New Additions: Twitch, Two Witches, Dirty Blues and Michael Charles

More recent additions to NeverEndingWonder Radio:

TWITCH - LONG RIDE ON A SHORT BUS

Twitch were an unusual, eclectic band who defied easy categorization. In short- exactly the type of music NeverEndingWonder Radio loves. Unfortunately they didn't last long. This is their last album, which was released in 2002 on Static Records. 16 tracks of interesting and engaging post-modern music that incorporates elements of jazz, alternative, electronica and more utilizing unusual instrument choices such as trombone and thumb piano.

TWO WITCHES - THE VAMPIRE'S KISS

Two Witches are not in fact two witches. They are three musicians. Heavy Goth rock. This their first release, from 1994.

IF IT AIN'T A HIT I'LL EAT MY... BABY (THE DIRTIEST OF THEM DIRTY BLUES)

The title of this release is no hype. Everything about these songs is dirty. From the names of the artists (Snatch & The Poontangs), to the titles (Fuck Off, The Dirty Rooster), to the lyrics themselves. Blues have always been filthy, as evidenced by such early classics like Bessie Smith's 1927 recording of Hot Dog Man. There are some big names here- Dinah Washington, Slim Gaillard, Amos Milburn, Boozoo Chavis, Jackie Wilson & Laverne Baker, as well as some on the more obscure - two numbers by the aforementioned Snatch & The Poontangs and Cliff Ferre. Some numbers, like The Clovers' "Rotten Cocksuckers Ball" come out and say EXACTLY what they mean. Others, like Cliff Ferre's "Joe's Joint" prefer to let innuendo do the work. Certainly entertaining listening!

MICHAEL CHARLES - I'M NOBODY'S FOOL

Can they play the blues in Australia? After listening to this CD the only answer I can give is HELL YES! Michael Charles plays straight ahead blues like he was straight from the Mississippi Delta. Songs like The Tune (the chords my daddy taught me) and Jumbo (a catchy blues instrumental) show Michael is equally at home with both acoustic and electric blues. Charles can do more than boogie though. "One Two Ten" is a slow Claptonesque blues instrumental. "I Can't Hear Our Song" displays a bit of Neil Young influence- and is all of 26 seconds long. There's even an instrumental reprise- which is also 26 seconds long. Certainly Michael Charles plays by nobody's rules. That's a good thing for us, as it makes for inventive, infectious music. There's even a country blues anthem of sorts, "Gave It All Away," that has a very catchy melody. This collection of 15 varied blues tunes is recommended.
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