“Soul Asylum’s 1998 Professional Undoing Candy from a Stranger: Is it Their Best Album?”

I can no longer contain myself… this Soul Asylum album from ’98 is GREAT. It’s everything ’90’s rock was at its best — it’s powerful, gritty and honest, it wields trenchant tension pitted by one scale against another (major/minor), it’s got snuff juice in its joints, limbs swirlin’ and whirlin’.

And as many know, and as, yes, I’ve past detailed on this site, it did get them dropped from their label (Columbia). [1] Now, in order to avoid actually knowing the label’s reasoning behind this, [2] I’ve abstained from doing too much research on it, but I have a feeling their offices are like one big beer-bonging frat party… they probably wanted bands like Lit’s “The car is in the front yard” juvenility or Eve 6’s concentrated confrontation. [3]
So all of these cultural accoutrements, with rap/rock and boy bands to follow in addition to Eminem’s much-excused outright weirdness, clearly occlude what was happening in rock and roll, a baton I think would be picked up most worthily down the line by the Asylum’s Midwest brethren The White Stripes, with deliberate rondos like “I Want to Be the Boy” and then the raucous party “Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine.” The Stripes, that is to say, were not a THROWBACK the way The Strokes and definitely Franz Ferdinand were (The Libertines were fine but somewhat ephemeral) — it struck the listener as music irreplaceable that when absent, should have been there, to fit in as a piece of a larger puzzle, one possibly likewise contributed to by forerunners from Zeppelin to the Meat Puppets and Sebadoh.
But songs in the mainstream in the late ’90’s were almost like little mini-reality shows: even Everclear, who I have to say rock with ear-splitting abandon, definitely had a penchant for melodrama, taking pot shots frequently at kissups and hypocrites, or people THEY SAW as hypocrites. [4] What’s an old sh**-kicker with nothin’ to lose to do these days? Soul Asylum seemed destined for indie rock all the way, though I guess this didn’t work out, the way it maybe did for Jawbox’s J. Robbins who would go on to not only start his own label (De Soto), but belt out some timeless post-rock in the indie sphere with newly assumed outfit Burning Airlines.
Soul Asylum always had a knack for what I’d like to call creative dissection — copying, in other words, ripping off a riff from another song and using it in their song (the guitar intro for Rush’s “Fly by Night” for their own intro in the still excellent “Black Gold” being a case in point), and I detect a hint of this also on Candy’s second track “I Will Still Be Laughing” which mind you made it worthily onto the band’s closely subsequent greatest hits. That is, I think I hear a strain from the song by Seal “Prayer for the Dying,” but again, the effect is positive and altogether uplifting — that is to say, no listener would assume the position of denial toward Dave Pirner’s worthiness of the position. It’d be like disrupting an old person who’s playing bingo, or watching his or her grandson or granddaughter playing in the sandbox, and really having a good time. I mean, he seems to be a genuine muse relaying a celestial cluster family of rock vocal, and the whole band is locked in a tight groove throughout this whole album, with kinetic energy breaking and crumbling out of their very joints like phosphorous. What I’m saying is, let’s not overestimate how cool the ’90’s were. This muse had to come from a certain snowballing of feeling, a certain introspection to create the fermented stew of outpour.
.
[1] In my opinion, it’s all the fault of those organized crime goons Smash Mouth and all their intimidating boorishness.
.
[2] For anyone who doesn’t remember, the late ’90’s actually kinda sucked, I mean Celebrity Deathmatch was one of the most popular shows, for Christ’s sake. Also there was that whole “swing” revival thing.
.
[3] I once saw Eve 6 in Chicago and to my eye Max Collins was deliberately attempting to appear homosexual, traipsing around in a tight white shirt and red leather pants and asking something like “Does this outfit showcase my figure well?” Anyway, they definitely make for more DRAMA, with the unsettled semantic specificity of “Tongue Tied” and “Leech.”
.
[4] As Nirvana had already proved, bashing public figures in high-profile interviews is a readily demonstrated Northwesterner’s habit.

760 thoughts on ““Soul Asylum’s 1998 Professional Undoing <em>Candy from a Stranger</em>: Is it Their Best Album?””

