WFMU: The Evan "Funk" Davies Show: Playlist from June 30, 2010

The Evan "Funk" Davies Show: Playlist from June 30, 2010

Every show starts with the ’70s! We’ll rediscover forgotten rockers, revisit unfairly maligned disco beats and replay power-pop favorites. Next: plenty of new releases, occasional live bands and more. Don’t let the nickname confuse you.

June 30, 2010: SOFT TAGS live set!
Soft Tags' latest release, the double CD Mathematical Monsters, garnered near-universal comparisons to early Clean and Go-Betweens, and we see no reason to buck that trend. We're also confident that it's the best album ever to be inspired by Benoit Mandelbrot. The Portland-based group is on tour across the USA - check out their myspace page for complete tour info, and make sure you catch them in person and/or on the radio.

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Artist	Track	Album	Label	Year	Comments	New	Approx. start time
duncan browne	the wild places "the wild places" by "duncan browne"	7"	sire	1978	(The song is way better than this album jacket would lead you to believe.)		0:00:00 (Pop-up)
carlton melton	call and response "call and response" by "carlton melton"	split 12" with empty shapes	mid-to-late			*	0:05:17 (Pop-up)
david bowie	v-2 schneider "v-2 schneider" by "david bowie"	heroes	ryko	1991	CD reissue, orig 1977		0:17:14 (Pop-up)
marshmallow staircase	platinum palace	terror de lune	summer steps			*	0:20:14 (Pop-up)
the clean	in the dreamlife you need a rubber soul	mister pop	merge	2009	Check their set from the Primavera fest!		0:23:11 (Pop-up)

live set from SOFT TAGS engineered by Mike Sin Richard Shirk (vocals, gtr) Christian Hurd (guitar, Ebow, glockenspiel, vocals) Adam Jones (bass, glockenspiel) Gordon Nickel (drums, vocals) Currently on tour across the US, from east to west - check their MySpace page for dates near you! You can also find them on Facebook, and look for their most recent release, Mathematical Monsters - as well as their previous five(!) releases.
soft tags	they live by night "they live by night" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:31:55 (Pop-up)
soft tags	cave song "cave song" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:35:38 (Pop-up)
soft tags	suit of lights "suit of lights" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:40:31 (Pop-up)
soft tags	the pine barrens "the pine barrens" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:44:48 (Pop-up)
soft tags	#6 "#6" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:49:53 (Pop-up)
soft tags	cut the right wire "cut the right wire" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:54:16 (Pop-up)
soft tags	chat with efd "chat with efd" by "soft tags"	live on wfmu					0:58:56 (Pop-up)

the ponys	pop culture "pop culture" by "the ponys"	deathbed plus 4	matador			*	1:07:18 (Pop-up)
real numbers	boats & cars "boats & cars" by "real numbers"	s/t 12" ep	three dimensional			*	1:10:56 (Pop-up)
single bullet theory	there is the boy	s/t	artifacts		from 1979; now available on the Free Music Archive!		1:13:07 (Pop-up)
teenage fanclub	baby lee "baby lee" by "teenage fanclub"	shadows	merge			*	1:16:54 (Pop-up)

bare wires	seeking love "seeking love" by "bare wires"	seeking love	castle face		sent to me in this wonderful packaging:	*	1:29:39 (Pop-up)
davila 666	y me pregunto "y me pregunto" by "davila 666"	12" ep	rob's house			*	1:32:27 (Pop-up)
ohio express	sweeter than sugar "sweeter than sugar" by "ohio express"	va-bubble gum music is the naked truth	rev-ola			*	1:36:00 (Pop-up)
the poppees	if she cries "if she cries" by "the poppees"	pop goes the anthology	bomp			*	1:38:01 (Pop-up)
first base!	she's boy crazy "she's boy crazy" by "first base!"	she's boy crazy 7" ep	play pinball!			*	1:40:30 (Pop-up)

