Insound Tour Support Series, Vol. 8 (CD EP)
SURPRISE RESTOCK!! Holy smokes...who woulda thunk that we'd be able to work with some indie rock vets for the Tour Support Series? Volume 8 features TWO DOLLAR GUITAR-- a three piece outfit from NYC who produce Neil Young-esque ballads with a country tinge while never compromising the old school punk flavor, of, say, Nico. In the early 90's, guitarist Foljahn and drummer Shelley (Sonic Youth) lent their talents to records by Thurston Moore, Cat Power (yep, Steve Shelley and Tim Foljahn providing the rythmic and melodic backdrop for Chan's first two albums) and Mosquito (with Jad Fair). The pair added bassist Motamed (Cell) and released Let Me Bring You Down(93) and Burned and Buried (95)-both filled with dark tales and acrid yells.
1998 was a Two Dollar turning point. The trio released Train Songs, an improvised instrumental showcase of Sturm und Drang. And Foljahn released Hotel Opera, a solo album recorded at home that captured his penetrating lyrics and penchant for minimal surrealism. Both albums were departures. The arrival of the new record on Smells Like merges the ever-changing band and a host of guest musicians. Consider this EP an extension of their latest artistic endeavors. As always, this CD is limited to 1000 copies. Seven exclusive tracks....