Sunday, January 14, 2024

The Verlaines - You're Still Too Obscure For Me

Howdy.  If it seems I've been cutting back on posts even more lately there's a reason for that. I'm dealing with some unexpected health issues and could be for some time to come. In addition to taking care of myself I'm going to try to get to digitizing some more vinyl and/or tapes later this week.  

For now I'm offering a fan-curated mix tape of sorts by one of Dunedin, New Zealand's finest, The Verlaines. Not an official release by any stretch of the imagination, this 17-song set focuses on deeper album tracks, b-sides, alternate versions, and even Graeme Downes solo material. If you're unfamiliar with the band, particularly early halcyon-era albums like Hallelujah - All The Way Home, this is an enlightening, if a bit haphazard spot to dive in. Enjoy.

01. Crisis After Crisis
02. You Cheat Yourself Of Everything That Moves (new version)
03. Angela 
04. It Was Raining
05. Makes No Difference
06. Take Good Care Of It
07. Only Dream Left
08. Jesus What a Jerk
09. The Funnest Thing
10. It Was
11. Gloom Junky
12. Some Fantasy
13. Cattle, Cars, And Chainsaws [Graeme Downes]
14. Sunday Kickaround [Graeme Downes]
15. It's Easier To Harden A Broken Heart (Than Mend It)
16. Paratai Drive
17. A Call From Decades Past

9 comments:

FiveGunsWest said...

I'm sorry to hear of the health issues and I do wish for a speedy recovery. Please don't put yourself out on our behalf.

That said ... F ing A on this post. It's fantastic. They're one of my faves raves since they came out and this collection truly has some great obscure little chestnuts.

Thank you,

FGW

The Masaccio of Gonzo said...

A real sweet nugget offered. Thank you!

Sorry to read about your health problems.

As a person who also deals with a lotta health issues - not to mention the bizarro-mind-fuck of the American health insurance system - I can empathize.

Be well my friend,

TMoG

bigcravings said...

First and foremost, take care of yourself. Anything extra on here is just gravy at this point.

DiggityDawg said...

Best wishes on the health front. Make that priorities 1-100, & maybe - maybe - posting here comes after that.

binman said...

As always, a hearty thank you! But, focus on your health first - wishing you a quick recovery.

jgmoney said...

Take care!

spavid said...

Thanks for your well wishes folks. Will keep you posted, and I appreciate your patience.

Indiggy said...

Be well spavid! Take good care

WhatTS said...

Hang in there @spdavid