Thursday, September 1, 2016

"Beautiful Turnback Time Machine" by Dada

Dada is best known for their novelty hit, "Dizz Knee Land", which bubbled under the top 100 back in 1993. Nevertheless, the critically acclaimed debut album, "Puzzle", went all the way to #111 on the album chart. Many other terrific songs grace this album, but no other singles scored on the chart.

No one seemed to be paying attention to the band by their fourth record, which was simply named "dada". It came out in 1998 and should have marked a big comeback for the band. It is one of the best albums of the 90s, filled with brilliant songwriting and well-crafted harmonies. As always, Michael Gurley's guitar work is first-rate. 

In addition to the amazing "Beautiful Turnback Time Machine", be sure to check out "Spinning My Wheels", "Information Undertow", and "Where You're Going". Easily one of my "desert island" discs.

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