Welcome to Episode #2 of QuispQuake Radio!!! This is the final show where I will be kind of 'tying up' the music I've been listening to since my last show on perkypat. A thicker 'variety' on this show than Episode #1, there are sounds ranging from classic psychedelia, independent electronic noise, current punk/garage sounds, and some funky R&B (Yeah!). Although it sounds pretty schizo, I tried to make the flow as smooth as possible, and REALLY THINK you'll enjoy the show.
Once again, I did NOT narrate the show. I'm not sure whether I need to or not...(If you feel strongly one way or another, PLEASE email me at quispquake@quispquake.info).
As an aside, this show (and all future shows) will be less than 80 minutes so that the shows can be downloaded & burned to a CD if you want. The show was recorded in 128 Bit MP3 format, so sonically it should sound pretty good for you. Thanks for listening to my show!!! If you have any comments, please email me at quispquake@quispquake.info.
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 From the EP: Guild of Temporal Adventurers (1992 on Fiasco Records) |
| Starting off the show, is a track from one of my favorite EP's The Guild of Temporal Adventurers. This was an early Kendra project after she left Opal, and has alternating songs and ambient pieces. I've been on a MAJOR Opal/Kendra Smith kick for the past year or so, and hopefully this track will show you why. | |
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 From the CD: Iron Curtain Innocence (1980 on Bobb Records, Rereleased 2007 on Secretly Canadian) |
| It's been a fun couple of years for discovering older material. Bobb Trimble released two albums back in the days on his own labels, and they had completely disappeared until Secretly Canadian re-released them last year. Really EXCELLENT psychedelic twinged pieces that are all over the board. Enjoy Glass Menagerie!!! | |
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 From the LP: Things (Originally released 1968, Re-Released on Sundazed Records) |
| Another artist I had 'missed', I discovered Merrell Fankhouser and his assorted projects through the EXCELLENT book Unknown Legends of Rock 'n Roll that I read earlier this year. I've enjoyed everything I've checked out by Fankhouser, and highly suggest you check out his many projects (HMS Bounty, Mu, and especially Fapordokly). Drivin' Sideways is one of his more 'traditonal' songs, but a good starting point. | |
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 From the CDR: Streamliner (2008 on L'Animaux Tryst) |
| Released earlier this year on Portland Maine's L'Animaux Tryst label, Rough Ride of Crafts are based out of Lewiston Maine (same as Arborea...getting to be another cultural scene up here in Maine!). I honestly don't know too much about them, but REALLY enjoyed the CDR I picked up earlier this year. It's a bit more 'upbeat' than many of L'Animaux Tryst's offerings, but no less good. | |
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 From the CD: The Electronic Hole (1970 on Radish Records) |
| Another 'What the Hell Is This???' release. This was a project that was released in 1970, and features some really amazing psychedelic sounds. This article HERE describes them better than I ever could...definitely check it out and enjoy!!! | |
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 From the LP: The Music Emporium (Originally Released in 1969, Re-Released on Sundazed Records) |
| A really great psychedelic record that Sundazed has thankfully re-released. This article HERE tells about them better than I could (I'm finding the more I THINK I know about things, there's always someone with more knowledge on the net). | |
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 From the CD: Zuckerzeit (1974 Re-Released on Lilith Records) |
| Switching sounds, Caramel is the second track off of one of my absolute favorite records ever. Zuckerzeit was their 3rd album (I think?), and was a radical change from the first two experimental almost droning albums. Zuckerzeit could almost be considered one of the first synth-pop albums...but synth-pop done REALLY TRIPPY. Enjoy Caramel, but go and buy a copy of this one when you can...the whole album's absolutely wonderful. | |
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 From the 45: Meet the Dissidents (1979 on Absurd Records) |
| One of my favorite blogs for music shows is the awesome Art for Spastics. Their usual format is a heavy punk thang, but it's really all over the place. A couple of months ago, I heard this track, and REALLY enjoyed it. After a long time, I was able to find it on the Last Days of Man on Earth Blog, and am presenting it to you for your entertainment. Enjoy an early primitive (but catchy!) synth piece by Gerry & the Holograms. | |
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 From the EP: Extended Play (1978 on Rough Trade Records) |
| This is one of those records I've had for over 20 years, and have just gotten around to putting into digital format. Extended Play was their first release, and was the third 45 release by Rough Trade way back when. The whole EP is excellent and VERY experimental...more dissonant sounding than their later material. Enjoy Talkover! | |
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 From the 45: Altered States (1984 on Not On Label) |
