Misunderstood
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Deuteronomy 31:6 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. In 1997, Chicago rockers Smoking Popes released one of the most original, unique concept records in rock history. Read more
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Slutty, lusty dudes sign to a major label and make a record just like their previous, critically loved records. Backlash ensues! Read more
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A little music for your weekend, sir? A drink, madame? Combustible Edison’s debut album remains a highlight of the post-grunge Sub Pop era. Read more
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Sub Pop introduced the world to Friends of Dean Martinez, a Tuscon-based instrumental collective that included the future Calexico, and proved to be an excellent start to a long and fruitful career. Read more
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Sub Pop’s one and only attempt to compete with Nashville and the Country charts. Guess what? It didn’t work out. Read more
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Not-quite country, not-quite folk, not-quite rock, Scud Mountain Boys’ sole Sub Pop LP was a beautiful, downbeat record, and the launching pad for songwriter Joe Pernice. Read more
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Sub Pop’s sole trip into…ragtime. Don’t be scared; it’s VERY good. Read more
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This week we’re examining some of esteemed independent label Sub Pop’s diverse attempts at freeing themselves of the Grunge image they at one time insisted on being. First up: their lone R&B album. Read more
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What happens when a major label hears the demos for an album by a noise band they really weren’t aware that they’d signed? Read more
The Recoup 