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Author Archives: Levi Fuller
Ball of Wax 66 Songs: Oh Yeah, the Future – “Lastime”
This is the third time in as many volumes that our new friend Sebastian A. Bach has shown up on Ball of Wax, and the third moniker under which he’s appeared. With this volume, his actual band Oh Yeah, the … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 66 Songs: Arthur C. Lee – “Glassy Eyes”
Arthur C. Lee‘s “Glassy Eyes,” like the track that comes before it on this volume of Ball of Wax, is an upbeat pop song that balances its musical sweetness with darker lyrical content. The music is less of a straight-up … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 66 Songs: Territory & Hombre – “I Started a Fire”
The reclusive, polymathic desert pop genius behind Territory & Hombre has returned to the Ball of Wax fold with the relentlessly delightful “I Started a Fire.” It starts with a short vocal loop, an inscrutable second of muffled speech that … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Red Weather Tigers – “Cocteau’s Twin”
BoW/Tract Records supergroup Red Weather Tigers brings us the dreamlike beauty of “Cocteau’s Twin” (and honestly, a song thusly named that wasn’t dreamily beautiful would feel like somewhat of an affront). Despite overflowing with the unique talents of Tyler, Lattney, … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: defineartworks – “Sweet Life”
BoW 64/Telephone alum Timothy Ralphs returns under a different moniker with “Sweet Life,” a delightfully weird two-minute groove/meditation on what sounds, indeed, like a pretty sweet life. Pushed along by a chunky, Tom-Waits-Kathleen-Brennan-esque rhythmic loop, he unspools a loose narrative … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Bubba Bach – “Ready”
Bubba – FKA Sebastian A. – Bach sure knows how to pack a lot of weight and depth into a small musical package. “Ready” clocks in at under two minutes, with only a couple lyrical phrases carrying it through, but … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Brad Dunn – “Malfunctioning”
In order for Brad Dunn – a brilliant old friend who (is it possible?) last appeared on BoW way back on Volume 31 – to give us a song about the future, he had to look back into the past: … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Grumpy Bear – “Windows and Doors”
BoW MVPs Grumpy Bear are back with the gritty, noisy, pulsing jam “Windows and Doors.” Yet again, Tyler and Lattney have conspired to find the perfect balance of sonic adventurism and pop sensibilities. The beat and melodies keep our heads … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Green Light Cameras – “Shelter in Place (Can’t Wake Up)”
Beloved Florida pop weirdos Green Light Cameras return with the disco-infused “Shelter in Place (Can’t Wake Up),” their response to our call for future-themed songs. Retro strings and a pulsing beat keep this song moving through an ever-shifting aural landscape, … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 65 Songs: Spinster – “Saddle Through”
As you might have noticed, Ball of Wax 65 is kind of easing you into this future theme. Things will get darker, I assure you, but right now we must immerse ourselves in this lush, hopeful pop gem from Spinster. … Continue reading