One of the more noteworthy "jangly guitar" acts of the 1990s, the Rembrandts were off to an enjoyable start with this debut album. Melodic and congenial but far from wimpy, such pop/rock as "If Not for Misery," "New King" and the small hit "Just The Way It Is, Baby" set the tone for the L.A. duo's career. A variety of influences from previous decades can be detected -- everyone from the Beatles to the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash to the Everly Brothers. And yet, this CD never sounds dated, and has a definite freshness to it. With so many rap, metal and industrial acts expressing deep pessimism in 1990, the optimistic, socio-political idealism of "Everyday People" (not to be confused with the Sly & the Family Stone classic) was a refreshing change.
(First in a series)This week's discovery of a few upcoming live shows, new website and a few new tracks on MySpace has once again put The Rembrandts, probably my favorite Power Pop or pop/rock group, on my personal radar. I have been following this duo for 18 years now, and here's the video and song that started it all:My apologies - the video is not the sharpest image, but the only one availab...
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(Eighth in a series) - Note: If you click on MORE, you only get a truncated version. Click on my name - only on my page can the full post be seen. God knows why.....So, finally..after 14 years of history I didn't discover until after the bug had bitten me, The Rembrandts released their first CD in 1990.You will discover that this fabulous duo seemed to have a difficult time coming up with grea...
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I have a lot of favorite guitar solos (Nowhere Man - Harrison?) but nothing beats Phil Solem and his solo in their hit "That's Just the Way It Is, Baby". It is so fluid, so melodic, so muscular, so....hard to play (believe me, I've tried!). I've seen him reproduce it live a few times and it is, and will always be, a thrill.Here's hoping these guys make some more new music soon. For anyone that...
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| Title | Lyrics | Buy |
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| 1 Just the Way It Is, Baby |
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| 2 Save Me |
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| 3 Someone |
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| 4 Show Me Your Love |
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| 5 New King |
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| 6 Every Secret Thing |
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| 7 If Not for Misery |
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| 8 Moonlight on MT. Hood |
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| 9 Goodnight |
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| 10 Burning Timber |
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| 11 Confidential Information |
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| 12 Everyday People |
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| 13 Follow You Down |
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