This masterpiece by the Berkeley combo Hobo is powerpop at its best. The vocal performance is extraordinary, and the lyrics cascade images and poetry full of music fun.
11. Fish In a Tree by Hobo
This rare pop gem from Berkeley-based garage band the Gazillions defies description, but the title speaks for itself. Fronted by the inimitable David Hollogram, this remarkable group only played together long enough to do a few legendary gigs and release an amazing album called “The Gazillions Have Landed.”
12. Hobbit Love by The Gazillions
This song was a regular on Video West. It’s full of fun, the singer extols janitoral joy to all who will listen. I listened over a hundred times. What’s wrong with me?
13. I Am a Janitor by Surface Music
You have to love her passion. There is only one Repulsa and this is her trademark song. Enjoy or die.
14. I Want You Dead by Repulsa
I love this song about the joys of the radio. It’s a real honor to be able to introduce the reclusive pop genius Count Slowly to the world. Be sure to check out the Count’s rad site.
15. R.A.D.I.O. by Count Slowly and The 4 Twenties
McBAIN is the brainchild of Oakland resident madman Adam Bergman. Like XTC without the PhD. Great hooks, cool lyrics. Nice old school production. Check it out.
16. They Cheat, They Steal, They Lie by McBain
Outstanding groove, great haunting horn samples, some rainy ambience, a beautiful and unique piece. Check it.
Fun Fun Fun Recordings is proud to announce the digital release of “Stiff Richards” by Stiff Richards. Recorded in one epic weekend which ended with their Cadillac at the bottom of a lake with headlights miraculously still glowing, this is Stiff Richards’ Magnum Opus. Continue reading ‘Stiff Richards’
Fun Fun Fun is proud to announce the digital release of “Hobo” by Hobo. Have a listen on the nifty yahoo media player below, and if you dig it, click the link at the bottom to get a copy of your own from iTunes, or other purveyors of fine, DRM-free mp3s. Continue reading ‘Hobo’