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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
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 Posted - 09/14/2005 : 08:41:52
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It is official as of right now!
Frank Black will be covering Iggy Pop's 'Repo Man' for the American Laundromat Records release 'High School Reunion: a tribute to those great 80's films'. Frank is a HUGE Iggy fan, and LOVED the idea of covering Repo Man!
'High School Reunion' will be released this fall.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 09:01:26
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Hey hey! Frank Black and the Bennies on the same record! And Frank covering Repo Man! Thanks for the awesome news.
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 09:03:43
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Now this I've got to hear.
Kristin Hersh covers Wave of Mutilation
and The Bennies (i've heard their name round these parts) doing Weird Science.
(you beat me to it, vilainde!) |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 09:18:46
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Does anyone have the official tracklist?
Funnily, I haven't seen any of the movies mentioned, except Repo Man last year. I did download Fast Times but I couldn't find subtitles in French. Are they worth seeing now?
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 09:40:25
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| If you register on the ALR forums, there is a tentative tracklist on there. Also, the Bennies cover of Weird Science kicks ass! And Kristin Hersh's Wave of Mutilation (UK Surf) is amazing. |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Canada
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 10:09:47
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That is really cool and interesting news indeed.:)
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Don't believe the hype. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 10:36:16
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I've seen Repo Man a long time ago, can't remember the song. This sounds pretty cool, anyhow!!
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 12:40:25
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| That is such a badass underrated song with great lyrics, a great riff, great drive, and great everything, and Frank performing it is the best idea I've ever heard. Here's hoping he and whatever band he might be working with rocks it up on this. I WILL be owning this CD. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 12:53:06
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According to the American Laundromat site, this comes out on October 15.
American Girl - Matthew Sweet
Bring on the Dancing Horses - The Atomic Hep Cats
Danke Schoen - The Wading Girl
Don't You (Forget About Me) - AM
I Go Crazy - PC Munoz
If You Were Here - The Smarties
In Your Eyes - Lori McKenna
Little Bitch - Nova Social
Love My Way - The Modifiers
Melt With You - Underdog
Million Miles Away - Dipsomaniacs
Moving In Stereo - The Commons
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Caulfield Sisters
Pretty In Pink - To be announced soon.
Repo Man - Frank Black
Somebody's Baby - John Strohm
Turning Japanese - Blank Pages
Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf) - Kristin Hersh
Weird Science - The Bennies
Within Your Reach - Bastards of Melody |
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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 14:42:05
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| Jason: it's going to get pushed back a bit... I don't think FB has even recorded the track yet, so I think we're looking at more of a November release date. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 16:58:31
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| Oh, hi madtempest! Just realised you started the thread. |
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Baltimore
- FB Fan -
USA
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 16:59:10
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Actually Frank HAS recorded the track and it's on the way to ALR. Release date is pushed back to November 23rd.
"The Life of a Repo Man is Always Intense!" |
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fbc
-= Modulator =-
United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 17:10:45
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| Great news, Baltimore. Have you heard the track yourself yet? |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2005 : 17:11:14
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Yes, how do you know that? Tell!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Daisy Girl
~ Abstract Brain ~
Belize
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Posted - 09/14/2005 : 17:37:14
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thanks Mad Tempest!! wow that is going to be a fun one to rock out to!!!!!!
"I ain't goin to be what I ain't" |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
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Posted - 09/15/2005 : 06:30:53
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it was about time he records some iggy
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6213 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 06:31:35
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Yes, how do you know that? Tell!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
I believe he works for american laundromat records
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God save the Noisies |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7442 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 06:32:16
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Baltimore is one of the Bennies I think. Is that you Jeremy?
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 06:45:20
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Here is the official press release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005
FRANK BLACK COVERS IGGY POP!
New York - AMERICAN LAUNDROMAT RECORDS (ALR) and FACE DOWN RECORDS (FDR) are proud to announce PIXIES frontman, and indie rock cult hero, Frank Black will cover IGGY POP’s “REPO MAN” for their upcoming tribute CD, HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (a tribute to those great 80’s films!). The tribute will also feature artists Matthew Sweet, John P. Strohm, Kristin Hersh, The Caulfield Sisters, and many more covering songs from some of the 80’s most popular teen films. The release date, which was originally scheduled for mid-October, has been pushed back to November 23rd to accommodate some of the artist’s busy schedules.
