Another "lost" band (so far at least): Fried consist of the former Fine Young Cannibals bassist, David Steele, and Jonte Short, a former gospel singer from New Orleans. They released an eponymous album in 2004, but it pretty much sank without trace despite some exposure on TV. They recently re-released the album with a new title (Things Change), new artwork and a tweaked tracklisting, removing a couple from the previous release and adding three new songs. "Whatever I Choose I Lose" is one of the best songs on the album, though most of it is pretty good. Of the songs that didn't make the cut the second time around, I like "Getaway" the most; it has a great bassline and is very groovy.
"Whatever I Choose, I Lose" (mp3)
"Getaway" (mp3)
official (somewhat bare) Fried website (link)
I absolutely adore Fried, and it's criminal they haven't gotten more recognition. Thanks for showcasing them! Your blog is one of my newer favourites.
ReplyDeleteI don't know what's going on with them now....since I posted this, the webiste appears to have disappeared :( hopefully it's just a temporary thing, because it was a nice site.
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