bermuda triangles	intervention "intervention" by "bermuda triangles"	reptilian intervention	cnp records			*	1:47:37 (Pop-up)
ozzie	beach girls "beach girls" by "ozzie"	the parabolic rock 1975-1982	s.s.			*	1:49:46 (Pop-up)
apache	boys life "boys life" by "apache"	boomtown gems	birdman	2008	next week's live in-studio guests! Also playing in town tomorrow at Cake Shop, Friday at Don Pedro's, Saturday at the Delancey, and many more dates - see them all here.		1:52:52 (Pop-up)
supercluster	sunflower clock "sunflower clock" by "supercluster"	waves	cloud		with Vanessa Briscoe Hay of Pylon; catch their first-ever NYC show next Tuesday the 6th at Highline Ballroom, opening for the B-52s!		1:55:37 (Pop-up)

meredith meyer	it's spooky to be young	it's spooky to be young	self-released		playing Monday night at the Mercury Lounge with Beau Jennings, Common Prayer and Andrew Carter.	*	2:07:11 (Pop-up)
class action	careful what you say	journal of ardency 10" ep	terrible			*	2:13:07 (Pop-up)
richard lloyd	misty eyes "misty eyes" by "richard lloyd"	alchemy	elektra	1979			2:17:53 (Pop-up)
the laureates	no control "no control" by "the laureates"	no kontrol cd ep	funambulist			*	2:21:48 (Pop-up)
flight	ghosts "ghosts" by "flight"	7"	plastic spoons			*	2:25:10 (Pop-up)

the liminanas	migas 2000 "migas 2000" by "the liminanas"	7"	hozac			*	2:33:10 (Pop-up)
flash and the pan	the african shuffle	s/t	epic	1979			2:36:34 (Pop-up)
jameson raid	straight from the butchers	just as the dust has settled	shadow kingdom			*	2:40:57 (Pop-up)
chin chin	jungle of fear "jungle of fear" by "chin chin"	sound of the westway	mississippi		CD reissue; orig 1985	*	2:45:00 (Pop-up)

mount carmel	zz breakers "zz breakers" by "mount carmel"	s/t	siltbreeze			*	2:50:44 (Pop-up)
turzi	buenos aires "buenos aires" by "turzi"	b	record makers			*	2:54:06 (Pop-up)

