send a message to majordomo@bolis.com containing "subscribe Bomp-digest" or "unsubscribe Bomp-digest"