STYLE: Rock RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 20229-CAS1652 LABEL: Mister FORMAT: Cassette Album
Reviewed by Tony Cummings
Though I'd not call myself a full flown Moosketeer, clearly I've yet to earn my antlers, I do enjoy Dan Dona-van's particular brand of grungey, thrashing, hit-you-in-the-ribcage rock and Bobby Coates (bass) and Simon Marton (drums) keep the heat full up as Dan flays away at recycled riffs. An indie chart hit? Who knows, stranger things have happened and certainly Dan has more between the ears than many sweating it out in the pubs and clubs. Standouts for me are the delidously catchy title track and the hard-hitting "I Just Want" ("I don't want no man made religion/l don't like his deals/l don't want no man made decision/I just want what's real.") Bug your music merchant till they get you a copy.
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Posted by Simon Marton in Bath @ 21:53 on Sep 13 2015
I enjoyed our brief time with TOD. Bobby and I played on
four tracks in total, which include Shook Up itself plus I
just want mentioned above. The vibe was simple and solid
with a lil bit of sweat and dirt! Eagle- nice to know you're
still around, well 5 years ago anyway!
I put a brief resume on the Blonde Vinyl blog part of their
site on how that album was recorded on a technical level
which might interest some readers? We did what we could at
the time. Dan was such a fun band to be with, that's tribute
to you, Dan. I recall how you used to shake your pony tail
from side to side as you thrashed your Tele!!
It would be interesting to do a re record knowing what we do
now.... If only I knew the truth at the time. I remember
huddling together in a group just prior to our mainstage
performance in 1991. It wasn't to be too long after (6
months or so) that I found the Lord for myself. It took the
break up of Bobby and myself from Dan's line up to instigate
those events which caused me to look at my life and where I
was heading. I hope in some small way we entertained you and
made you feel happier for a while!
Best, Simon Marton (drummer & b/vox)
I enjoyed our brief time with TOD. Bobby and I played on four tracks in total, which include Shook Up itself plus I just want mentioned above. The vibe was simple and solid with a lil bit of sweat and dirt! Eagle- nice to know you're still around, well 5 years ago anyway!
I put a brief resume on the Blonde Vinyl blog part of their site on how that album was recorded on a technical level which might interest some readers? We did what we could at the time. Dan was such a fun band to be with, that's tribute to you, Dan. I recall how you used to shake your pony tail from side to side as you thrashed your Tele!!
It would be interesting to do a re record knowing what we do now.... If only I knew the truth at the time. I remember huddling together in a group just prior to our mainstage performance in 1991. It wasn't to be too long after (6 months or so) that I found the Lord for myself. It took the break up of Bobby and myself from Dan's line up to instigate those events which caused me to look at my life and where I was heading. I hope in some small way we entertained you and made you feel happier for a while!
Best, Simon Marton (drummer & b/vox)