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Author Archives: Jon Rooney
Ball of Wax 33 Songs: We Wrote the Book on Connectors – “Captain Dog”
We Wrote the Book on Connectors‘ breezy, goofy “Captain Dog” serves up a curveball to Ball of Wax 33‘s general seriousness. With lyrics about Beverly Hills 90210 told from the perspective of a dog and a bedroom acoustic pop arrangement, … Continue reading
Ball of Wax 33 Songs: Sun Tunnels – “Commit-Spike”
Sun Tunnels, the musical alter ego of Louis O’Callaghan, trades in the highest grade of indie rock classicism and singer-songwriter goodness. His songs do more than evoke everything you love about Built to Spill, Neutral Milk Hotel, or Elliot Smith … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 33 Songs: Olie Eshleman – “Gamma Progression Street”
Ball of Wax veteran and Corespondents founding member Olie Eshleman contributes a guitar-driven instrumental track to volume 33 with “Gamma Progression Street” The song is carried by a series of guitars (maybe 3?) vamping atop processed, stomping drums. Filling in the … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 33 Songs: The Luna Moth – “33333”
The Luna Moth‘s “33333” pretty much hits the musical spot for me right now. Clocking in at a title-appropriate 3:33, the track has a looping, hypnotic pull while still feeling very much performed and improvised. Driven by a pretty bass … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 33 Songs: Levi Fuller – “33 Slade St.”
“33 Slade St.,” by Ball of Wax founder and DIY well spring Levi Fuller, is a protest song of the most localized sort. The lyrics offer a clear narrative about the annoyance and hardship brought on by noisy neighbors rehearsing as … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 33 Songs: Gibraltar – “Gibraltar”
Seattle’s own Gibraltar brings the dark, clangy pop with their contribution to Ball of Wax 33. The song, also named “Gibraltar,” is moody, tightly wound and reminiscent of bands like the Afghan Whigs and Clinic. There’s some cool, percussive piano … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 31 Originals: The Music of Grayface – Averybrieftale
[Ball of Wax 31, as previously announced, will feature 15 local songwriters and bands all covering each other’s songs. Between now and the release show on March 9th, I will share the originals with you to provide a little background, … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 31 Originals: Slow Skate – Hourglass
[Ball of Wax 31, as previously announced, will feature 15 local songwriters and bands all covering each other’s songs. Between now and the release show on March 9th, I will share the originals with you to provide a little background, … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 31 Originals: Levi Fuller – This Murder Won’t Hurt You
[Ball of Wax 31, as previously announced, will feature 15 local songwriters and bands all covering each other’s songs. Between now and the release show on March 9th, I will share the originals with you to provide a little background, … Continue reading
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Ball of Wax 31 Originals: The Foghorns – 80 Proof
[Ball of Wax 31, as previously announced, will feature 15 local songwriters and bands all covering each other’s songs. Between now and the release show on March 9th, I will share the originals with you to provide a little background, … Continue reading