Battle #28
In 3-D: No Glasses Needed ( Side Two )
Vs.
Our Daughter’s Wedding : Moving Windows ( Side 1 )
In 3-D: No Glasses Needed ( Side Two )
I literally could find no information on this band. So either they don’t exist, or I can use this opportunity to make up an insane backstory and no one can dispute me or fact check. As best I can tell from album information it’s from right smack dab in the middle of the 80s. 1985 to be precise and I don’t know why but the vibe I initially got when I saw it was that of Christian rock. I can’t say specifically what led to that feeling but I took the gamble (it was 50 cents, so...humorous if nothing else). Lyrically I can find nothing that suggests it to be of any religious undertones, and it seems absent of thanking any God, so I guess we are in the clear there. A quick pan of the text reveals that there IS a guy that goes by the name of “nail” in the band. No other name given, just “nail”. Hmmm...that’s probably why I decided to drop the two quarters and go for it. Other than that, no discernible hints as to what they might otherwise be about, audio or lifestyle-wise. One thing is for certain, upon hearing the first notes ring out, they paid up on the studio time. “Under My Umbrella” is first and is clearly the inspiration for Rihanna’s song of the same name. Kidding of course. My initial thoughts go to The Police. Poppy but light and intricate beats. It starts out with the old children’s traditional tune “it’s raining/it’s pouring / the old man is snoring “. You know the one. Then the band switches it up to a punkier and more metallic sounding song with “It’s Up To You”. The tempo is through the roof and the echo effect on the vocals is a little distracting but there is a cool “tape breaking” sound effect on beat. It serves to change up the tempo and fade out. It’s different and thinking outside the box. I like it. “Memories of a Man (Playin’ the Game)” is next. More straightforward rock on this one. Proving that they are not your average players. I guess this is where the Nashville comes in. (The label that put it out is in Nashville). Some insightful lyrics of inner turmoil done as only 80s hard rock can do. “Never Again” finds us discovering Journey meeting Cinderella complete with some thick ass keys. Tight Tom fills too. This is DEFINITELY the guitarist “show-off” song. “Going on (Separate Planes)” is another rocker that’s not quite Van Halen but hovers right around Quiet Riot. UFO...and not just in subject matter of the tune. The final *song* is called “Exit 47” but it’s really just an outtro. Man that Police stuff was sure a misleading first impression. I must admit, these guys truly seemed to be talented musicians and gave it their all. I am a bit surprised. I was expecting Simple Minds, but got so much more. It’s an 80s rock parade record. I’ve definitely heard worse than this...
Our Daughter’s Wedding : Moving Windows ( Side 1 )
Our Daughter's Wedding was an American synthpop trio from New York, consisting of Layne Rico on Synare synthesizer, Keith Silva on vocals and keyboards, and Scott Simon on bass-synth and saxophone. The group took their name from a section in a greeting card display. Although their time was brief, it sounds productive although stressful and chaotic. I’ll elaborate. In 1981, they released the internationally successful "Lawnchairs". It did well in the UK. They toured with other bands of the day including U2, Duran Duran, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Iggy Pop, The Psychedelic Furs and frequently appeared on MTV as guest hosts. Fast forward a little and after releasing another EP called "Digital Cowboy", the band released an album in 1982 - Moving Windows. The record had a prescient hip hop sound. But the band found themselves locked in a recording contract and with no record or tour support, the band remained on the road for one year touring the country with The Psychedelic Furs. In 1984, after that tour, the band dissolved. So they did a lot in their short time, but became victims of the industry machine. The band has a pretty unique and distinctive sound for 80s new wave. More club style and akin to OMD and Kraftwerk or Depeche Mode. It’s definitely synth pop though. VERY different from Rush’s moving pictures album. I am almost certain the cover art would have caused some controversy but I couldn’t find anything about it. I d know it was recently reissued by the Futurismo record label in the UK which has done some outstanding work with seminary new wave punk mutant gods, DEVO. One thing is certain. Keyboards rule here and it’s an excellent example of what new wave really is. “Auto Music” begins with lots of 80s noise. Greg Hawkes of The Cars would be proud or possibly jealous. It never lets up from there. Full steam ahead. “She Was Someone” has programmed computer rhythms with hints of Men Without Hats. Those backing harmonies are nice too. “Elevate Her” is a thicker cut of meat. BASSically this one has funky beats and robo-tronic symphonics. Love the double meaning of elevate her and elevator. “Track Me Down” is another rocker that seems like it could be a B Side. “Daddy’s Slave” slows the pace with hints of Talking Heads. It’s almost as if Rick James took over vocal duties for a song? “Longitude 60 degrees” is the final and probably one of my favorite tracks. It mixes styles with Blondie and Wall of Voodoo with even a little Bowie. Math beats make the Devo development decidedly decent. A band that had some real potential for airwave asphyxiation. Some dark elements but mostly succinct and respectfully robotic.
Today we witnessed a battle in 3-D, but no glasses were needed. They burned 127 calories over 20 minutes and 5 songs. That’s an average of 25.40 calories burned per song and 6.35 calories burned per minute. 11 out of 15 possible stars were earned. Our Daughter’s Wedding decided that moving windows would be advantageous. They managed to burn 137 calories over 21 minutes and 6 songs. ODW burned 22.83 calories per song and 6.52 calories per minute. They earned 14 out of 18 possible stars. Our Daughter’s Wedding moved something else too...a trophy to their mantle! ODW wins!
Our Daughter’s Wedding: “Longitude 60”
https://youtu.be/-Dk298DmphQ
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