PopTodd

Definitely would have remembered them. It was not them. What I do remember is that, when the band hit the stage they were more stoned than anybody I've ever seen standing up.

Free shows I saw were: Living Colour with Drivin' n' Cryin' (89) and Pixies with some opening act that I can't remember (91 or 92)

Thanks, lam! Yeah, "Here" seems to be the single-type song, I think. And UT definitely had a big influence on my writing… certainly on the more country-twinged stuff.

But they should be getting residuals from the sales of Nirvana Unplugged -- 3 songs on there should grab them a pretty chunk. I know that Nick Lowe having "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding" covered on The Bodyguard soundtrack made him a millionaire. And, while the Nirvana record didn't sell quite as much as said soundtrack, that was only 1 song compared to 3 tunes on the Nirvana record for the Pups. I'm sure that it's helped them get a little more comfortable.

Okay, so I am REALLY loving this! Elements of GBV, but with a more-modern, synth-infused sound. And there's another 90s indie band that I am hearing in there, too, but I can't put my finger on it -- or, rather, can't remember the name. I do have your first record and this is making me want to go back and put it on again. So I think I will, as soon as I finish the album that I paused to go check out these tunes. Great production on here, too. You record yourselves in your own space?

Typical me: I forgot to listen. Sorry about that. I had the best of intentions and am listening NOW. Will post thoughts as soon as I get through the tunes.

Perhaps a nuclear winter could counter the global warming.

I really wish that I was good at this stuff. I would love to be able to walk out my back door and pick the veggies for that evening's dinner.

OH! There was this St. Louis band, when I was in college at Mizzou in the late 80s/early 90s, called The Unconscious. I thought they were just awesome and I went to see them on multiple occasions at local club The Blue Note. It was the kind of white boy punk/funk that all the frat guys thought was pretty edgy back then. Listening now, it's just crap. This was their most-popular tune: http://www.reverbnation.com/theunconscious/song/15562535-bop-apocalypse

Sad to say, but Bob Mould - Workbook just does NOT hold up so well for me. And it is easy to pinpoint why: the production. So very much of its time… it sounds just like the early 90s AOR that it is. And, unfortunately, it's just dated. Not as timeless as I thought that it was at the time. Breaks my heart because I loved this album at the time. And, to be fair, the songs are still great. It's just that SOUND.

I will check it ASAP, lam. Looking forward to it!

O.K., after seeing that video, you NEED to hear EXPLODING HEARTS. They sound just like that, but less-polished. In fact, the song that you posted sounds almost exactly like a more-polished version of this song: Not sure who came first, although I would guess the Exp. Hearts did -- 2004 or so. I'll post another video or 2 as soon as the board lets me. HERE'S ANOTHER VIDEO: Because they won't let me post another one just yet.

more: Rancid Elastica Graham Parker & The Rumour Magazine Material Issue Green The New Pornographers Plimsouls The Nerves The Plugz Roky Erickson The Move Self Slow The Sonics Tenpole Tudor The Damned Too Much Joy Urge Overkill Velvet Crush The Wipers

Teenage Fanclub Badfinger The Raspberries The Mr. T. Experience Screeching Weasel Naked Raygun Guided By Voices Matthew Sweet The Amps The Creation The Exploding Hearts Hoodoo Gurus The Jam The Nazz

Let's see about updating this list o'mine: Future Islands - Singles The Thons - Thirty Foot Snake Phil Ajjarapu - Sing Along Until You Feel Better The War On Drugs - Lost in the Dream The Both - The Both Beck - Morning Phase Damon Albarn - Everyday Robots Gruff Rhys - American Interior Fauna Flora - Fauna Flora Sturgill Simpson - Metamodern Sounds In Country Music Cleaners From Venus - Return To Bohemia Parquet Courts - Sunbathing Animal Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Give the People What They WantAnd the rest of these are pretty good, too: Roxy Swain - Restless Hearts David Feldstein -