Chris Cacavas & Junk Yard Love

1. Driving Misery

2. Truth

3. Wrecking Yard

4. I Didn't Mean That

5. Angel on a Mattress Spring

6. Load of Me

7. Honeymoon

8. Blue River

9. Four Corners USA

10. Jukebox Lullabye

Chris Cacavas & Junk Yard Love,Chris Cacavas and Junkyard Love,Normal,American Trad Rock,Rock & Roll,Roots Rock

Average customer rating: Television Meets Psych Rock Meets Spaghetti Western Making The World Safe For Guitars Great 80's psychedelic

Hollywood Holiday Revisited True West Manufacturer: Atavistic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Neo-Psychedelia | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Icky Thump Easy Tiger Sweet Warrior Sixteen Tambourines/Baroque Hoedown The Salvation Blues ASIN: B000PHX7M6 Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

1. Steps To the Door
2. I'm Not Here
3. And Then the Rain
4. Hollywood Holiday
5. Lucifer Sam
6. It's About Time
7. Throw Away the Key
8. You
9. Look Around
10. At Night They Speak
11. Speak Easy
12. Shot You Down
13. What About You
14. Hold On
15. And Then the Rain
16. Backroad Bridge Song (What Could I Say)
17. Ain't No Hangman
18. Morning Light
19. Burn the Roses
20. Look Around
21. Throw Away the Key

Customer Reviews:

Television Meets Psych Rock Meets Spaghetti Western.......2007-06-19

Each of the Paisley Underground bands seemed to have their own little slant on the sounds of the movement, which was about bringing guitar-driven, psychedelic music back to the fore in the synth-heavy 80s. True West's bent was a little hard to figure. There were the duelling guitar wizards, Tolman and McGrath, who sounded more like Verlaine and Lloyd than any 1960s guitarists. There was the feeling of the old West, not just in the band's name but in their sound and feel - something that put you in mind of tan chinos, shoe boots with spurs, shots of rye at the local saloon, and lots of dirt. Then there was the psychedelic thing - the cover of Pink Floyd's "Lucifer Sam," the sometimes trippy lyrics, the spiralling guitar lines . . . In the liner notes to this compilation of True West's best material, it is suggested that they hit their peak on the full-length album, Drifters. But that album, despite its excellent opening track, "Look Around," pales in comparison to the EP, Hollywood Holiday. The eight songs on the EP represented all of the best elements of True West - the songs seem fresh, they keep you guessing what might come next, each one has its own little angle on the whole picture the band was presenting then. The album, meanwhile, gets tired after the third or fourth track, and feels like a labor from there. And the three tracks produced by Tom Verlaine thrown on at the end are notweworthy for historical reference, but otherwise pretty unremarkable. If you were into the Paisley Underground thing when it was happening, or if you just like guitar-heavy psychedelic rock, you will absolutely want to pick up this CD. Just be prepared to hear a combination of inspired gems and sludge.

Making The World Safe For Guitars.......2007-06-15

Back in the early-mid '80s, there was talk that the electric guitar was going to go the way of the dinosaur and the dodo bird to replaced by keyboards, computers and things. Bands like True West took a stand and helped save the six-string from the onslaught of the MIDI monster. The dueling guitar duo of Richard McGrath and Russ Tolman was on par with Television's Verlaine and Lloyd, in fact Tom Verlaine was so impressed with True West that he produced three tracks, which are luckily included as bonus tracks on this two-for reissue of the band's first two albums: Hollywood Holiday and Drifters. Drawing inspiration from Syd Barrett era Floyd, 40s film noir, the Beck and Page era Yardbirds, late night 80s cable TV, the San Francisco Sound, and the Mercury space program, True West created a couple classic albums that sound fresh and vital today.

Great 80's psychedelic.......2007-06-11

I own both the original EP and LP on vinyl, the EP is more feedback laden, the LP was, I don't know, more laid back, but w/good dual guitar songs. Both EP and LP appear to be on this CD, so enjoy!

Average customer rating: Not surprising... Not surprising... Not surprising... a must have...

Bumbling Home From the Star Chris Cacavas Manufacturer: Normal Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pale Blonde Hell ASIN: B00005UW30 Release Date: 2002-07-02

Tracks:

1. Sucker
2. Don't Think Twice
3. Guns Eye View
4. It's All Over
5. I Just Killed A Man
6. California (Into The Ocean)
7. On My Back
8. Saviour
9. Goodbye Friend
10. A Bag And A Bottle
11. Awol
12. Exit Wound

Customer Reviews:

Not surprising..........2003-02-15

It's not a big surprise to find this effort by Chris Cacavas so satisfying. Having listened to much of Cacavas' music over a period of several years, this first-rate collection of songs is an expected pleasure. Strong, complex, inventive, clever lyrics performed in a style that is often deceptively mild and gentle - they'll put you off your guard - then hammer you with their real intent.

Not surprising..........2003-02-15

It's not a big surprise to find this effort by Chris Cacavas so satisfying. Having listened to much of Cacavas' music over a period of several years, this first-rate collection of songs is an expected pleasure. Strong, complex, inventive, clever lyrics performed in a style that is often deceptively mild and gentle - they'll put you off your guard - then hammer you with their real intent.

