July 24, 2005
Candy Machine - The Constant
This, too, was on the end of the David Byrne tape like the previous post, recorded from the John Peel show. Its a rough mp3 - the tape is degrading.
So who the hell are Candy Machine?
Well, they are from Baltimore and were signed to Desoto records. And they had something to do with Simple Machines, as they are on this interesting compilation
Its a big noise track and kinda sounds like it should have been done by an English band - there is definitely something 'manchester' like in there. Its a good, big, trashy track, and certainly doesn't out stay its welcome.
Read a little bit about Candy Machine at All Music.
Candy Machine - The Constant mp3
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I think I'm going to go for the Simple Machines compilation.
July 18, 2005
The Best Kissers in the World - Broke My Knee
I found this on the end of a tape of David Byrnes' Rei Mono. Its a fantastic, screeching grungy rock n roll track.
The Best Kissers in the World started in Arizona but moved to Seattle around the time of the big grunge thang where they made some singles and an album and split up. I haven't heard the album, but may dabble as I quite like this track. One guy out of the band now manages the Super Suckers.
The Best Kissers in the World - Broke My Knee mp3
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I might just try and find this record to have a listen.
July 13, 2005
Bivouac - unknown
Bivouac were briefly interesting. I certainly liked this track, but seem to remember that the album, Tuber, didn't hold up that well.
Further research has suggested the Paul Yeadon of Bivouac is / was a member of AC Acoustics and have worked with Pitchshifter. I can't confirm any of that though - anyone know anything more?
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The album didn't stand up, so no replacing going on here.