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iknowthesugarplumfairy · 3 months

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Babes in Toyland performing in Loring Park Minneapolis MN on August 3, 1992

Photos by Jen Kellogg

#babes in toyland #kat bjelland #lori barbero #michelle leon #maureen herman #minneapolis music

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mywifeleftme · 2 months

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315c: Various Artists // Top Teen Bands Vol. 3

Top Teen Bands Vol. 3 Various Artists 1966, Bud-Jet

Doing a three-for-one today on this trio of Minneapolis-St. Paul garage rock compilations originally issued in 1966 on the Bud-Jet label, and mysteriously bootlegged on CD and vinyl around 2005. With the exception of bluesman George “Mojo” Buford (on Vol. 2), none of these acts ever managed to cut an LP, and a few barely managed to get a single out. The Twin Cities had a decent little rock scene, and these comps give us 16 bands across 36 tracks, good, bad, and bluhgly. First time opening these guys that have been sitting on my shelf for ages, let’s see what we’ve got.

Top Teen Bands, Vol. 3

Gregory Dee & the Avanties — Nervous Breakdown (Maybe a shade of the Who in that quavering vocal; one of those nearly-blitzing, nearly-heavy numbers the Avanties’ might've really figured out how to tear into if they'd made it to a post-MC5 America.)

Underbeats — Route 66 (A Holly/Berry-ized version of the Nat King Cole chestnut, totally fine, though the drums are practically inaudible, both on my pressing and the version on YouTube—there's basically just a faint clattering of cymbals in the background, like steam hissing in a distant room.)

Canadian Lady Bugs — Tra-La-La-La-La (A complete rip off of "What'd I Say," though it would've been fun enough to twist to at a sock hop.)

Deacons — Candy Man (Bit of a low energy recording for what it is, but that guitarist really throws it down on the lengthy solo—imagine if someone could’ve told them a little feedback would drive the kids nuts?)

Accents — Road Runner (Sick guitar tone on this one; teenage boy attempts bluesman Blaccent with mixed results; let's say "inspired" by the Jr. Walker song.)

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Bandits — The Crusher [actually King Krusher and the Turkeynecks – King Krusher] (Oh hell fucking yes, where do I even begin with this? So, in 1964 the Novas [who are themselves all over this compilation series] had a national #88 hit with a novelty song called "The Crusher" in honour of the Wisconsinite wrestler Reginald "The Crusher" Lisowski, including vocalist Bob Nolan's memorable impression of the gravel-voiced grappler. What we have here is ANOTHER Minnesota band, the aptly named Bandits, ripping off the Novas' tune later the same year with "King Krusher" (issued under the name King Krusher and the Turkeynecks), only this time the track seems to feature the actual Crusher on guest vocals. Lisowski (or a good soundalike) gives probably the closest thing you're going to hear to a death metal vocal on an early '60s recording, and while the track isn't as catchy as the Novas' original, it certainly weaves a more elaborately eye-gouging narrative.)

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Rave-Ons — I Want You to Love Me (Not very sneakily rips off at least three massive hits, including "La Bamba" and the Beatles’ version of “Twist and Shout”; unsurprisingly, the result is decently catchy.)

Satisfactions — Bad Times (Kind of Animals-y, one of the few things on here that I would say has a sense of Cool to it; this is really on the cusp of that long-haired late '60s sound that was taking shape. It's not a classic, but it's right on the cusp of Nuggets-quality.)

Novas — Novas Coaster (Speak of the devil, it's the Novas with a semi-instrumental that won't change your life, but suggests it was probably between these guys and the Avanties for the title of best live act in the Twin Cities at the time.)

Bandits — Downtown (Fun, peculiar, faintly Tiny Tim-ish take on Petula Clark's "Downtown"; sounds like me doing Brian Ferry at karaoke.)

Only Ones — The Party's Over (Still not any of those Only Ones, but this is a really fun doomed teenage death wish track in the classic style—a great song to close a night with, for anyn vintage wax DJs reading this.)

Gregory Dee & the Avanties — Olds-Mo-William (I read this title for the first time immediately before listening to the track and clocked the dumbshit pun [Oldsmobile, the beel pronounced like "Bill" in a certain type of Southern accent] just as the band kicked in. Decided right then and there that I was all in for whatever. Some Dr. Demento-quality Chuck Berry worship here, chaos, great way to end the comps.)

