beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:12 pm

Are most folks familiar or do I need to give them a boost?

cortez the killer wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:31 pm

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:12 pm

Are most folks familiar or do I need to give them a boost?

Are they similar to Bizarrap/Shakira collab Clams is pimpin'?

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:31 am

cortez the killer wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:31 pm

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:12 pm

Are most folks familiar or do I need to give them a boost?

Are they similar to Bizarrap/Shakira collab Clams is pimpin'?

I have not heard that collab (but will check it out) but I can say w/ absolute confidence the answer is no. Generally filed under "late 60's psychedelia," they're a lot more than that including country, classic rock, blues, folk-rock, harmonies and more. Definitely SF scene but also bits of Gram Parsons, Buffalo Springfield and more, including all members being excellent players. Their self titled debut album is the one to own/listen to. Key tracks include "Omaha" and "Hey Grandma." The legend is that they failed because they were so overhyped (their label simultaneously released every track* as a single back when singles mattered).

*AMG says 5 tracks but I've always heard the story as "all."

whatwouldcooleydo? wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:11 pm

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:31 am

cortez the killer wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 11, 2023 4:31 pm

Are they similar to Bizarrap/Shakira collab Clams is pimpin'?

I have not heard that collab (but will check it out) but I can say w/ absolute confidence the answer is no. Generally filed under "late 60's psychedelia," they're a lot more than that including country, classic rock, blues, folk-rock, harmonies and more. Definitely SF scene but also bits of Gram Parsons, Buffalo Springfield and more, including all members being excellent players. Their self titled debut album is the one to own/listen to. Key tracks include "Omaha" and "Hey Grandma." The legend is that they failed because they were so overhyped (their label simultaneously released every track* as a single back when singles mattered).

*AMG says 5 tracks but I've always heard the story as "all."

Needs more Skip Spence (the American Syd Barrett?)

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 6:16 pm

whatwouldcooleydo? wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 12:11 pm

beantownbubba wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 12, 2023 9:31 am

I have not heard that collab (but will check it out) but I can say w/ absolute confidence the answer is no. Generally filed under "late 60's psychedelia," they're a lot more than that including country, classic rock, blues, folk-rock, harmonies and more. Definitely SF scene but also bits of Gram Parsons, Buffalo Springfield and more, including all members being excellent players. Their self titled debut album is the one to own/listen to. Key tracks include "Omaha" and "Hey Grandma." The legend is that they failed because they were so overhyped (their label simultaneously released every track* as a single back when singles mattered).

*AMG says 5 tracks but I've always heard the story as "all."

Needs more Skip Spence (the American Syd Barrett?)

As far as I know that first album has plenty of Skip Spence. Am I mistaken?

PS The Syd Barrett comparison seems very much apropos.

Clams wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 13, 2023 7:29 am

Man talk about great pimpin' battles! We've got Team Bubba/Moby Grape vs Team Clams/Shakira. Just based on the photos, I'm not sure how anyone can be with Bubba here. Plus when it comes to total records sold, I think Shakira wins by like 96 million to 1,436.

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schlanky wrote: ↑

Sat Jul 15, 2023 9:27 pm