  7. [url=http://prozacpharm.com/]how much is fluoxetine[/url] [url=http://levitramedicine.com/]vardenafil 10 mg[/url] [url=http://mencialis.com/]cialis rx cost[/url] [url=http://viagraxt.com/]online viagra no prescription[/url] [url=http://viagramagicpill.com/]viagra gel tabs[/url]

  24. [url=http://ivermectinextra.com/]how to buy stromectol[/url] [url=http://viagrahey.com/]viagra tablets from india[/url] [url=http://oralcialis.com/]cheap cialis generic online[/url] [url=http://fviagra.com/]viagra 12.5 mg[/url] [url=http://cialissm.com/]buy cialis online generic[/url] [url=http://viagragenpills.com/]sildenafil citrate buy[/url] [url=http://viagracsn.com/]sildenafil otc usa[/url] [url=http://ivermectinpillsforsale.com/]cost of ivermectin[/url] [url=http://priviagra.com/]buy cheap generic viagra uk[/url] [url=http://cialisedrug.com/]cheap cialis 5mg[/url]

  28. [url=http://tadalafilcost.com/]tadalafil 5mg canada generic[/url] [url=http://hotviagraonline.com/]viagra discount prices[/url] [url=http://ivermectinnew.com/]ivermectin tablets[/url] [url=http://extratadalafil.com/]generic tadalafil 5mg cost[/url] [url=http://longpills.com/]keflex 500 mg buy online[/url]

  114. Hello there! This post could not be written much better!

    Going through this post reminds me of my previous roommate!
    He constantly kept preaching about this. I’ll send this information to him.
    Pretty sure he’s going to have a great read.
    I appreciate you for sharing!

  117. Woah! I’m really loving the template/theme of this website.

    It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s hard
    to get that “perfect balance” between superb usability and appearance.

    I must say you have done a amazing job with this. Also, the blog loads extremely quick for
    me on Internet explorer. Excellent Blog!

  122. Today, I went to the beachfront with my kids.
    I found a sea shell and gave it to my 4 year old daughter
    and said “You can hear the ocean if you put this to your ear.” She put the shell to her ear and screamed.

    There was a hermit crab inside and it pinched her ear. She never wants to go back!
    LoL I know this is entirely off topic but I had to tell someone!

  128. It is perfect time to make some plans for the
    future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post
    and if I could I wish to suggest you some interesting
    things or suggestions. Maybe you can write next
    articles referring to this article. I want to read even more things about it!

  131. It’s perfect time to make some plans for the future and it’s
    time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I want to suggest you few interesting things or suggestions.
    Maybe you could write next articles referring to this article.
    I want to read more things about it!

  138. It is appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it’s
    time to be happy. I have read this post and if I
    could I wish to suggest you some interesting things or tips.
    Maybe you can write next articles referring to this article.
    I want to read even more things about it!

  142. I’ve been browsing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting
    article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me.
    In my opinion, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as
    you did, the net will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  197. It’s actually a nice and useful piece of information. I’m happy that you shared this helpful information with us. Please keep us informed like this. Thanks for sharing.

  199. I’ll immediately clutch your rss as I can not find your email subscription link or e-newsletter service.
    Do you have any? Please allow me realize so that I may subscribe.
    Thanks.

  281. I’ve been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found
    any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me.
    In my view, if all web owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet will be
    a lot more useful than ever before.

  286. Its like you learn my thoughts! You appear to know so much approximately this,
    such as you wrote the e-book in it or something. I feel that you
    simply can do with some p.c. to force the message home a bit, however other
    than that, this is fantastic blog. A great read. I will
    definitely be back.

  291. I’ve been surfing on-line greater than 3 hours lately,
    but I by no means discovered any fascinating article like yours.
    It’s beautiful price enough for me. In my opinion,
    if all website owners and bloggers made good content material as you probably did, the
    web will likely be a lot more helpful than ever before.

  294. I have been surfing online more than 2 hours today,
    yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me.
    In my view, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you
    did, the web will be a lot more useful than ever before.

  387. You made some decent points there. I checked on the web to find
    out more about the issue and found most individuals will
    go along with your views on this web site.

  390. I have been browsing online greater than three hours as of late, yet
    I by no means discovered any attention-grabbing article like yours.
    It’s pretty price sufficient for me. Personally, if
    all web owners and bloggers made excellent content material as
    you did, the internet shall be much more helpful than ever before.

  468. Hey there! Someone in my Facebook group shared this site with us so I came to take a look.

    I’m definitely loving the information. I’m book-marking and will be tweeting this
    to my followers! Outstanding blog and wonderful design.

  530. Hi, I do believe this is a great website.
    I stumbledupon it 😉 I will return once again since I bookmarked it.
    Money and freedom is the greatest way to change, may you be
    rich and continue to guide others.

