Song Of the Day: July 20, 2005
This might be the coolest thing Matthew Sweet has ever done; not an insignificant accomplishment considering the fact that he continues to turn out fine albums like clockwork. "I've Got Gold," is a really good example of what can happen when a pop composer explores the ideas suggested by Pet Sounds, rather than just copying the sound of that record. It illustrates nicely Sweet's ability to step into scientist mode (see also: Stamey, Eno, Scott Miller, Martin Phillipps). It is strange, huge, and glorious.
This track only appeared on the CD issue of the DB records compilation Squares Blot Out the Sun. I've heard rumors that it was taken from a second Buzz of Delight record which while never released, did reach the test pressing stage. Can anyone confirm or deny this?
posted by Jon Harrison at 8:53 AM
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Howdy. From my understanding, "I've Got Gold" was actually the work of another Sweet related band called "The Jacks." I have a CD-R of the Buzz Soundcastles EP and tacked on the end is the same version of this song from the Squares comp, as well as another Jacks song, "Ask For Jill," which of course the dBs did. Still confused?
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Neal-
I know the Jacks' version of "Jill." It's from the Coyote records' Luxury Condos compilation. But I'm sure the Squares track Is credited to BoD, not the Jacks. I'll check the personnel list though. Maybe it's the same line-up. By the way, someone did confirm the existence of the second BoD LP.
Jon
3 unreleased BoD songs can be found on the Matthew Sweet compilation "To Understand" released by Hip-O in 2002. The tracks are "Briar Rose", "The Story of Love" and "Ninety-six sheets". Also included are "Southern" and "Christmas" from the Soundcastles EP. Also also included: "Tainted Obligation" by Community Trolls (Sweet + Stipe).
Yes, the 2nd BoD LP does exist in testpress form. How did you hear about it? A friend of mine has it. I don't believe it came with a track listing.
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