ODA KING MADE THIS DRESS Various Artists 1998

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1	–The Iditarod	NYC Lights Song
2	–Ashland (2)	Thaw
3	–Mike Appelstein	Central Station
4	–Metronome (4)	3-D Movies
5	–Winterbrief	A Tour Of The Insides
6	–Mumbly	The Empty Room (Alternate Version)
7	–The Boy Wonder Jinx	Second Wind
8	–Metronome (4)	Before
9	–Class (3)	Feeling Fine Remix 2.1
10	–B'ehl	Tag
11	–The Boyish Charms	Around The Corner
12	–The Boyish Charms	Willful Submission
13	–Watoo Watoo	La Fuite En Arriere
14	–Half Calf	Eno, I Know
15	–Tiara (2)	Headlights
16	–Birdfeeder	Blanket
17	–Civic (2)	Blue Serge Suit
18	–Science Kit	Spider
19	–Type 40	Doctor Who Theme
20	–Lonely	May I Walk
21	–Broken Tree Fort	The Time Of Day
22	–Echolalic Phoeff	Mosaic Endeavors

METRONOME Invisible Friends 1997

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AllMusic Review by Stephen Cramer 

Columbus, OH's Eric Rottmayer's solo project was known as Metronome early on. He later released music as Eric Metronome when it became clear that another group had dibs on the Metronome moniker first. As Metronome, Rottmayer released the incredible Invisible Friends CD in 1997 on the California label Blackbean & Placenta. The disc starts off with "Waltz of the Z's," a keyboard-and-synthesizer-based number which immediately showcases Rottmayer's unique vocals. His voice is high-pitched in a way that's different from the best of Elliott Smith or Unbunny, yet compelling and beautiful in its own way. Track four is a certain highlight. Entitled "Maybe Sometimes," the synthesizer and guitar work are simple, laying a foundation for Rottmayer's constrained vocal attack. As Metronome, Rottmayer was able to perform music differently than he does with his band, Tiara. Some of the songs are simple acoustic guitar-based gems, like "Happy 4," "Wanted to Wait Too," and "Please Girl." Track ten, "Touch Sensitive," is a synthesizer-laden instrumental. The title track chimes in at number 13, and it might be the most complex song, with waves of clanging drums and moments of quietude where Rottmayer's vocals are at the center. The song hits its climax when most of the music stops and he sings, "Where did all my friends go/What happened to them I need to know." The next-to-last track, "I Hate Small Talk/Onions," is unique in that it's virtually two songs written in equal parts by Thom Lessner and Nick Should, but it's assembled seamlessly as one song. "Something Even 1/2 As Real" chimes in as the final track at number 15. It's one of the most serene and sublime ones of the bunch, with Rottmayer's vocals (his strength) recorded on top of a series of intricately blended guitars and synthesizers. As a whole, the disc is a solid effort. It's garnered deserved praise in the indie pop community.

Tracklist

1	Waltz Of The Z's	3:37
2	What I Feel	2:19
3	Aphids Among Us	1:46
4	Maybe Sometime	2:59
5	Happy 4	1:39
6	1st Flight	2:36
7	Wanted To Wait Too	1:09
8	Neverless	5:04
9	Gemini	3:01
10	Touch Sensitive	1:33
11	When You're Away	4:36
12	Please Girl	3:49
13	Invisible Friends	2:34
14	I Hate Small Talk/Onions	1:50
15	Something Even 1/2 As Real	2:03

THE FAMILY TWEE Various Artists 1998

indie pop/twee

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1-1	–Casual Corner	The First House Built In Kentucky
1-2	–Magistery Vs. The Gentle People	The Painter And His Model
1-3	–Violet (17)	I Don't Mind
1-4	–Boy Mouse, Girl Mouse	Make Like We're Not Sad
1-5	–The Autumn Teen Sound	Permission Slip
1-6	–2 Live Kazoo	Twee Are The World
1-7	–The Imaginary Friend	Don't Shout At Me
1-8	–The David Geffen Sex Party	Judas Priest Picture Disc
1-9	–Class (3)	Feeling Remixed 1.0
1-10	–Gram	Homogeneous
1-11	–Zapato (3)	Take Me With You To Japan
1-12	–Skipper (21)	Someone To Baywatch Over Me
1-13	–Bright Sunny Smiles	No Place Or Time
1-14	–Hello I'm A Truck	Million Dollar Secret Smile
1-15	–Kisswhistle	Rig Sessions
1-16	–Brutha Ham & The Stolen Soul Revue	Chapter V: How Biggie Smalls Came Back From The Dead And The Lessons He Learned About Resurrection And How Dr. Pangloss Spends His Evening
1-17	–Honeychurch (2)	Sleep Tonight (Remix)
1-18	–Brian Middleton (2)	Faded Pictures
1-19	–The Duke Of Harringay	Pink Flag
1-20	–Ashland (2)	Halfacre
1-21	–Wussom*Pow!	Something More
1-22	–The Ryan Stotz Experience	All Of This And More
1-23	–The Element Of Surprise	Jukebox Of My Mind
1-24	–Suretoss	Opportunities
2-1	–Overtone (8)	Pieces Of Me
2-2	–Kincaid	Radio Controlled Airplane
2-3	–The Silent Boys	Starry Night
2-4	–Honeyrider	Endless Summer
2-5	–Dynamic Ribbon Device (2)	I Could Let You Go
2-6	–Pomme Cannelle	Paper Kisses
2-7	–Metronome (4)	Dyslexia
2-8	–Bythesea	Brett Twysden Filer
2-9	–Laura Watling	What We Had Hoped
2-10	–Endless Creak	Sunny, It's Up To You
2-11	–Retriever	Honolulu
2-12	–Lunchbox	TV Tray
2-13	–Novella (5)	Fairchild
2-14	–Gang Wizard	Back & Forth
2-15	–Chuzzlewit	Patina
2-16	–El Nuevo Nuevo	Sabroso
2-17	–The Wingnuts	What's Left
2-18	–Esme Squalor	Turn The Heater On
2-19	–The Archibald Cox	Choice For Kevin
2-20	–The Splay Masses	Jessica
2-21	–Jim Curran & Jeff Baker	April 30, 1993
2-22	–The Pulse Project	Interminable
2-23	–Spankingmachine	Smash My Dream
2-24	–Sojourner (5)	Booster Rocket Fanfare Plus
2-25	–Starport	Today
2-26	–The Flaring Nostrils	Exfoliating

FOR THE DEAD IN SPACE Various Artists 1997

 A collection of re-interpretations of the work of Tom Rapp and Pearls Before Swine.

 

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1	–Tono-Bungay	Morning Song / Footnote	6:11
2	–Flying Saucer Attack	Space (The Man Who Fell To Earth)	3:24
3	–Metronome (4)	Green And Blue	1:32
4	–Fit & Limo	Surrealist Waltz	3:33
5	–Carl Edwards	There Was A Man	3:44
6	–Townies	(Oh Dear) Miss Morse	3:31
7	–Masaki Batoh	Images Of April	3:10
8	–Alchemysts	Drop Out!	4:10
9	–Damon & Naomi	Translucent Carriages	4:17
10	–The Bevis Frond	Lepers And Roses	5:03
11	–Kitchen Cynics	Stardancer	5:29
12	–The Tower Recordings	I Saw The World	4:23
13	–Shy Camp	Love / Sex	2:09
14	–Mourning Cloak	I Shall Not Care	5:49
15	–Tom Rapp	Hopelessly Romantic	3:27
16	–Half Calf With Plexorjet	For The Dead In Space	4:20
17	–Shy Camp	Another Time	3:23