| First heard (by me) on Henry Rollin's EXCELLENT Harmony In My Head radio show, the Luddites only released a couple of EP's in the early 80's. Experimental, kind of dark, but VERY GOOD, the Luddites were definitely doing their own thing. The Life on the Dot blog has lots of good information (and a link to a couple of YouTube videos) HERE. | |
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 From the LP: Fireside Favorites (1980 on Mute Records) |
| One of the early electronic music pioneers (now sadly passed away), Fad Gadget (actually the project of Frank Tovey) released this great album in 1980. I've had this album for years, but was re-drawn to it after seeing the excellent Tovey/Fad Gadget documentary simply titled Fad Gadget by Frank Tovey. Enjoy Pedestrian, and check out the documentary if you can!!! | |
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 From the Compilation LP: Some Bizarre Album (1981 on Some Bizarre Records) |
| Yup, been mining early electronic synth pop and industrial sounds pretty heavily over the past year or so. I finally got my hands on this one, the Some Bizarre Album. Some Bizarre released LOTS of heavily experimental sounds (early The The, Foetus, and MANY others). This whole album is quite good, but I figured I'd post this track by Naked Lunch as I never heard anything else by them. | |
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 From the EP: Circuits (2008 on UFO Dictator Records) |
| Switching from some classic electronic sounds, to some new somewhat 'punker' material that have come out in the last year or so. Black Orphan's Circuits EP is very dark, but very energetic synth-punk, and it's HIGHLY recommended. Great packaging (the cover is glow-in-the-dark) and VERY limited, so grab one while you can. | |
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 From the 45: She Had a Cameltoe (2007 on Goner Records) |
| Another great synth-punk track from a one man band working out some definite issues. This 45 is rawly recorded, but rocks like crazy, and is one of my most played records of the past year or so. Limited on Goner Records, so if you see one, snap it up!!! | |
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 From the LP: Wooden Shjips (2008-Holy Mountain Records) |
| I missed Terrastock 7 this year (bwoke my wittle heart...I will NOT miss another Terrastock if one ever happens), and one of the bands I had most wanted to see were the great Wooden Shjips. I've been grabbing up their releases the past two years (all limited, and all really excellent). The track for this show however, is from a non-limited release, their first album on Holy Mountain Records. This track bops along nicely, as does the whole album. Enjoy! | |
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 From the 45: Relentless Machines (2007 on Dusty Medical Records) |
| I had picked up their first 45 because of a good review I read SOMEWHERE, and I am now an official fan of Thomas Function. They play a fairly straightforward punk/pop thing, but it's REALLY GOOD. Enjoy this track, and if you like it, hunt down their other 45's (and I think they have an album out now too...will have to grab that soon!!!). | |
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 From the EP: Parasol Parade (2008 on Jeth-Row Records) |
| I first discovered this band due to the excellent reviews (rightfully so) of their first Parking Lot single on GaragePunk.com. Parasol Parade, their second single is not quite as ripping as their first, but is still quite awesome in it's own right. Enjoy Livin' the Nite Lite!!! | |
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 From the LP: Why Don't You Give It To Me (2008 on Alive Records) |
| Wow, what an AMAZING album...possibly my favorite of 2008...Nathaniel Mayer was an artist back in the 60's, and started releasing albums just a few years ago. This one features Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, Troy Gregory of the Dirtbombs, and a few other 'players' in the new garage/punk sound, but the album is definitely Mayer's...great gravelly vocals carrying some EXCELLENT songs. I just heard he passed away earlier this month...a sad loss for the music world...RIP Nathaniel. | |
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 From the LP: They Say I'm Different (Re-Released in 2007 on Light In the Attic Records) |
| Best known as Miles Davis's ex (yup, this song was about him!), Betty Davis released a few HARD funk records back in the early 70's. My friend Carl turned me on to her last year, and I'm now a BIG fan...Better driving music has not been created yet...Enjoy!!! | |
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 From the 45: Stanga (1970 on Stone Flower Records) |
| Sometimes the good ones just fall into your lap...I picked up a pile of 45's at a yard sale this past summer, and there were a bunch of sealed (with the 19 cent sticker on them from KMart!) 45's. This one was my favorite...Little Sister were members of Sly Stone's band, and he produced & released this 45 on this own Stone Flower Records. A GREAT track... | |
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 From the LP: Kokotsu No Sekai (1971 on Tiliqua Records) |
| And if you're gonna end a radio show...END IT, as I always say. Reiko Ike was best known as an actress in many softcore Japanese movies back in the 70's. She released this album during her hey day, and it's pretty amazing...No singing really, mostly moaning & sexual sounds...Enjoy this one, and check back soon for Episode #3 of QuispQuake Radio!!!! | |