| Fleshtones, The / Band Drinks For Free, The |
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| Album: | Band Drinks For Free, The | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Fleshtones, The | Added: | Apr 2017 | |
| Label: | Yep Roc Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2017-04-05 | Pull Date: | 2017-06-07 |
| Week Ending: | Jun 11 | May 14 | Apr 30 | Apr 23 | Apr 9 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jun 07, 2017: | The Library Respect Our Love | 4. | Apr 22, 2017: | wild kingdom Love Like A Man | |
| 2. | May 11, 2017: | Brains and Eggs Suburban Roulette | 5. | Apr 20, 2017: | Brains and Eggs Love Like A Man | |
| 3. | Apr 27, 2017: | Brains and Eggs Suburban Roulette | 6. | Apr 20, 2017: | Sound and Solidarity Respect Our Love |
| Album Review |
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| Sully Reviewed 2017-04-05 | ||
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FCC CLEAN! (track 12 has “tossed out on my ass”, but pretty tame) Overview: New York garage rockers The Fleshtones have been making music for > 40 years. This is their 21st studio effort. Jangly garage rock tinged with blues, surf, and plenty of cocktail party shaker action. Most songs are upbeat - clap and shake your money-maker. There are a couple of moody moments (‘Respect our Love’ and ‘The Sinner’) but generally upbeat. They call their sound ‘Super Rock’ – from 50s r&b, to punk, funk, disco, and beyond. Somewhat goofy lyrically but with some old-timey wisdom as well. Favorite Tracks: 1, 4, 5 Tracks: Favorites (*) 1. * Love Like a Man: organ starts off; classic 50s-60s guitar stylings and simple drums/sleigh bells; talk-singing vocals with backup singers; good groove; winds up the intensity to end. 2. Love My Lover: guitar starts off; multi-person vocals enter and groove kicks in; more organ; classic garage rock sound. 3. Rick Wakeman’s Cape: drums, pulsating organ, and lead vocals start off; quirky song with talk-singing vocals; nice organ solo; 50s-60s vibe bordering on a garage/surf sound. 4. * Suburban Roulette: hard rock start; moving into Ramones territory (three chords and attitude); good backup vocals and harmonica; driving intensity throughout; fades out to guitar and drums. 5. ** Respect Our Love: mellow intro with guitar and single cymbal; slower beat but still groovy; “respect our love before it’s too late”; ramps up with intense wall of sound; vocals go to screaming/pleading (but on tune!); ends as it began with guitar and cymbal. 6. Living Today: singer starts off; drums are prominent; lead guitar solo; talk-singing bridge; “I’m so glad I’m living today” – but I’m not sure the song fully supports this line; it feels a little sad. 7. Too Many Memories: multi-guitar intro; a little chaotic and discordant; hard-ish garage rock; mid-tempo; scream-singing vocals; fades out. 8. The Gasser: fast, full on start; organ and drums dominate; quirky vocals with silly lyrics; wobbly guitar solo bridge; repetitive fade out. 9. Stupid Ol’ Sun: classier start with guitar and drums; less-gritty and mid-tempo; simple vocals with back up clapping; 50s-60s vibe. 10. The Sinner: bluesy harmonica and guitar intro; slow tempo, end of the night song; this is all blues. 11. How to Make a Day: church bells intro; guitar and drums kicks in; jangly pop all the way; simple guitar solo bridge; ends with the bells. 12. Before I Go: pulsating organ intro; group vocals; a little surf-garage sound; a happy little ditty about a guy trying to get someone to drink, dance (and maybe come home) with him; “tossed out on my ass” line, but pretty tame. | ||
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