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Overall: I’d say Vol. 3 gives you the best bang for your buck of the three sets, with King Krusher and the Turkeynecks’ “King Krusher”; Satisfactions’ “Bad Times”; Only Ones’ “The Party’s Over”; and the Avanties’ “Olds-Mo-William" being some of the highlights of '60s Twin Cities garage rock. Some of them haven't even been uploaded to YouTube, so if you want 'em this is one of the few places they can be heard.

See also: Vol. 1 / Vol. 2

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metalhead-brainrot · 4 months

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Album of the day: Gross Motor All Stars - I Had A Dream I Got Everything I Wanted

Minneapolis, MN // 2023

Genres: hardcore punk

Thoughts: I cannot put down this release. It's courteously short so you can justify moshing in your living room multiple times a day. Short but sweet, Your Damage and Tiny Army will effortlessly convert any room into a pit.

I had a dream I got everything I wanted, and it was for G.M.A.S. to release a new album: TRIED TO TELL YA. Go check it out.

#album of the day #album #full album #hardcore punk #punk #music #mosh pit #underground music #Bandcamp #minneapolis music #minneapolis punk #underground punk #gross motor all stars

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mnfairchild · 1 year

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Welcome to my Good Girl Blog.

💋♍😉

#minnesota #minneapolis #downtown minneapolis #minneapolis music #mississippi river #yellow

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soupy-sez · 5 months

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Prince, First Avenue, Minneapolis, June 7th, 1984, © Paul Natkin

#prince #prince rogers nelson #1980s #80s #music #pics #soupy's #paul natkin #minneapolis #minnesota

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legendarytragedynacho · 1 year

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Prince

#prince #musica #rock #rock music #singer #rock singer #funk music #rythm & blues #funk rock #pop rock #dance pop #minneapolis sound

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todayinhiphophistory · 4 days

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Today in Hip Hop History:

Atmosphere released their fifth studio album When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold April 22, 2008

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musiquariumology · 7 months

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The history of Prince's legendary song 1999

#pop music #rock #prince #prince rogers nelson #the minneapolis sound

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marxalittle · 14 days

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Mountain Goats, 2024/04/12, Palace Theater St Paul

Azo Tle Nelli in Tlalticpac?

Sicilian Crest

Murder at the 18th Street Garage

Extraction Point

Only One Way

Waylon Jennings Live!

Fresh Tattoo

John solo: Against Agamemnon

John solo: lsland Garden Song

Joh solo: Horseradish Road

Jenny III

From the Nebraska Plant

The Diaz Brothers

Bell Swamp Connection

Cottons

Only Takes a Few (by Jonathan Larson)

No Children

This Year

Encore:

Slow Parts of Death Metal Albums

First Blood

International Small Arms Traffic Blues

Palmcorder Yajna

Up the Wolves

#the mountain goats #music #live music #setlist #you and me and everyone we know in the greater Minneapolis area #st paul #went to the show #instax #fujifilm #lomography #fuji instax #film photography

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cantoiii · 4 months

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Laura Jane Grace @ Cloudland Theater - January 3rd, 2024

This intimate encounter at Cloudland Theater and Laura’s incredible performance will forever be etched in my mind. I have immense admiration for this woman and the profound impact her music has had on my life. I’m sure many of us can relate…

I had the honor of seeing her electrifying stage presence with Against Me! Back in 2014. In addition, my father attended. With his limited knowledge about the band, he approached them with skepticism — considering his upbringing on glam metal and classic rock. However, given that his father took him to see KISS in his youth, he showed much interest in joining me at a live concert featuring one of my favorite bands. As the show unfolded, I couldn’t help but gravitate towards the pit while my dad observed from the sidelines. After the show, I eventually made my way back to him, and he welcomed me with excitement, exclaiming, “Wow, you know what... Against Me! Fucking rock!!” Hahaha! Even after several days, his excitement for them remained unwavering, and I will always hold that memory so close to my heart.

Being able to participate in this intimate performance and catching sight of Laura’s staggering talent evoked a wave of nostalgia. I couldn’t help but be moved to tears. I am truly grateful for your ceaseless dedication to doing what you were evidently destined to do. Thank you for your unyielding commitment and for consistently rocking all of our fucking asses off!

