Song Of the Day, September 14, 2005
I've always suspected that what attracted me to this record was really the amazing SOUND rather than the songs. "Produced by Liam Sternberg in an aircraft hangar" sez the jacket; clearly the goal was Maximum Rock and Reverb. However it is worth noting that while this is my favorite track from the EP, Rhino selected "Not My Memory" for the Children of Nuggets box set (out on the 27th), and I believe Andrew Chalfen would opt for "Gun Fighting Man." That should be some indicator of the songs' quality and consistency, so I think the Unknowns earn some credit for that.
I bet they were something to see. The jacket sort of hints that they were. By the way, lead singer Bruce Joyner's cane was not a mere prop; he was partially paralyzed as the result of a car accident. According to one website he also lost an eye in his youth, and was seriously injured at the age of four when he was given some chloride crystals by a neighbor girl and told they were rock candy.
4 Comments:
Brilliant choice, Jon. I've been obsessed with the track "Pull My Train" from the Planet Bomp compilation and wanting to hear more. The endless reverb really does make their sound unique but Bruce Joyner's electrocuted vocal jumps are equally as exciting. Can't wait for Children of Nuggets now!
I'll echo Jay's sentiment. Brilliant choice, Jon(!)
I've a feeling when this day ends I'll have heard this track at least three or four times..., at least.
-valis
"Gun Fighting Man" or "Suzzanne", but yeah. Did I put this on a comp for you or something, Jon? "Pull My Train" is the best cut of the follow-up album, but that first ep is the mindblower.
Andrew,
Nah, I just remember the two of us talking about it on one of your visits. It's funny what sticks in our heads, isn't it?
Jon
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