Fish In a Tree – Hobo

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.

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I Am a Janitor – Surface Music

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?

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R.A.D.I.O. – Count Slowly and The 4 Twenties

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.

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They Cheat, They Steal, They Lie – McBain

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.

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Meditations from a Father – Subverse

subverse-artiste_112Outstanding groove, great haunting horn samples, some rainy ambience, a beautiful and unique piece. Check it.

 

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