REPO MAN was the title track from the 1984 cult film of the same name which was written and directed by Alex Cox (Sid and Nancy), and starred a young Emilio Estevez as a punk-slacker who is apprenticed in the ways of repo men. The film had a heavily punk-influenced soundtrack, and because of its dark comedy and quirky characters, quickly earned a loyal cult following. The theme song ‘REPO MAN’ was written and performed by legendary rock ‘n’ roll wildman, Iggy Pop (The Stooges), who is widely accepted as the ‘Godfather of Punk’.
FRANK BLACK (Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV), who is also known as Black Francis, has earned a cult following equal to his own heroes; Iggy Pop, David Bowie, and Lou Reed. Black is responsible for forming the PIXIES, one of the most well-regarded rock bands in history. The Pixies defined the late 80’s with their alt-country, punk-inspired sound, and influenced scores of alternative bands in the 90’s including Weezer, Radiohead, and Nirvana. As a solo artist Frank Black has released several critically acclaimed records, and continues to earn praise as one of the most important figures in American music.
“I’m a huge fan of the film Repo Man, and Frank Black was the only possible choice to cover the title track. I said early on that if he couldn’t do it, I’d cut the track from the record altogether. No one else would approach it with the same reverence the song deserves. I knew he was an Iggy Pop fan and I suspected he was a Repo Man fan like myself. Thankfully he loved the record concept and wanted to cover the song. I wasn’t sure how he was going to fit it in with his busy schedule, but he committed to make it work, and finished recording it this August at a friend’s studio in Connecticut.” Joe Spadaro, ALR founder & president.
HIGH SCHOOL REUNION will feature 20 cover tracks from some of the 80’s most popular teen films; including Sixteen Candles, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Say Anything, Pretty in Pink, Repo Man, The Breakfast Club, Valley Girl, Weird Science, and more.
The songs to appear (in alphabetical order) on HIGH SCHOOL REUNION are:
American Girl - Matthew Sweet
Bring on the Dancing Horses - The Atomic Hep Cats
Danke Schoen - The Wading Girl
Don't You (Forget About Me) - AM
I Go Crazy - PC Munoz
If You Were Here - The Smarties
In Your Eyes - Lori McKenna
Little Bitch - Nova Social
Love My Way - The Modifiers
Melt With You - Underdog
Million Miles Away - Dipsomaniacs
Moving In Stereo - The Commons
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want - The Caulfield Sisters
Pretty In Pink - To be announced.
Repo Man - Frank Black
Somebody's Baby - John P. Strohm (The Blake Babies, Lemonheads)
Turning Japanese - Blank Pages
Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf) - Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50 Foot Wave)
Weird Science - The Bennies
Within Your Reach - Bastards of Melody
AMERICAN LAUNDROMAT RECORDS is a New York based record label that has been compared to a young SubPop and 4AD. Since launching the label in April of 2004, ALR has managed to build an impressive roster of artists and release records that have been embraced by press and radio. ALR is also home to the legendary NYC garage-punk band The Atomic Hep Cats.
FACE DOWN RECORDS is a New Jersey based record label that is best known for releasing two critically acclaimed tribute CD’s: “Left of the Dial: a Pop Tribute to the Replacements”, and “Who's Not Forgotten” a tribute to The Who, which featured covers by such greats as ‘Guided By Voices’ and Pat Dinizio (The Smithereens). FDR is also homebase for the long standing NJ garage rock/power pop band Dipsomaniacs.
For more information about HIGH SCHOOL REUNION or AMERICAN LAUNDROMAT RECORDS, please contact Joe Spadaro: joe@americanlaundromatrecords.com, or visit: http://www.americanlaundromatrecords.com/indexmain.php
For more information about FACE DOWN RECORDS, please contact Mick Chorba: fdrlabel@verizon.net, or visit: http://www.facedown.net/
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 09/15/2005 : 07:10:54
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Who played with Frank? I want to know!
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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fbc
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United Kingdom
4903 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 07:15:03
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Baltimore
- FB Fan -
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 15:05:52
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Originally posted by vilainde
Baltimore is one of the Bennies I think. Is that you Jeremy?
No, I'm just friends with Joe who runs ALR. I sometimes get the scoop on things. Jeremy's a great guy though. 
"The Life of a Repo Man is Always Intense!" |
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misterwoe
= Cult of Ray =
Greece
675 Posts |
Posted - 09/15/2005 : 19:56:53
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1.)Who are The Commons, and are they worthy of covering Moving in Stereo?
2.)Frank Black rules!