Listener comments!
	9:02pm john: Hey Evan! One more cool thing about the Wednesday slot...a show that starts on time--one or two more songs! (And good luck with Loney.)
	9:07pm efd: Hi John! We should clarify for the non-baseball fans in the audience that you're referring to James Loney, not Roy. :) Good point about the start time, although I was always enjoying whatever was happening on Tom's show so much that I didn't really care if he ran over!
	9:10pm cheri: efd--have a happy & safe 4th
	9:11pm john: I'd never waive a Groovie!
	9:16pm efd: ha, I should hope not! Hi Cheri, happy & safe 4th to you too.
	9:32pm eappy: this is still strangely early.
	9:33pm efd: I know!
	9:37pm AZ: I remain un-used to listening to this show during daylight hours. (but i'm working on it.)
	9:41pm efd: yeah, I still haven't settled into a good routine yet for this new time. But, I sure am glad when I get home and it's barely 1am!
	9:47pm efd: Also, I'm not sure why exactly but it didn't occur to me to take any photos during the session! I guess they had me hypmotized.
	9:48pm efd: plus it didn't even occur to me until today that I forgot to take pictures in the first place.
	9:55pm AZ: That's tragic. But perhaps it will simply increase the mystique...
	9:57pm Sybil: Good evening all! WhoTF is Roy Loney?
	9:58pm Swami: Great stuff this far EFD! Thanks.
	9:58pm efd: Sybil! I'm glad your here, there's a question in the interview I asked with you in mind. Roy Loney is a founding member of the Flamin' Groovies.
	9:59pm john: Sybil--Guitarist for the ACTUAL world's greatest rock 'n roll band™.
	9:59pm efd: thanks, Swami!
	10:01pm Sybil: Oooooh. Thanks., efd. The interview hasn't happened yet? ::checking:: Thanks for answering my question, EFD and john. I actually should have known that. I blame the fact that I haven't had dinner yet. Great music to cook by!
	10:05pm ?: guitarist?
	10:08pm minnesota jeff: THE PONYS! So good.
	10:10pm efd: ?, I'm not sure if you're saying "who was the guitarist" or "guitarist? It didn't sound like there was much guitar going on." Richard and Curtis both played guitar, and many effects pedals were in use.
	10:11pm efd: Jeff, coincidentally here's a band from your state following the Ponys.
	10:12pm Kat: Ponys yesss.
	10:15pm john: I have a vague recollection of seeing Single Bullet Theory in about 1980. Might have opened for the Stranglers. Or not.
	10:17pm efd: Not out of question, that's when they were active.
	10:18pm Swami: Rockin/ the rockin' hard rockers. It is what drips of a certain age call "Tasty". Never thought I'd chuck the adjective at Single Bullet Theorry.
	10:19pm john: I believe I saw them at the late, lamented Shaboo Inn in Willimantic, CT. Burned, presumably for insurance, circa 1982-3.
	10:20pm minnesota jeff: Hmm, I was out of the room when "Real Numbers" were playing. I know they are from here, but I have yet to see them / hear them.
	10:22pm Sybil: Is that "real numbers" as in not imaginary numbers? Do we have ourselves a math theme developing tonight?
	10:28pm Swami: Ain't shittin'u just got me withy that one; Farg North Decoder.35 years later.
	10:42pm cheri: g'nite evan,,,remember be safe
	10:47pm Sybil: Bubblegum has hidden meanings?
	10:47pm john: Bubblegum Music...etc.. is actually a reissue of a 1969ish comp on Buddah. More recently a great book on bubblegum had the same title. Pop nerd moment ends.
	10:55pm efd: ah - thanks John!
	10:58pm lisa jane persky: Gary Valentine and The Know on that Sharp Cuts album Elektra/Asylum
	10:59pm lisa jane persky: Great show, efd!
	11:00pm efd: thanks, ljp! And thanks for the Sharp Cuts info
	11:10pm lisa jane persky: you're very welcome. love your bubblegum colors, too.
	11:18pm emma b: ah thanks A LOT mr. funk d, for making me need instant gratification buying for music that won't be officially released for 2 more weeks! (yes. the bublegum comp... ) :) great set!
	11:20pm efd: It's what I do, Emma. It's what I do. (and thanks!)
	11:24pm Brian: Well into your third hour of yumminess, and loving it here.... The music has been a fine companion elevating an evening otherwise mired in the ordinary.
	11:27pm efd: Hey Brian, thanks for checking in - glad you're enjoying the show!
	11:37pm Brian: Too bad The Liminanas wasn't on an LP, was definitely ready to hear another track...
	11:37pm Michael from the Left Coast: Just joined in--nice to see some Meredith Meyer on the playlist. She sang an amazing version of Olivia Newton John's "Magic" at a karaoke party we both attended!
	11:39pm AZ: Eerie synchronicity again. Just played this Flash & The Pan album all the way through last week for the first time since probably 1985. "Hey Saint Peter" remains a total classic; "Down Among The Dead Men" ain't bad either. And this, of course.
	11:41pm Michael from the Left Coast: ljp-- not only are The Know on the Sharp Cuts album--its's the best song on the album (wait, is Heart of Stone by SVT on that too, I can't remember now).
	11:42pm efd: ha! that's pretty funny, AZ. Michael, I can totally hear her doing that ONJ song. I think Hearts Of Stone might be on Declaration Of Independents...?
	11:42pm efd: Brian, I think there's a Liminanas full-length in the works.
	11:44pm lisa jane persky: I can't believe this I'm not sure I remember which song it is, Michael. Is it "I Like Girls"?
	11:44pm Michael from the Left Coast: EFD FTW--Declaration of Independents it was LJP--it was I Like Girls
	11:46pm Sybil: j"je ne suis pas tres drogue" played recently on the efd show (another liminanas hit!!!)
	11:49pm Sybil: Oops, jittered on the keyboard there. I just get so excited thinking about liminanas.
	11:50pm lisa jane persky: Thanks, Michael.
	11:58pm lisa jane persky: This cut is scary soundrack music if you're like me and happen to be looking at hurricane footage. Reminds me of the Sorcerer soundtrack from Tangerine Dream which is a favorite of mine.
	11:58pm john: On another topic, rain delay or no, I can't believe this show is going to end before the Mets game.
	12:00am lisa jane persky: Goodnight, Evan.

