Sinister: underrated bands

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In a message dated 11/16/98 1:14:52 PM, Evan wrote:

<<underrated bands: Vulgar Boatmen almost anyone on here would like them
save for any twangaphobes>>

I can't recall the situation - did Vulgar Boatmen become the Silos, or is it
the other way around? And is there any connection with these two bands and
either Wilco or the other x-Uncle-Tupelo band connection? Either way, I agree
that Vulgar Boatmen & Silos were excellent underrated underrappreciated
artists.

My fave underrated artist is Klaus Flouride (ex Dead Kennedys' bassist) who
put out what was my favorite album of 1989 - that being _Because I Say So_
which is just gorgeous.  His 1991 follow up _the light is flickering_ is also
great.

Another great underrated band is F/i who recorded for RRRecords and whose
vinyl records are very difficult to find (probably harder than Tigermilk, but
not as expensive).  Great stuff... sigh.  I once played their "shallow inlet
of a meadow" song mixed with Winnie The Pooh's "a rather blustery day" on an
old radio show, although it wasn't my idea originally - rather Dave Regan did
it first, so I borrowed the idea from him.  oooh it was ace to do.  well i've
gone away from the point but anyway.  there are tons of other great underrated
bands but i know that most of the kids here know them already.

oh wait - one more: Culturecide.  Their _Tacky souvenirs..._ album is
excellent.  if you ever see it on vinyl, then buy it - it's well worth the $25
or so it'll cost, if not more.  and Blub Krab compilation - that's a great
album as well.  It has very early Jad Fair/Half Japanese material (late '70s),
although the gem on that album is Pablum's "Under my Gums" (spin-off of "Under
my Thumb") and I'd just do about anything for that album, even swap my "Treble
Kicker" 7" EP to get it.  well, maybe :P

xox
mike
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