Lately, I've been having this thing for Johnette Napolitano. I just don't want to get too far away from the sound of her voice, whether it's her solo Sketchbooks or Scarred (which I posted here) or her work as vocalist & bassist with Concrete Blonde
Here's a compilation of previously unreleased tracks. A great place to start for newbie (all three of you) & ConBlonder alike. If you haven't listened to this band before (I'm talking to you three, pay attention), these are some alternate versions to some of their finest styles ("God is a Bullet" live [for the L.A.P.D.], "Bloodletting" extended version, & "Tomorrow, Wendy" live are particularly terrific). Then you can pick your favorites & go find the releases where they were featured. If you're already a fan, then here're some variations to add to the gold.
Tracklist –
It’ll Chew You up & Spit You Out
Everybody Knows
Free
God is a Bullet
Probably Will
Mandocello
The Ship Song
Joey (acoustic)
Little Wing (Hendix cover)
Roses Grow (live)
The Sky is a Poisonous Garden (live)
Bloodletting (The Vampire Song) extended version
Simple Twist of Fate (Dylan cover)
Side of the Road
100 Games of Solitaire
Tomorrow, Wendy (live)
Johnette has a 3-song solo EP entitled Naked that's a preview of her upcoming full-length solo album, tentatively set for release in September. Naked is, as the title suggests, a stripped down, acoustic set of Johnette's extraordinary voice & guitar.
Here's a taste, the third song entitled "Jazz on Vinyl". It’s a gritty ballad drenched in tequila & Johnette.
Enjoy,
NØ