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Artist	Track	Album	Label	Year	Comments	New	Approx. start time
duncan browne	the wild places "the wild places" by "duncan browne"	7"	sire	1978	(The song is way better than this album jacket would lead you to believe.)		0:00:00 (Pop-up)
carlton melton	call and response "call and response" by "carlton melton"	split 12" with empty shapes	mid-to-late			*	0:05:17 (Pop-up)
david bowie	v-2 schneider "v-2 schneider" by "david bowie"	heroes	ryko	1991	CD reissue, orig 1977		0:17:14 (Pop-up)
marshmallow staircase	platinum palace	terror de lune	summer steps			*	0:20:14 (Pop-up)
the clean	in the dreamlife you need a rubber soul	mister pop	merge	2009	Check their set from the Primavera fest!		0:23:11 (Pop-up)

live set from SOFT TAGS engineered by Mike Sin Richard Shirk (vocals, gtr) Christian Hurd (guitar, Ebow, glockenspiel, vocals) Adam Jones (bass, glockenspiel) Gordon Nickel (drums, vocals) Currently on tour across the US, from east to west - check their MySpace page for dates near you! You can also find them on Facebook, and look for their most recent release, Mathematical Monsters - as well as their previous five(!) releases.
soft tags	they live by night "they live by night" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:31:55 (Pop-up)
soft tags	cave song "cave song" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:35:38 (Pop-up)
soft tags	suit of lights "suit of lights" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:40:31 (Pop-up)
soft tags	the pine barrens "the pine barrens" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:44:48 (Pop-up)
soft tags	#6 "#6" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:49:53 (Pop-up)
soft tags	cut the right wire "cut the right wire" by "soft tags"	live on WFMU					0:54:16 (Pop-up)
soft tags	chat with efd "chat with efd" by "soft tags"	live on wfmu					0:58:56 (Pop-up)

the ponys	pop culture "pop culture" by "the ponys"	deathbed plus 4	matador			*	1:07:18 (Pop-up)
real numbers	boats & cars "boats & cars" by "real numbers"	s/t 12" ep	three dimensional			*	1:10:56 (Pop-up)
single bullet theory	there is the boy	s/t	artifacts		from 1979; now available on the Free Music Archive!		1:13:07 (Pop-up)
teenage fanclub	baby lee "baby lee" by "teenage fanclub"	shadows	merge			*	1:16:54 (Pop-up)

bare wires	seeking love "seeking love" by "bare wires"	seeking love	castle face		sent to me in this wonderful packaging:	*	1:29:39 (Pop-up)
davila 666	y me pregunto "y me pregunto" by "davila 666"	12" ep	rob's house			*	1:32:27 (Pop-up)
ohio express	sweeter than sugar "sweeter than sugar" by "ohio express"	va-bubble gum music is the naked truth	rev-ola			*	1:36:00 (Pop-up)
the poppees	if she cries "if she cries" by "the poppees"	pop goes the anthology	bomp			*	1:38:01 (Pop-up)
first base!	she's boy crazy "she's boy crazy" by "first base!"	she's boy crazy 7" ep	play pinball!			*	1:40:30 (Pop-up)

bermuda triangles	intervention "intervention" by "bermuda triangles"	reptilian intervention	cnp records			*	1:47:37 (Pop-up)
ozzie	beach girls "beach girls" by "ozzie"	the parabolic rock 1975-1982	s.s.			*	1:49:46 (Pop-up)
apache	boys life "boys life" by "apache"	boomtown gems	birdman	2008	next week's live in-studio guests! Also playing in town tomorrow at Cake Shop, Friday at Don Pedro's, Saturday at the Delancey, and many more dates - see them all here.		1:52:52 (Pop-up)
supercluster	sunflower clock "sunflower clock" by "supercluster"	waves	cloud		with Vanessa Briscoe Hay of Pylon; catch their first-ever NYC show next Tuesday the 6th at Highline Ballroom, opening for the B-52s!		1:55:37 (Pop-up)

