1 post tagged “brian deck”

These are posts that I am doing to rediscover bands in my collection. It is an exercise in memory, and a way to compare what I’ve always thought about these awesome bands to shit that is online, which is sad, but where everyone spends there time musically these days.

Post Two. Loftus

Loftus

What Amazon User B Helfton or “Fugazi48” Says:

“I really miss the days of Red Red Meat, June of 44, and Rex. This album really brings back some of that warm feeling. There are 1 or two tracks that are a little to improvisational but the majority of this side project album is well crafted and beautiful. If you like Califone, you need this record in your collection. The cover appears to be hand made. There is sandpaper glued to the front and the jaw is screen printed onto it. The cover is of a fine paper. Perisable records really puts an effort into packaging.”

What Allmusic Says:

Side project record that was recorded by Bundy K. Brown (ex-Tortoise, Directions) and Brian Deck (Red Red Meet) after a 1995 tour with Red Red Meat, Rex, and the Grifters had a bunch of them sitting in on each others sets…sounding awesome.

What Ryan Says:

Dear Fugazi48,

I really miss the days of Red Red Meat, Rex, and June of 44 too! And yes the cover of this CD is hand made with carved sandpaper emblem and its always been one of my favorite CD packaging jobs. Why can’t these derivative Canadian indie bands learn to do packaging on this level? And why will the musicianship and recording aesthetic of visionaries like Deck and Brown continue to be unmatched? Hmmm…I guess people just lack taste and forget about magnificent achievements in sound like this album. And dude…too improvisational? WTF?

Califone and Calexico may get put in movie soundtracks and get a lot of love from the indie elite these days – but respect the architect people! And if you do not own this. I feel sorry for you.