3.)wouldn't it be cool to hear him play The Passenger?
4.)"Hey, kid, do you wanna make fifty bucks?"
"Fuck you, queer."
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole. |
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Jason
* Dog in the Sand *
1446 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2005 : 00:56:34
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To Be Announced are an incredible band. I can't wait to hear their "Pretty in Pink".
What movie was "A Million Miles Away" in? (I'm assuming that's the Plimsouls song). |
Edited by - Jason on 09/16/2005 00:57:20 |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7442 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2005 : 01:36:52
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I did some research, it's from Valley Girl. Here's the list of songs/artist/original artist/original movie:
American Girl / Matthew Sweet / Tom Petty / Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Bring on the Dancing Horses / The Atomic Hep Cats / Echo & The Bunnymen / Pretty in Pink
Danke Schoen / The Wading Girl / Wayne Newton / Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Don't You (Forget About Me) / AM / The Simple Minds / Breakfast Club
I Go Crazy / PC Munoz / Flesh For Lulu / Some Kind Of Wonderful
If You Were Here / The Smarties / Thompson Twins / Sixteen Candles
In Your Eyes / Lori McKenna / Peter Gabriel / Say Anything
Little Bitch / Nova Social / The Specials / Sixteen Candles
Love My Way / The Modifiers / The Psychedelic Furs / Valley Girl
Melt With You / Underdog / Modern English / Valley Girl
Million Miles Away / Dipsomaniacs / The Plimsouls / Valley Girl
Moving In Stereo / The Commons / The Cars / Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want / Caulfield Sisters / The Smiths / Pretty In Pink
Pretty In Pink / Lisa Loeb / The Psychedelic Furs / Pretty in Pink
Repo Man / Frank Black / Iggy Pop / Repo Man
Somebody's Baby / John Strohm / Jackson Browne / Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Turning Japanese / Blank Pages / The Vapors / Sixteen Candles
Wave Of Mutilation (UK Surf) / Kristin Hersh / Pixies / Pump Up The Volume
Weird Science / The Bennies / Oingo Boingo / Weird Science
Within Your Reach / Bastards of Melody / The Replacements / Say Anything
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2005 : 03:54:27
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Denis rulez!
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 09/16/2005 : 11:48:40
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Lisa Loeb is no longer involved in the project, but i am REALLY EXCITED about the band that will be recording the song. They are in the studio right now, and as long as all the legal stuff goes through, I will be announcing them soon.
And no, it's not the Pixies. |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
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jimmy
= Cult of Ray =
USA
876 Posts |
Posted - 09/21/2005 : 14:19:13
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| If you get a chance to download it, Liz Phair does a good version of "Turning Japanese" (From her "Juvinila" EP (I probably spelled that wrong)). |
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 09/22/2005 : 16:01:50
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Very freakin' cool!
Countercultivating Midnights
This world's a fuckin' stripmall! |
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madtempest
- FB Fan -
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 09/27/2005 : 06:46:13
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Here are the production credits for Frank Black's cover of Repo Man:
Recorded at Planet of Sound in Hartford, CT – August 2005.
Produced and Engineered by Myles Mangino
Music by Eric James
Frank Black – Vocals
Violet Clark – Backing Vocals
Studio website: www.planet-of-sound.com |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2005 : 08:39:59
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| Violet's on backing vocals duty!! :) |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7442 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 08:03:38
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Just noticed the Dresden Dolls will cover Pretty In Pink for the tribute CD. I'm not familiar with their work but I've heard some very good things about them. This is shaping up nicely.
Denis
"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 09:27:03
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Didn't see this thread till now, thanks Sean.
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 10/15/2005 : 10:37:23
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| There's a Repo Man special edition DVD due in the new year, BTW! |
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Carl
- A 'Fifth' Catholic -
Ireland
11546 Posts |
Posted - 11/16/2005 : 09:06:56
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http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1513790/20051115/outkast.jhtml?headlines=true
The Pixies' Frank Black, Matthew Sweet, Throwing Muses' Kristin Hersh and more have contributed covers of '80s movie soundtrack tunes for High School Reunion: A Tribute to Those Great '80s Films, which is planned for a December 1 release. Hersh takes on the Pixies' "Wave of Mutilation (U.K. Surf)," which appeared in "Pump Up the Volume"; Black offers his rendition of Iggy Pop's "Repo Man," from the film of the same name; and Sweet tackles Tom Petty's "American Girl," from "Fast Times at Ridgemont High."
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