meredith meyer	it's spooky to be young	it's spooky to be young	self-released		playing Monday night at the Mercury Lounge with Beau Jennings, Common Prayer and Andrew Carter.	*	2:07:11 (Pop-up)
class action	careful what you say	journal of ardency 10" ep	terrible			*	2:13:07 (Pop-up)
richard lloyd	misty eyes "misty eyes" by "richard lloyd"	alchemy	elektra	1979			2:17:53 (Pop-up)
the laureates	no control "no control" by "the laureates"	no kontrol cd ep	funambulist			*	2:21:48 (Pop-up)
flight	ghosts "ghosts" by "flight"	7"	plastic spoons			*	2:25:10 (Pop-up)

the liminanas	migas 2000 "migas 2000" by "the liminanas"	7"	hozac			*	2:33:10 (Pop-up)
flash and the pan	the african shuffle	s/t	epic	1979			2:36:34 (Pop-up)
jameson raid	straight from the butchers	just as the dust has settled	shadow kingdom			*	2:40:57 (Pop-up)
chin chin	jungle of fear "jungle of fear" by "chin chin"	sound of the westway	mississippi		CD reissue; orig 1985	*	2:45:00 (Pop-up)

mount carmel	zz breakers "zz breakers" by "mount carmel"	s/t	siltbreeze			*	2:50:44 (Pop-up)
turzi	buenos aires "buenos aires" by "turzi"	b	record makers			*	2:54:06 (Pop-up)

