The band followed-up in 2000 with the record, "The Harsh Light Of Day." Despite the jubilant single, "You're An Ocean," the album did not reach the success of its predecessor, topping out at #97. The song features Billy Preston on piano and did not deserve to strike out - it didn't even crack the top 100.
Showing posts with label Fastball. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fastball. Show all posts
Monday, March 6, 2017
"You're An Ocean" by Fastball
Hailing from Austin, Texas, Fastball entered the major leagues with their second album, 1998's "All The Pain Money Can Buy." Buoyed by hits like "The Way" (#5), "Fire Escape" (#86), and "Out Of My Head" (#20), the album went platinum and remains their bestselling record to date. It reached #29 on the Billboard Top 200.
The band followed-up in 2000 with the record, "The Harsh Light Of Day." Despite the jubilant single, "You're An Ocean," the album did not reach the success of its predecessor, topping out at #97. The song features Billy Preston on piano and did not deserve to strike out - it didn't even crack the top 100.
The band followed-up in 2000 with the record, "The Harsh Light Of Day." Despite the jubilant single, "You're An Ocean," the album did not reach the success of its predecessor, topping out at #97. The song features Billy Preston on piano and did not deserve to strike out - it didn't even crack the top 100.
Saturday, December 19, 2015
"Mad At The World" by Big Car
Chances are you probably haven't heard of the band Big Car, which released their only record, "Normal", back in 1992. They will sound familiar, but you won't be able to put your finger on why. Here's why: two of the members, Miles Zuniga (vocals, guitar) and Joey Shuffield (drums), went on to form the more successful band called Fastball in 1995.
Big Car foreshadows what Fastball is better known for: driving riffs and catchy choruses wrapped around witty lyrics. Big Car was likely a victim of bad timing - a pop rock band stuck in-between hair bands, grunge, and pop divas didn't stand much of a chance. Fortunately the music scene settled down by the mid-1990s, giving these guys (as Fastball) the break they deserved.
Big Car foreshadows what Fastball is better known for: driving riffs and catchy choruses wrapped around witty lyrics. Big Car was likely a victim of bad timing - a pop rock band stuck in-between hair bands, grunge, and pop divas didn't stand much of a chance. Fortunately the music scene settled down by the mid-1990s, giving these guys (as Fastball) the break they deserved.
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