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SOUL ASYLUM
"Candy
from a Stranger" (Columbia; 1998)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
If you follow Soul Asylum then you know they had a few hits like “Somebody To
Shove,” “Black Gold,” and their biggest hit “Runaway Train” (which was used in an ad for missing
children). They were never considered a headline act because they came to be when The Replacements and Husker Du did also. But they pressed on and produced their
brand of college rock.
When they did hit it big with the single “Runaway Train” most of the fans from other bands turned their heads
toward Soul Asylum's direction. They changed their style to more of a straight forward rock
approach and this helped them pick up a few new fans and chart them way above their “B” status.
Soul Asylum still stick with their Tom Petty-ish formula on “Candy From A
Stranger.” This album is not one of their best and part of that problem might
be due to the tragedy that befell them when, in 1995, bassist Karl Mueller lost his battle with cancer.
The best tracks here are “Creatures Of Habit” and “I Will Still Be Laughing.”
Soul Asylum: Dave Pirner – vocals, guitar; Daniel Murphy – guitar; vocals; Karl Mueller – bass; Sterling Campbell – drums.
For more information, check out www.soulasylum.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2007 by R.
Scott Bolton. All rights reserved.
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28 Oct 2024 11:25:47 -0500
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