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Listener comments!
	9:02pm john: Hey Evan! One more cool thing about the Wednesday slot...a show that starts on time--one or two more songs! (And good luck with Loney.)
	9:07pm efd: Hi John! We should clarify for the non-baseball fans in the audience that you're referring to James Loney, not Roy. :) Good point about the start time, although I was always enjoying whatever was happening on Tom's show so much that I didn't really care if he ran over!
	9:10pm cheri: efd--have a happy & safe 4th
	9:11pm john: I'd never waive a Groovie!
	9:16pm efd: ha, I should hope not! Hi Cheri, happy & safe 4th to you too.
	9:32pm eappy: this is still strangely early.
	9:33pm efd: I know!
	9:37pm AZ: I remain un-used to listening to this show during daylight hours. (but i'm working on it.)
	9:41pm efd: yeah, I still haven't settled into a good routine yet for this new time. But, I sure am glad when I get home and it's barely 1am!
	9:47pm efd: Also, I'm not sure why exactly but it didn't occur to me to take any photos during the session! I guess they had me hypmotized.
	9:48pm efd: plus it didn't even occur to me until today that I forgot to take pictures in the first place.
	9:55pm AZ: That's tragic. But perhaps it will simply increase the mystique...
	9:57pm Sybil: Good evening all! WhoTF is Roy Loney?
	9:58pm Swami: Great stuff this far EFD! Thanks.
	9:58pm efd: Sybil! I'm glad your here, there's a question in the interview I asked with you in mind. Roy Loney is a founding member of the Flamin' Groovies.
	9:59pm john: Sybil--Guitarist for the ACTUAL world's greatest rock 'n roll band™.
	9:59pm efd: thanks, Swami!
	10:01pm Sybil: Oooooh. Thanks., efd. The interview hasn't happened yet? ::checking:: Thanks for answering my question, EFD and john. I actually should have known that. I blame the fact that I haven't had dinner yet. Great music to cook by!
	10:05pm ?: guitarist?
	10:08pm minnesota jeff: THE PONYS! So good.
	10:10pm efd: ?, I'm not sure if you're saying "who was the guitarist" or "guitarist? It didn't sound like there was much guitar going on." Richard and Curtis both played guitar, and many effects pedals were in use.
	10:11pm efd: Jeff, coincidentally here's a band from your state following the Ponys.
	10:12pm Kat: Ponys yesss.
	10:15pm john: I have a vague recollection of seeing Single Bullet Theory in about 1980. Might have opened for the Stranglers. Or not.
	10:17pm efd: Not out of question, that's when they were active.
	10:18pm Swami: Rockin/ the rockin' hard rockers. It is what drips of a certain age call "Tasty". Never thought I'd chuck the adjective at Single Bullet Theorry.
	10:19pm john: I believe I saw them at the late, lamented Shaboo Inn in Willimantic, CT. Burned, presumably for insurance, circa 1982-3.
	10:20pm minnesota jeff: Hmm, I was out of the room when "Real Numbers" were playing. I know they are from here, but I have yet to see them / hear them.
	10:22pm Sybil: Is that "real numbers" as in not imaginary numbers? Do we have ourselves a math theme developing tonight?
	10:28pm Swami: Ain't shittin'u just got me withy that one; Farg North Decoder.35 years later.
	10:42pm cheri: g'nite evan,,,remember be safe
	10:47pm Sybil: Bubblegum has hidden meanings?
	10:47pm john: Bubblegum Music...etc.. is actually a reissue of a 1969ish comp on Buddah. More recently a great book on bubblegum had the same title. Pop nerd moment ends.
	10:55pm efd: ah - thanks John!
	10:58pm lisa jane persky: Gary Valentine and The Know on that Sharp Cuts album Elektra/Asylum
	10:59pm lisa jane persky: Great show, efd!
	11:00pm efd: thanks, ljp! And thanks for the Sharp Cuts info
	11:10pm lisa jane persky: you're very welcome. love your bubblegum colors, too.
	11:18pm emma b: ah thanks A LOT mr. funk d, for making me need instant gratification buying for music that won't be officially released for 2 more weeks! (yes. the bublegum comp... ) :) great set!
	11:20pm efd: It's what I do, Emma. It's what I do. (and thanks!)
	11:24pm Brian: Well into your third hour of yumminess, and loving it here.... The music has been a fine companion elevating an evening otherwise mired in the ordinary.
	11:27pm efd: Hey Brian, thanks for checking in - glad you're enjoying the show!
	11:37pm Brian: Too bad The Liminanas wasn't on an LP, was definitely ready to hear another track...
	11:37pm Michael from the Left Coast: Just joined in--nice to see some Meredith Meyer on the playlist. She sang an amazing version of Olivia Newton John's "Magic" at a karaoke party we both attended!
	11:39pm AZ: Eerie synchronicity again. Just played this Flash & The Pan album all the way through last week for the first time since probably 1985. "Hey Saint Peter" remains a total classic; "Down Among The Dead Men" ain't bad either. And this, of course.
	11:41pm Michael from the Left Coast: ljp-- not only are The Know on the Sharp Cuts album--its's the best song on the album (wait, is Heart of Stone by SVT on that too, I can't remember now).
	11:42pm efd: ha! that's pretty funny, AZ. Michael, I can totally hear her doing that ONJ song. I think Hearts Of Stone might be on Declaration Of Independents...?
	11:42pm efd: Brian, I think there's a Liminanas full-length in the works.
	11:44pm lisa jane persky: I can't believe this I'm not sure I remember which song it is, Michael. Is it "I Like Girls"?
	11:44pm Michael from the Left Coast: EFD FTW--Declaration of Independents it was LJP--it was I Like Girls
	11:46pm Sybil: j"je ne suis pas tres drogue" played recently on the efd show (another liminanas hit!!!)
	11:49pm Sybil: Oops, jittered on the keyboard there. I just get so excited thinking about liminanas.
	11:50pm lisa jane persky: Thanks, Michael.
	11:58pm lisa jane persky: This cut is scary soundrack music if you're like me and happen to be looking at hurricane footage. Reminds me of the Sorcerer soundtrack from Tangerine Dream which is a favorite of mine.
	11:58pm john: On another topic, rain delay or no, I can't believe this show is going to end before the Mets game.
	12:00am lisa jane persky: Goodnight, Evan.

The Evan "Funk" Davies Show: Playlist from June 30, 2010

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