The best band you've never heard of


I want to take the opportunity to turn you music lovers onto a band that's become one of my all-time favorites, The Asylum Street Spankers. I'm listening to their newest album, "Mercurial" right now after recieving it in the mail today and it's awesome. In fact I like all their albums. Their music could be broadly classified as Texas Swing, but with some unique twists and a great sense of humor. And for all of you sound quality purists, a quote from the liner notes of their new album:
"Some bands depend on the magic of the studio, and some bands can just play. The Asylum Street Spankers were fresh off the road when we set up at Mercury Hall to make this record. When you listen to "Mercurial" what you hear is a tour hardened band set up around a handful of vintage tube and ribbon microphones, recorded directly onto a 1959 Ampex 351 tube reel to reel recorder. Live to 2 track. No overdubs, no futzing around. Just great musicians recorded straight to tape."
Sound good? It sounds great! Go to their website www.asylumstreetspankers.com and you can order this cd and you can also listen to an online recording of them doing "St. James Infirmary" that will give you an idea of what their about. Sorry to wax raphsodic, I can't help it, and no I'm not their publicist, just a fan. Happy Listening!
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To all,
Just go to their website and order direct. The prices are reasonable, $15 per cd, and the money goes right to the band. Trust me they are really excellent, Slappy and Gunbei I know you guys like to poke fun, so do I, but seriously don't miss these guys (and girls).
Neil,
The Spankers are an Austin Band as well, must be something in the water, or the whisky, down there.