Beautiful Losers: Singles And Compilation Tracks 1994-1999
Reviews
mike
Reviewed 2006-10-24
Reviewed 2006-10-24
SIMON JOYNER – “Beautiful Losers” CD (JagJaguwar)
A collection of singles and comp tracks from this lofi singer songwriter. He often keeps the pace slow and the songs simple with the lyrics being the center of attention. Sometimes anti-folk sounding. Reminds me a bit of early THE MOUNTAIN GOATS or VIC CHESTNUT.
1. Slightly country in a RICHARD BUCKNER sort of way.
**2. Violin, drums and concertina to go along with his guitar.
**3. Faster with fast finger picking.
**4. Sounds like it’s recorded on a box with his voice not even as loud as the violin. Anti-folk sounding. The violin is either out of tune or poorly played. Fine line between a good song and awful.
5. Quiet and simple.
6. More aggressive strumming and another anti-folk type track.
7. Slow and sad. Drums.
8. Slow with organ and brushed drums.
9. Lofi.
10. Slightly country.
11. More out of tune violin. He sounds like he just woke up.
**12. Lofi, homemade sounding percussion. Reminds me of ROGER MANNING.
14. Slow strum.
15. Lofi, out of tune singing and simple guitar.
16. Brushed drums and rambling lyrics.
17. Reference to Achilles Heel and track about ex-military.
18. Slow.
19. Electric guitar and drums. Noisy and lofi rock.
21. Catchy, poppy with organ and drums.
Good stuff -mph
A collection of singles and comp tracks from this lofi singer songwriter. He often keeps the pace slow and the songs simple with the lyrics being the center of attention. Sometimes anti-folk sounding. Reminds me a bit of early THE MOUNTAIN GOATS or VIC CHESTNUT.
1. Slightly country in a RICHARD BUCKNER sort of way.
**2. Violin, drums and concertina to go along with his guitar.
**3. Faster with fast finger picking.
**4. Sounds like it’s recorded on a box with his voice not even as loud as the violin. Anti-folk sounding. The violin is either out of tune or poorly played. Fine line between a good song and awful.
5. Quiet and simple.
6. More aggressive strumming and another anti-folk type track.
7. Slow and sad. Drums.
8. Slow with organ and brushed drums.
9. Lofi.
10. Slightly country.
11. More out of tune violin. He sounds like he just woke up.
**12. Lofi, homemade sounding percussion. Reminds me of ROGER MANNING.
14. Slow strum.
15. Lofi, out of tune singing and simple guitar.
16. Brushed drums and rambling lyrics.
17. Reference to Achilles Heel and track about ex-military.
18. Slow.
19. Electric guitar and drums. Noisy and lofi rock.
21. Catchy, poppy with organ and drums.
Good stuff -mph
Recent airplay
One For The Catholic Girls
A Family Affair — Apr 30, 2014
Robin Hood
Nathin' To Do — Apr 12, 2012
Hotter Than Satan's Heels
Nathin' To Do — Jan 26, 2012
Fearful Man
lost and found — Jul 17, 2010
Hold On To Your Breath
Biff Bang Pow — Nov 11, 2006
Fearful Man
Baptism of Solitude — Nov 01, 2006
Charting
2006-10-22 — 2006-12-24
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Nov 12 | 1 |
| Nov 5 | 1 |
| Oct 29 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | Love Is Worth Suffering For | ||
| 2. | Fearful Man | ||
| 3. | Robin Hood | ||
| 4. | Jeff Engel Rules | ||
| 5. | Don't Begrudge A Man His Funeral | ||
| 6. | Milk | ||
| 7. | Sorrow Floats | ||
| 8. | Hotter Than Satan's Heels | ||
| 9. | Fluoride | ||
| 10. | Hold On To Your Breath | ||
| 11. | Swing | ||
| 12. | R Is For Riot | ||
| 13. | Hot Tears | ||
| 14. | I Would Not Try To Break Ties With Me | ||
| 15. | Last Night I Had A Conversation With God | ||
| 16. | Burn Rubber | ||
| 17. | Veteran's Hospital Song | ||
| 18. | Flannery O'connor | ||
| 19. | Judas Blues | ||
| 20. | Is This How Generous You Are? | ||
| 21. | One For The Catholic Girls |