“I Know What Boys Like.” (Oct. 9)
This blog has generated a certain amount of fury
amongst my friends (and enemies) because of the controversial nature of its
thesis, which postulates that Cheap Trick are not in fact the best band on earth. Across all the discussion and arguments I have had this week
about boys, bands, Cheap Trick and 70s rock, there is one single consensus item
and that is that this is one great song:
("Surrender," by Cheap Trick, from the LP "Heaven Tonight." 1978.)
This short review of the Afghan Whigs show at the Fillmore, only posted at Medium, mentions in passing the stellar presence of Marcy Mays, who made a guest
appearance mid-show to sing the song “My Curse" and fucking crushed it. Seeing her sing last week reminded me of her band Scrawl, who were a very awesome female presence in the pre-grunge world of indie rock, and who definitely deserve a little more belated love. So for those who missed
them the first time around, here they are, in all their glory:
"Charles," by Scrawl. From the LP "Smallmouth." Rough Trade Records, 1990.
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