Many many many (did I say many) alt-rock luminaries have a love for Rush. So, in honour of the Canadian rock gawds 40th anniversary, Sebadoh have recorded a cover of the Rush hit “Limelight” from the 1981 album Moving Pictures. The original batch of 978 picture discs sold out.
However, the good people at Joyful Noise have done another printing on clear vinyl for those of you who feel you missed out the first time. You can order it here.
You can also check out the original recording of “Limelight” by watching the video above.
Back in ’93 a good friend turned me towards the lo-fi sounds of Sebadoh and their initial Sub Pop offering Bubble & Scrape. One listen to the fabulous opening number “Soul & Fire” and I became a forever fan.
Bakesale was released in 1994, and was a slight change of direction for the band in that they had refined the sound now and were becoming more accessible to the alt-rock hipsters. Lou Barlow and Jason Lowenstein were capable of breaking your heart at one moment and smacking you in the head another with their confessional lyrics and fuzzed out guitar work.
“What was that you just said, that didn’t make any sense to me, it’s not the way I see it man, I’m almost tired of listening to you” from the awesome “Not Too Amused” comes off all at once confused, remorseful and angry with the music only adding to the emotional impact. These are themes that play out over the course of the whole record.
Some critics call Bakesale Sebadoh’s finest moment; I’m not sure I would go that far as they have several records that have a giant place in my heart. However, it is certainly a great place to begin if you haven’t listened to them before and vinyl is definitely a great option.
Outside of the original ’94 release, Bakesale was re-mastered in 2011 and has a couple options. The first is your basic black vinyl which also came with a download card and is still available at all your finer record retailers. The second, long sold out edition was on grey splatter vinyl and was sold directly from the Sub Pop online store.
If you are a fan of those essential records from the 1990’s, Bakesale definitely fits the bill. I’m just hoping Bubble & Scrape and Harmacy eventually see a vinyl re-release. Either that or I may have to start hunting down used copies.
Sebadoh is playing at Lee’s Palace in Toronto tomorrow night (May 27).
I missed out on their advance release when I wasn’t paying attention. Still, a great record I’ll probably talk about soon. Maybe even in the next few hours. They just create such great imagery.
“Don’t Wanna Fight” – Alabama Shakes
Reviewed this on Tuesday and it’s just so damn hard to listen to anything else. It is such an awesome piece of work I’m going to need copies for all my relevant locations.
“Bobby Jean” – Bruce Springsteen
Looked back at this earlier in the week, than I got word that a childhood friend had died; suddenly this song started making me cry. Just the idea that we never really say goodbye before people leave us, and we never have a clue what they meant until that door is forever closed.
“Just Like Anyone” – Aimee Mann
Another song about loss, except this one… well it speaks for itself.
“Don’t Look Back In Anger” – Oasis
Not sure what it is about this song, how it works as both depressing and up lifting at the same time. It pulled me out of a darker mood.
“The Rescue Blues (Live)” – Ryan Adams
Officially the most freakin’ expensive vinyl I own after shipping and duty charges. I wish someone would tell me how much duty I’d have to pay before I finish my order, as good as this record is I had to pay an extra frickin’ charge when UPS showed up at my door!
“I Don’t Want Control Of You” – The New Mendicants
Joe Pernice and Norman Blake were playing in town yesterday, unfortunately I wasn’t able to go, so I drowned my sorrows in their music.
“It Don’t Come Easy” – Ringo Starr
Back in university a friend and I wrote a movie script that featured this song in a very prominent position. It would have been hilarious…
“I Don’t Mind” – Sebadoh
Sebadoh just announced a show and the release of a new single… a cover of a famous Canadian single just because they love us. You can order here.
“Real Wild Child” – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
The first song off her RSD 15 offering Flashback… which rocks in case you were wondering.
“The Witch” – The Sonics
I’ll cover this song and album soon, but wow, I wish I had known about them when I was a teen.
“Ong Ong” – Blur
Off the new Blur album, I’ll have a review for ya by Tuesday.
“Blue Orchid” – The White Stripes
Posted about this album… holy cash grab, and I’m not talking about the record company or artist. Just look for Get Behind Me Satan on e-bay and you’ll understand.
“Limelight” – Rush
The original song before the Sebadoh cover arrives in May.
“Gold” – John Stewart
Sad storytelling at its AM radio best! Took me a while to find as all I had remembered was a couple lines and that Stevie Nicks was doing background vocals.
“Raspberry Beret” – Hindu Love Gods
You’ll understand why they’re included when I put the Blur review out. Besides, it’s a great cover of a great song.
“Spectacular” – Graham Coxon
Graham Coxon takes a most rockin’ riff and turns it into a sing along anthem.
“Black Nite Crash” – Ride
Think I’ll write about this album next week, so it gave me an excuse to add this song.
“Sophisticated Gentleman” – Gabby Glaser
My son used to ‘rock out’ in the backseat as we drove around and this song was playing. I actually sent a quick message to her about it and she wrote back thanking me. Seems odd getting thanks from the person who provided my son and I with the soundtrack to happy memories! Oh yeah Luscious Jackson got back together and have a kids record out, you should check it out here.
“Happy Kid” – Nada Surf
Just a damn good song by a damn good band! After the past week I needed something that would make me smile?