Not surprising..........2003-02-15

It's not a big surprise to find this effort by Chris Cacavas so satisfying. Having listened to much of Cacavas' music over a period of several years, this first-rate collection of songs is an expected pleasure. Strong, complex, inventive, clever lyrics performed in a style that is often deceptively mild and gentle - they'll put you off your guard - then hammer you with their real intent.

a must have..........2002-10-26

Have been thinking of Chris as a member of the band where I have had one of my alltime favorite Dan Stuart as the main figure. I've been been waiting for for Dan for almost 7 years now.. Slightly disappointed of what Chuck Prophet has come up with (though sometimes brilliant..), I thought, why not check out what Chris is doin'... .and what a surprise... This is so cool, soft and delightful. Actually I am a bit sad that I havn't paid that much attention that I should all these years...
Sorry for that...

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Chris Cacavas & Junk Yard Love Chris Cacavas and Junkyard Love Manufacturer: Heyday ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000HXPU Release Date: 1995-04-16

Tracks:

1. Driving Misery
2. Truth
3. Wrecking Yard
4. I Didn't Mean That
5. Angel on a Mattress Spring
6. Load of Me
7. Honeymoon
8. Blue River
9. Four Corners USA
10. Jukebox Lullabye

Average customer rating:

Pale Blonde Hell Chris Cacavas & Junkyard Love Manufacturer: Normal Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bumbling Home From the Star ASIN: B00002EQ22 Release Date: 1999-08-16

Tracks:

1. Pale Blonde Hell
2. Rejection as Usual
3. Loser
4. Let You Down
5. Smolder
6. Stretched Like Twine
7. International Heartache
8. Song for the Fan
9. She
10. Turn Your Back
11. Six String Soapbox
12. Long Strange Road
13. She (Reprise)

Average customer rating:

Two True Manufacturer: Skyclad ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000HY6SDW

Product Description

This CD contains the True West albums Hollywood Heroes and Drifters, plus an unreleased bonus live track

Average customer rating:

Bumbling Home From the Star Chris Cacavas Manufacturer: Normal Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005V0ZH Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

1. Sucker
2. Don't Think Twice
3. Guns Eye View
4. It's All Over
5. I Just Killed a Man
6. California (Into the Ocean)
7. On My Back
8. Saviour
9. Goodbye Friend
10. Bag and a Bottle
11. Awol
12. Exit Wound

Average customer rating: Great CD from an underrated songwriter DWARF STAR is a Secret Supernova

Dwarf Star Chris Cacavas Manufacturer: Innerstate ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000JCNL Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

1. The Crying Shame
2. Riverside Drive
3. Someone To Pull The Trigger
4. You'll Be Glad
5. Honking At Demons
6. Blame The Guitar
7. This Is It
8. I Like Lyle Lovett
9. Dwarf Star
10. Silent Track
11. Silent Track
12. Silent Track
13. Silent Track
14. Silent Track
15. Silent Track
16. Silent Track
17. Silent Track
18. Silent Track
19. Silent Track
20. Silent Track
21. Silent Track
22. Silent Track
23. Silent Track
24. Silent Track
25. Silent Track
26. Silent Track
27. Silent Track
28. Silent Track
29. Silent Track
30. Silent Track
31. Silent Track
32. Silent Track
33. Track 33

Customer Reviews:

Great CD from an underrated songwriter.......2003-12-07

It's amazing to me, as a fan of this genre almost since it's birth (and mine) that Chris Cacavas remains to be "discovered" by American alt.country fans. While relative "newbies" like Ryan Adams (of whom I am also a big fan of) seem to skyrocket after one or two impressive albums and become instant media darlings, Chris has consistently hammered out beautiful, equally, if not better crafted records, year after year in obscurity. (though Europe seems to get the picture) Those who have had the pleasure to discover him are truly blessed.

DWARF STAR is a Secret Supernova.......2000-06-25

Chris Cacavas may think this LP is a Dwarf Star but it is secretly a supernova! Straightforward, unpretentious, beautifully-crafted songs sung (and recorded) TRUE as it gets. These are songs I go back and listen to again and again-- so rare to discover in a world chock-full of disposable entertainment.

Average customer rating:

New Improved Pain Chris Cacavas Manufacturer: Normal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000024JT0 Release Date: 1999-08-09

Tracks:

1. Bellyful of Bullets
2. Heart of Sand
3. Flamethrower
4. Flying
5. Guns'r'weeds
6. Hung
7. Freak
8. Divining Rod
9. Lullaby
10. Cupid
11. Set It Right
12. K.Y.T.V.
13. Weight Around

Average customer rating:

Chris Cacavas & Junk Yard Love Chris Cacavas and Junkyard Love Manufacturer: Normal Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000024WJO Release Date: 1999-08-16

Tracks:

1. Driving Misery
2. Truth
3. Wrecking Yard
4. I Didn't Mean That
5. Angel On A Mattress Spring
6. Load Of Me
7. Blue River
8. Honeymoon
9. Four Corners USA
10. Jukebox Lullabye
11. Driving Misery (Demo)
12. Truth (Demo)
13. Load Off Me (Demo)
14. Four Corners (Demo)
15. Can You Hear? (Demo)

Average customer rating:

Good Times Chris Cacavas and Junkyard Love Manufacturer: Heyday ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Roots Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000I4Y Release Date: 1993-09-28

Tracks:

1. Just Do Something
2. Saint
3. Good Times
4. Chain Of Roses
5. Did You Hear What She Said?
6. Empty Bottle Trail
7. Trouble Mountain
8. Over You
9. Rocking Chair
10. Many Splintered Thing
11. What Makes A Man

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