Cucumbers Discography of CDs

Cucumbers songs Only the Cucumbers' fourth album in nearly 20 years, 1999's Total Vegetility, finds Deena Shoskes and Jon Fried doing what they've done so well all that time: crisp, smart guitar pop tunes with a bouncy new wave feel akin to a female-led version of the early dB's. Unlike 1987's The Cucumbers (and to a lesser extent, 1994's Where We Sleep Tonight), these songs are quite sympathetically produced, with none of the inappropriate slickness that marred the previous records. As always, Shoskes' appealing, helium-pitched vocals and the pair's twangy guitars are at the heart of the songs (also as always, the handful of songs sung by Fried are less appealing), with the careening, swooning opener, "My Birthday," and the moody, strikingly memorable "8500 Million Miles," with its woozy, double-tracked vocals, adding a newfound dose of psychedelia to the proceedings. None of the songs are as immediately appealing as the Cucumbers' classic debut single, "My Boyfriend," but this is probably their strongest and most consistent set of tunes. ~ Stewart Mason The Cucumbers make a fresh, heartful music full of wide-eyed purity, gentle chagrin, intense love, and restless wonderings. And that's just the first ...

Cucumbers CD discography All songs written or co-written by Deena Shoshkes and Jon Fried. On their first album in seven years, Cucumbers Deena Shoshkes and Jon Fried are still pondering the imponderables of love. In "Something Dangerous," Shoshkes tells her lover, "I'm afraid of you, and I love you"; seconds later, it's "I feel safe with you, and I love you." There are hints, however, that the duo's uncertain affection may be leading progeny. The album-opening "I'm Waiting" may be addressed to a lover or a coming baby, and "Your Little Ribcage," sung by Fried, presents the story from the inside. They're still quirky after all these years, in other words, ...

Cucumbers albums The doubtful lovers of "Who Betrays Me" are only a little better off here, as Shoshkes confesses that her boyfriend won't wash the dishes, but their relationship does have its good points: "Sometimes it's beautiful, sometimes it's too loud." There are a lot of things you could say that about. ~ William Ruhlmann Personnel: Jon Fried (vocals, guitar, piano); Deena Shoshkes (vocals, guitar, synthesizer); John Williams (guitar, background vocals); Yuergen Renner (drums, background vocals). Recording information: 1987.

Cucumbers music CDs Recording information: Just In Dreams Studios; The J-Club. Photographer: Jimmy g5. Arrangers: Tommy Southard; David Graham; The Cucumbers. Personnel: Jon Fried (vocals, guitar, banjo, keyboards, percussion); Deena Shoshkes (vocals, guitar, percussion); Kurt Wrobel (whistling, percussion, background vocals); Tom Lucas (guitar, background vocals); Edno (drums, percussion); Roger Moutenot (sound effects). Audio Mixer: Roger Moutenot.

Cucumbers CD discography Jack Brag's take on pop music is a clear departure from what you'll hear in the mainstream. By fusing orchestral cello, vaudeville piano, and catchy pop/rock hooks, Jack Brag delivers a sound that's well beyond the expected. The phrase "energetic chamber pop" is a good way to describe the collaborative output, much of which owes itself to the orchestral-stringed undertones simmering throughout each song. Jack Brag got its start in the summer of 2007, when primary songwriter/bassist Tony Donato partnered with vocalist/keyboardist Jim Robertazzi. Together, the pair quickly realized a shared fascination in musical theater-inspired aggressive pop/rock. Tony's interest in 19th century idioms, expressions, and culture ultimately led ...