Eugene Chadbourne - Pain Pen CD

Pain Pen music CDs. Personnel: Eric Krasno (guitar); Ryan Zoidis (tenor saxophone); Rashawn Ross (trumpet); Neal Evans (Clavinet, organ, ...

Pain Pen album. On their second album, this Italian trio play psychedelic-soundtrack-influenced rock with the kind of drowsy, desert-soundscape guitar that recalls the instrumental music of the better-known bands Scenic and Lanterna, without being specifically derivative of them. On the instrumental tracks, there's an inviting sense of moseying along an empty desert highway, unafraid of what might be lurking and unhurried toward whatever destination awaits. A bit of a laconic, wry jazz/lounge feel (with occasional vibraphone) creeps in sometimes too, as is perhaps reflected by one of the wittier song titles, "Intimacy Is Jazz, Disturbance Is Art." Arguably, they might have been better off leaving the entire album instrumental, or not putting vocals on top of the tracks with singing: the vocals (all in English) make them sound like a more ordinary indie post-punk band, disturbing the otherwise trance-like moods. Particularly on the instrumental selections, it's superior mood music that's relaxing but not toothless, with inventive interplay between the thickly reverbed, varying guitar tones and the languorous basslines. ~ Richie Unterberger Recording information: Farmstead Studio (02/2003-05/2003); S. Alessio Con Vialone, Pavia, Italy (02/2003-05/2003). Photographer: Gianmaria Aprile. Personnel: Alberto Anadone (guitar, fretless bass); Gianmaria Aprile (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica). Audio Mixer: Fabio Magistrali.

Pain Pen music CDs. Track Listing of songs: Appreciation; My Funny Valentine; Chaga de Saudade; Night Has a Thousand Eyes; African Flower; One;

Pain Pen songs. This collection of songs, released in 1990 in Japan under the title Children of Gravity, once again displays the Japanese trumpeter's exceptional knack for inventive arrangements, precise rhythms and smooth and passionate harmonics. His melodies are infused with smart and sassy horn harmonies, textured over his band's incredible grooves. Electric guitarist Takayuki Hijikata's rock guitar edges and keyboardist Gerry Etkins' wild synth interlude fire up the aggressive title track and hypnotic "Columbia Point," while the nonstop funk of gems like "Ashiya" and "Children of Gravity" comes courtesy of the wild bass bravura of bassist Koh Shimizu. Okoshi's more mellow, heartfelt side is reflected in the tender and sweet sonority of his trumpet and flugelhorn on the moody and mysterious "Minds," the wine and candlelight classic "Rainy Night" and the melancholy strains of "Gone for Good." ~ Jonathan Widran Recorded at JVC Yamanakako Studio, Kufu, Japan and JVC Victor Studio, Tokyo, Japan in August 1990. Personnel: Tiger Okoshi (trumpet, flugelhorn); Takayuki Hijikata (electric guitar); Gerry Etkins (keyboards, synthesizer); Koh Shimizu (electric bass); Rikiya Higashihara (drums). Audio Mixer: Hideo Takada. Recording information: JVC Victor Studios; JVC Yamanakako Studio; Kufu. Photographer: Seirei Dohmoto. Unknown Contributor Role: Amy Dakos. Personnel: Tiger Okoshi (trumpet, flugelhorn, vocals); Gerry Etkins (keyboards, synthesizer programming); Takayuki Hijikata (electric guitar); Koh Shimizu (bass); Rikiya Higashihara (drums).

Pain Pen songs. Elton John's first record of the new decade found him back on more familiar ground following 1979's thoroughly disco-fied VICTIM OF LOVE, which sold disappointingly. For the first time since the early days of his career, he had failed to reach a huge audience, so perhaps there ...

Pain Pen music CDs. Track Listing of songs: Tria Cantica Eucharistica; De Reiziger; After The Goldrush; Belle; May Morning Dew; Tjanne; Wee Mij; Kabouter Kiekeboe;