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I hope that y'all don't consider this spamming, but I worked long and hard on this album, and I do want you all to know that it's available. Hop On Pop - Chicken On a Bicycle So far, the reactions have been really positive, and I am totally proud of this thing. The styles of the songs are all over the place (no two sound alike). And here are a couple of streaming tunes if you want to sample a little before you buy. Thanks for letting me tell you about this. And thank you for your support Admin Edit: For links to purchase the cd or to hear music samples, please contact PopTodd.

My new album just became available at iTunes, so here is the link, if you wanna check it out: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chicken-on-a-bicycle/id349619310 It's called Chicken On a Bicycle and I think that it's pretty good. Pretty much all over the place, stylistically. I hope that you check it out. And I don't know what else to say. Thanks.

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1/14/10: "Baudelaire" - Peter Laughner "Queen Elvis" - Robyn Hitchcock "Tent" - Bonzo Dog Band

The official release is not until 2/16, when the mechanism for purchasing physical copies online is actually in-place. But, for now, the record IS at iTunes, which is cool, since that's how most folks seem to buy their music these days, anyway. Here's the link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chicken-on-a-bicycle/id349619310 Once it's for sale at CDBaby and the label's site, I'll post those links, too. But, if you would like the music now, here it is! And, a purchase at iTunes will probably get us a little more notice, anyway. I'm breathing a big sigh of relief that it is finally ava

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A former bandmate of mine actually had dinner with Roky and his brother the last time that they came through Chicago. (He's friends with Roky's former drummer -- Freddy Krc). According to his first-hand (albeit, one-time) account of the relationship between Roky and said brother, brother is very protective of Roky. And it was definitely Roky that wanted to start touring again. Again, this is a one-time meeting, but that was the very strong feeling that he got.

Are they profiting off of his pain, or off of his talent? I argue that it's the later. And, not knowing the band members, I would give them the benefit of the doubt that they are actually fans, who are stoked to be playing with the legend. Nobody is a fan of the pain; they're fans of the music.

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This kicks ass! Thanks!

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50's - Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley; Miles Davis - Kind Of Blue 60's - Beach Boys - Pet Sounds; Beatles - Revolver 70's - Brian Eno - Another Green World; Wire - Pink Flag 80's - Meat Puppets - Up On the Sun; Hüsker Dü - New Day Rising 90's - Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane Over the Sea; Guided By Voices - Alien Lanes 00's - Joe Pisapia - Daydreams; Tom Zé - Danc Eh Sa

So then, no "Needles and Pins"? I love that song!

Now at iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chicken-on-a-bicycle/id349619310 "Official" CD release is still 2/16! With the liner notes and all that jazz. Hope that you check it out and like it!

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Thanks for the recs! It doesn't have to be "happy" per se. Just not too nasty.

I have a 10-year-old who is really getting into rap music. And, as somebody with only a passing interest in the genre (I love some, but just don't know enough), I am having a hard time navigating the sea of "Parental Advisory"-labeled CDs. I mean, I am okay with him hearing a few "F" bombs, but truly nasty things -- derragotory comments about women, explicit sexual content, violent imagery, etc. -- is not okay with me. If there is anger there, it shouldn't be backed up with violent solutions and there should be some sort of message, of some sort. So far I am letting him listen to: Eric B.

um... Hop On Pop - Chicken on a Bicycle (2/16) I'm excited for it.

I need to pick this one up. I've only heard one song from it, but it's a great song. And I still love Appetite For Destruction (despite Axl's voice).

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I voted Jack White, but you are absolutely correct. However, Pollard is the most-prolific artist of any decade, really. Good call.