Thursday, January 28, 2016

"You Don't Get Much" by BoDeans

Two voices, one smooth and one hoarse, make up the BoDeans, an all-American rock band that has been going strong since the 80s. Despite a lot of critical acclaim at the get-go, the band didn't score a major hit until their song, "Closer To Free", was chosen to be the theme for the hit TV show, "Party Of Five". "Closer To Free" would go on to be their only charting hit, landing at #16 in 1996.

My favorite record by the band is 1989's "Home". Some of their most consistently good songwriting, a raw and live feel, and drumming by the great Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp's band) came together and made a masterpiece. Also, don't miss the backing vocals by Marshall Crenshaw on the song "Brand New".

The anthem, "You Don't Get Much", is one of my favorite tracks from "Home". Hard to understand why this song didn't set radio on fire back in the day.


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