  540. I’ll immediately grab your rss as I can not in finding
    your e-mail subscription link or newsletter service. Do you’ve any?
    Kindly let me understand so that I could subscribe.
    Thanks.

  543. I’ve been surfing online more than three hours
    as of late, but I never found any attention-grabbing article like yours.
    It is lovely value sufficient for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made excellent content material as you probably did,
    the web will probably be much more helpful than ever before.

  547. Its such as you learn my thoughts! You appear to grasp a lot about this,
    like you wrote the e book in it or something. I feel that you
    can do with a few p.c. to force the message home a bit, however
    instead of that, this is fantastic blog. A fantastic read.
    I’ll certainly be back.

  610. Warner Bros. представили первый трейлер нового фильма в серии «Матрица», который вызвал больше вопросов, чем ответов. Матрица 4 онлайн Вся информация о фильме: дата выхода, трейлеры, фото, актеры.

  611. Warner Bros. представили первый трейлер нового фильма в серии «Матрица», который вызвал больше вопросов, чем ответов. Матрица 4 фильм Дата выхода. Россия: 16 декабря 2021 года; США: 22 декабря 2021 года

  614. Премьера «Матрицы-4», которая, по слухам, называется «Воскрешение», выйдет на большие экраны 16 декабря 2021 года Матрица 4 2021 Дата выхода. Россия: 16 декабря 2021 года; США: 22 декабря 2021 года

  615. I have been browsing on-line more than 3 hours nowadays, but I by no means found any fascinating article like yours.

    It’s beautiful value sufficient for me. In my view,
    if all web owners and bloggers made just right
    content material as you did, the web can be a lot more useful
    than ever before.

  622. I think this is among the most significant information for me.
    And i’m glad reading your article. But should remark on some
    general things, The web site style is wonderful, the
    articles is really excellent : D. Good job, cheers

  629. Greetings from Ohio! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to check out your blog on my
    iphone during lunch break. I love the info you present here and
    can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m shocked at how quick your blog loaded on my mobile ..

    I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, very good site!

  641. Джошуа тактично грамотно готується до бою з українцем. “Можна або бути агресивним в рингу, загнати Усика в кут, кинувши на це всі зусилля, або не поспішати, розкинути мізками, а потім Александр Усик Энтони Джошуа 25.09.2021 Українець Олександр Усик (18-0, 13 КО) не має жодного шансу на те, щоб перемогти Ентоні Джошуа (24-1, 22 КО). Незважаючи на всі свої навички, наш співвітчизник не володіє такою потужністю, як його суперник.

  655. Hi there, just became alert to your blog through Google, and found that it’s truly informative.
    I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I’ll appreciate if you continue this in future.
    Numerous people will be benefited from your writing.
    Cheers!

  670. Hey there this is kinda of off topic but I was wanting to know if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML.
    I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding expertise so I wanted to get advice
    from someone with experience. Any help would be enormously appreciated!

  676. I will right away take hold of your rss feed as I can not find your e-mail
    subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any?
    Kindly allow me recognize in order that I could subscribe.
    Thanks.

  684. Thanks for your post on the travel industry. I would also like contribute that if you’re a senior thinking of traveling, it is absolutely essential that you buy traveling insurance for golden-agers. When traveling, seniors are at high risk of getting a medical emergency. Getting the right insurance policies package for the age group can look after your health and provide you with peace of mind.

  686. Hi, i read your blog occasionally and i own a similar one and i was just wondering if you
    get a lot of spam responses? If so how do you prevent it, any plugin or anything you
    can recommend? I get so much lately it’s driving me crazy
    so any help is very much appreciated.

  708. I have been surfing online greater than three hours today,
    yet I never found any fascinating article like yours.
    It’s lovely value enough for me. Personally, if all website
    owners and bloggers made excellent content as you probably did, the web shall be a lot more useful
    than ever before.

  710. I have been surfing on-line more than 3 hours lately, yet I by no
    means found any attention-grabbing article like yours. It’s beautiful value
    sufficient for me. Personally, if all site owners and bloggers made excellent content material as you did, the internet will be much more helpful than ever before.

  712. I’ve been surfing on-line more than three hours
    as of late, but I never found any fascinating article like yours.
    It’s pretty worth enough for me. In my view, if all web
    owners and bloggers made excellent content material as you did,
    the net will likely be much more helpful than ever before.

Leave a Comment

© 2024 Dolby Disaster • Powered by