#laura jane grace #tour #hole in my head #music #punkrockgoddess #against me!#minneapolis #acoustic session

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iknowthesugarplumfairy · 1 month

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Kristen Pfaff playing with Janitor Joe, Minneapolis 1991

Photo by Brian Garrity

#Kristin Pfaff #janitor joe #minneapolis photographer #minneapolis music #hole #courtney love

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bouncing-flowers · 9 months

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Beyoncé was amazing, best performer of our time and there’s really no argument that can be made against it. She served it ALL. && so did Blue Ivy Carter!

I just wish I had gotten to go with someone who loves her as much as I do. There’s nothing better than dancing and singing with friends to great music. && it’s been so long for me.

#beyonce #beyoncé #renaissance world tour #minneapolis #music

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mywifeleftme · 2 months

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315b: Various Artists // Top Teen Bands Vol. 2

Top Teen Bands Vol. 2 Various Artists 1966, Bud-Jet

Doing a three-for-one today on this trio of Minneapolis-St. Paul garage rock compilations originally issued in 1966 on the Bud-Jet label, and mysteriously bootlegged on CD and vinyl around 2005. With the exception of bluesman George “Mojo” Buford (on Vol. 2), none of these acts ever managed to cut an LP, and a few barely managed to get a single out. The Twin Cities had a decent little rock scene, and these comps give us 16 bands across 36 tracks, good, bad, and bluhgly. First time opening these guys that have been sitting on my shelf for ages, let’s see what we’ve got.

Top Teen Bands Vol. 2

Deacons — Baldy Stomp (The Deacons’ other song with “Baldy” / “Baldie” in the title, this one features more Wildman vocal ad libs, and a decently edgy sound for '64.)

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Gregory Dee & the Avanties — Say Boss Man (A nice little groove with some fun organ playing and a semi-buried, distorted vocal that's practically another instrument at times—kinda peters out just as it's getting good, this would’ve probably cooked live.)

Corvets — So Fine (Finally somebody in the Twin Cities doing Jerry Lee shit, though the excitement fades a bit when you realize it's going to be an instrumental. Ends up kind of like listening to Linus from Peanuts tear ass on his toy pianer.)

Gregory Dee & the Avanties — Because of You (So, these guys have heard the Animals too. They're kinda close to nailing it with this vocal melody and jangly guitar figure over an organ drone. The mixing on the version on YouTube’s a bit rough, but on the comp it’s hideous—the drums, bass, and organ become this gross thud that buries the rest of the track.)

Canadian Love Bugs — Moanin' (Good vocalist; someone should rap the organist on the knuckles and make him behave himself; just kinda there.)

Rave-Ons — Love Pill (More Please Please Me-era Beatles pastiche from the Rave-Ons, and honestly, pretty close to the genuine article except the vocals are just like 20% less refined; pretty good hook.)

Novas — On the Road Again (Good, tough garage R&B.)

Accents — Louisiana Man (Piano-led and countrified in kind of a "Billy Bayou" way, but with a thuggish stomp—it would skip along better without it, but the wallop gives it a kind of stoned drag that's sorta interesting.)

Satisfactions — Girl, Don't Tell Me (A serviceable cover of the Beach Boys' "Girl Don't Tell Me," a song I could listen to in basically any arrangement—less impassioned than Carl's vocal on the original, but it lets you appreciate that twinkly "Ticket to Ride"-y instrumental hook even more.)

Mojo Buford — Whole Lotta Woman (Nice harmonica driven jump blues / rock 'n' roll track from an actual Black guy, formerly of Muddy Waters’ band.)

Underbeats — Broken Arrow (Crickets-y jam with a lot of gimmicky Dr. Seuss-y wordplay happening in the verses, but overall it’s very likeable. Would listen again.)

Gregory Dee & the Avanties — Because of You (More blown out, super deconstructed sound, but this one goes pretty damn hard, weird groaning organ hook, Eric Burdon-impression vocals. A trashy trip.)

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Overall: Vol. 2 is probably the weakest of the three collections, but it's still mostly a breeze to listen to. Gregory Dee's "Because of You" takes the cake here, but the Accents, Rave-Ons, and Novas tracks aren't bad.