Iron Curtain Innocence

Bobb Trimble
Iron Curtain Innocence
(November 6, 2007 - Secretly Canadian)

I'm finally back in the City. I'm about as sick as I've ever been though. My mild cold has turned into something worse. I'm thinking it's an ear infection but I have no professional prognosis as of yet. I've been laying in bed watching movies for the last two days, my wicker trash can overflowing with snot-filled Kleenex. The only thing I can do is write and self-loath. Fortunately, I can do both!

Now then, this psych-pop album was originally released back in 1980 where it remained under the radar, giving way to synth-happy 80s bands. The cover of the album is what attracted me to it. It's worth the gamble simply based on how cool Bobb looks with his rifle, mic, and guitar. Casual. Like countless others, Trimble was heavily influenced by the Beatles and even went as far as to write this on the back of the album:

Dear John, Paul, George and Ringo, If I'm a good boy and work real hard, may I please be the 5th Beatle someday?

Cute, right?
Trimble's music is pretty idiosyncratic with his high-pitched voice and bizarre electronic effects. Reasons his music brings Ariel Pink to mind. Thanks to Secretly Canadian for making this gem accessible to the masses.

Tracklisting:

1) Glass Menagerie Fantasies
2) Night At The Asylum
3) When The Raven Calls
4) Your Little Pawn
5) One Mile From Heaven (Short Version)
6) Killed By The Hands Of An Unknown Rock Starr
7) Through My Eyes (Hopeless As Hell: D.O.A.)
8) One Mile From Heaven (Long Version)
9) Glass Menagerie Fantasies (Demo Version)
10) Night At The Asylum (Demo Version)
11) When The Raven Calls (Demo Version)

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Recommended Tracks: "When The Raven Calls," "One Mile From Heaven"

Hiatus

My connection has been down for a while, hence the lack of posts.
I'll be heading to Vegas and then down to Southern CA for a bit. I'm hoping to get something fresh on here before then.
Don't give up.

In Rainbows - Disc 2

Radiohead
In Rainbows - Disc 2
(Early, 2008 - Self-Released)

For the die hards, and for the cheapskates (me) who didn't want to part with $80 for the In Rainbows discbox. This is all B-sides. Not as good as the superb In Rainbows, but those super fans out there will no doubt relish this one.



Tracklisting:

1) Mk 1
2) Down Is the New Up
3) Go Slowly
4) Mk 2
5) Last Flowers
6) Up On the Ladder
7) Bangers and Mash
8) 4 Minute Warning

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Recommended Tracks: I haven't gotten through it all yet. "Last Flowers" sounds good. I'm a sucker for piano though.

Brenton Wood

Brenton Wood
Brenton Wood's 18 Best
(June 5, 1992 - Original Sound)

This has got some sentimental value for me. And, perhaps for some of you. I fondly recall many nights in which Art Laboe would be spinning his "Oldies But Goodies" (the term he is credited for coining) while my family would be talking and laughing all night long.

Of all the great artists Laboe would play, none could match Brenton Wood. His two big hits came in '67 with "Gimme Little Sign" and "Oogum Boogum." His biggest musical influence growing up was none other than Sam Cooke. Not a bad choice, huh?

According to the Wikipedia:

Though Brenton Wood had few charted singles, his entire work is considered to be quintessential lowrider cruisin' oldies, and are featured on an uncountable amount of oldies compilations popular with a Latino, specifically Chicano, audience.

I guess it makes sense that I like him so much. I can see it now: cruising in the convertible I don't own, with my arm around that beautiful girl that I don't have. It only seems appropriate to have Brenton Wood as the soundtrack to my imaginary life.

Listen to "Great Big Bundle of Love" and I think Brenton Wood gets a little bi-lingual. Is it just me or does he say, "...tender love and mucho affection." Either way, you should re-visit this album. It's too bad he doesn't own the rights to his own songs! They belong to Art Laboe. Doesn't seem very fair.

Tracklisting:

1) Gimme Little Sign
2) Oogum Boogum
3) Baby You Got It
4) I Think You've Got Your Fools Mixed Up
5) Great Big Bundle Of Love
6) I'm The One Who Knows
7) Lovey Dovey Kind Of Love
8) Can You Dig It
9) Whoop It On Me
10) Take A Chance
11) Catch You On The Rebound
12) Me And You
13) I Like The Way You Love Me
14) Darlin'
15) Where Were You
16) Two Time Loser
17) Sad Little Songs
18) Good Night Baby

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Recommended Tracks: "I Think You Got Your Fools Mixed Up," "I'm The One Who Knows," "Me And You," "I Like The Way You Love Me"

Welcome To Galactic Sounds

The origins of this site derive from humble beginnings. A young man, currently residing in San Francisco, often made CD-Rs for his friends. Some of those CD-Rs were meticulously thought out mixes, while others were full-length albums that he thought his friends would enjoy. Eventually, the young man was stricken with the notion that there must be another way to spread his musical intrigue to those who care enough to absorb such harmonies.

And with that I give you, GALACTIC SOUNDS!

The Big Bang has materialized.
From singularity to entirety.

Enjoy!