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FTC: C.A. Quintet

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If you have heard of the C.A. Quintet, you probably: (a.) were a part of the small Minneapolis rock scene in the late 60’s or (b.) are a huge music geek who revels in seeking out obscure regional psychedelic records.  Or, if you’re like me, you stumbled on them because your friend’s neighbor was in the band.  Regardless of how you come across the C.A. Quintet, their album Trip Thru Hell is wonderfully perplexing.  The record moves effortlessly from the murky and psychedelic “Trip Thru Hell (Part 1)” to the straight 60’s pop of “Blow to My Soul.”  Did I mention they throw in a lot of trumpet?  Not exactly standard psychedelic fare, but the end product is both cohesive and original.  A good portion of Trip Thru Hell is evocative of the darkness suggested by the title, but there are plenty of bright spots too.  Check out  “Sadie Lavone” (apparently a bonus track) which at first might be mistaken for a boy meets girl pop song, but takes a weird turn a minute in and ends in a funky psychedelic jam.

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Download: C.A. Quintet – Sadie Lavone [MP3]

Show Review: Silversun Pickups @ Stubbs (7/19)

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As I prepared for my evening at Stubbs, I pored through several different albums.  A few tracks from Silversun Pickups, all the Against Me, and the solid new album from Henry Clay People. I didn’t know what to expect necessarily, caught in nostalgia for my punk days, but not so amped for the main course. Still, I love a good live show, so I just had to be there.  Follow the jump for more.

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FT5: Ted Leo Albums – An ACL Preview

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Are you ready for Austin City Limits Festival?  Well, we certainly are, and we’re working with the fine folks at the festival to guarantee that you’re filled in on all the great sights and sounds coming our way.  We’re bringing you an introduction, to those who don’t know him, to Ted Leo, one of my personal favorites, and admittedly, my man-crush of many years.  I’ve seen him solo, in the club and at a festival, and he never fails to win me over.  So, I’ve decided to rank his 5 albums, excluding his work with Chisel, so if you’re a newcomer, you’ll know where to start, and if you’re not, then you can throw out your two cents to make your case. Be sure to follow ACL Festival for more updates on great bands, and we’ll do our part to keep you updated as well.

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FTC: Joe Stampley & The Uniques

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Being from the East Texas area and near the Louisiana border, the name Joe Stampley is a name you hear often amongst older music fans. Stampley, as some of you may already know, made a name for himself in the country genre of the late 70s and 80s as a solo artist and as a duo with Moe Bandy.  Prior to his moderate success on the CMT charts, Stampley fronted a doo-woop style rock ‘n’ roll group out of Shreveport known as The Uniques.  The group began with Stampley drawing some interest from small local labels in the Lousiana and Texas area after passing around home recordings of their material.  The subsequent LPs and numerous 7″s turned the group into one of the most sought after live acts in the deep south for a 3-4 year period.  Unfortunately for fans of the group, Stampley grew tired of their lack of national exposure and broke up The Uniques in 1970 to begin his career as a country artist. Recorded material by The Uniques can be extremely hard to come by and will generally run you a hefty price tag if you’re looking around on ebay or in local stores. Digitally you’ll only find a greatest hits compilation which features the biggest hit from the group “Not Too Long Ago”. The song has a doo-wop vibe that eventually got worn out in the 50s and 60s, but still has a place in the history or rock.

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ATH Interviews: Henry Clay People

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As we lead up to our little ACL Festival in October, we here at ATH want to start focusing in on some of the lesser known acts coming into town.  Our first look brings us Glendale, CA based indie group The Henry Clay People.  Lucky for you and the ATH crew, this band will be making a stop in town next week with Against Me! before their ACL Festival slotted date.  To preview that show and their ACL appearance, we spoke with band member Joey about their current tour and their brand new LP Somewhere on the Golden Coast.  Follow the jump to read full interview.

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FT5: Sports Arena Songs

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If you’ve ever been to a live sporting event, you know that the excitement and energy of the crowd all around you is a big part of the experience. I’m not talking about the Y-M-C-A or vuvuzelas. I’m talking about jumping up and down in your seat while spilling your drink on the 7 year-old in front of you. And nothing gets you on your feet and gets the fans chanting like the right music. Sometimes just fifteen seconds of the chorus is all you need. Here are some songs that should get you in the mood.

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ATH Interviews: MIniature Tigers

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In anticipation of their new album coming out in a couple weeks, we thought we’d check in with recent New York transplanters Miniature Tigers.  We talk with the band about what it’s like to live in the big city, what we can expect from new LP Fortress, as well as a few other goodies we thought you might be curious about.  So follow the jump for full interview with frontman Charlie Brand.

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Show Review: Islands @ The Parish (7/6)

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Many people were over at La Zona Rosa last night grooving to Edward Sharpe, and I get the attraction–there are some good tunes there.  But, for me, it came down to choosing the guy from the Unicorns, not the guy from IMA ROBOT (Edward).  On top of that, I have to admit that its hard to dislike anything Islands do.  Follow the jump for the full review and fancy photos.

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FT5: One Hit Wonder Albums of the 90s

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Ah the nineties! The smell of grungy teen spirit and catchy pop songs…does this sound like the intro of a late night infomercial yet? Good.

There is plenty of debate regarding epic rock bands and influential artists that derived during the 90s. There are also those bands that developed during this decade, became ridiculously popular, and either faded away or became larger-than-life.

I’m sure each and every one of you reading this is guilty of immediately purchasing an entire album based on one chart-topping track during this time period. The hits that came out of the 90s take you back to where you were when you first heard it, affected your life in some way and ultimately became a part of pop culture iconography.

There is an abundance of one hit wonder singles. However, this is a list of albums that gained bands immediate attention based on those hits, and never really produced another decent album. As you slammed your Pogs, took a break from Nintendo and recorded Fresh Prince on your VHS, you might have been listening to one of these.

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