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Tim Mungenast's - 'The Un-Stableboy'



Tim Mungenast has put together a very very listenable collection of calm 
and
calming songs.  There's something about them that reminds one of those 
great
60's records that people are still digging.  Maybe it's the way instruments
have space and play melodies?  Maybe it's the clear, neo-hypnotic vocals?
Maybe it's something else.  Whatever it is, it's enjoyable.  Worth checking
out!

David Kirkdorffer




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tim Nelson" <psychle62@yahoo.com>
To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 6:05 PM
Subject: Review Blurbage of Listmember Tim Mungenast's 'The Un-Stableboy'


> Another in an ongoing series of CD Baby-solicited
> mini-reviews I've written for listmember releases,
> this one is for Tim Mungenast's 'The Un-Stableboy'.
> While the  overt loopcontent is possibly subliminal,
> some of you might enjoy this release. Here's what I
> posted to CD Baby:
>
> ***************************************
> If your benchmark for vocal production is anywhere
> near the Def Leppard end of the spectrum, if you
> believe sonic imperfections are the reason why tape
> recorders have rewind buttons, if you think Roky
> Erickson played shortstop for the Texas Rangers, if
> you've ever been described as 'dour', or if non
> sequiturs disorient you and/or private jokes make you
> paranoid, then stay far, far, far away from this CD.
>
> On the other hand, if you've ever worn a Greg Brady
> fringed suede jacket, owned a lava lamp before they
> developed that kitschy retro appeal, smiled knowingly
> at the fingernail scene in 'Animal House', or if you
> just happen to like catchy psychedelic pop songs with
> a vintage vibe, there's a very good chance you'll
> enjoy Tim Mungenast's 'The Un-Stableboy'.
>
> If you can imagine a much less-uptight Jim
> Morrisonesque baritone singing with a band comprised
> of circa-SF Sorrow Pretty Things and various early
> Soft Machinists, you'd be in the right neighborhood.
> Maybe. Right next door, Syd Barrett is jamming with
> the Mamas and the Papas, and for some reason there's a
> semi-invisible goat wandering around. Light some
> candles, listen to the CD and draw your own
> conclusions.
> ***********************************************
>
> -t-
>
>
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