Frosting on the Beater
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Frosting on the Beater is the third album by the Seattle rock group The Posies
, released in 1993. It featured a heavier, more intense sound than the band's prior works, in part due to production duties being handled by Don Fleming
. The band later revealed that the album title was a reference to masturbation. "Dream All Day," "Solar Sister" and "Definite Door" were released as singles, with the first two getting moderate airplay and the third being the band's only single to break the UK Top 75
. "Flavor of the Month" was a swipe at the many overnight-sensation grunge
bands in The Posies' hometown of Seattle. "Coming Right Along" appeared on the soundtrack to the movie The Basketball Diaries
(1995, Island Records). "Dream All Day" was later used as the title of the band's best-of compilation, released in 2000.
The Posies later remade "Flavor of the Month" with brand-new lyrics as "Voyage of the Aquanauts" for the series Bill Nye the Science Guy
.
and Ken Stringfellow
.
The Posies
The Posies are an alternative rock/power pop group. The band was formed in 1987 in Bellingham, Washington by primary songwriters Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow. They are best known for their radio hits "Golden Blunders" , as well as "Dream All Day", "Solar Sister" and "Flavor of the Month"...
, released in 1993. It featured a heavier, more intense sound than the band's prior works, in part due to production duties being handled by Don Fleming
Don Fleming (musician)
Don Fleming is an American musician, best known for being the frontman of Velvet Monkeys, B.A.L.L., and Gumball.-Biography:...
. The band later revealed that the album title was a reference to masturbation. "Dream All Day," "Solar Sister" and "Definite Door" were released as singles, with the first two getting moderate airplay and the third being the band's only single to break the UK Top 75
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
. "Flavor of the Month" was a swipe at the many overnight-sensation grunge
Grunge
Grunge is a subgenre of alternative rock that emerged during the mid-1980s in the American state of Washington, particularly in the Seattle area. Inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal, and indie rock, grunge is generally characterized by heavily distorted electric guitars, contrasting song...
bands in The Posies' hometown of Seattle. "Coming Right Along" appeared on the soundtrack to the movie The Basketball Diaries
The Basketball Diaries (film)
The Basketball Diaries is a 1995 American drama film directed by Scott Kalvert, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Lorraine Bracco, James Madio, and Mark Wahlberg...
(1995, Island Records). "Dream All Day" was later used as the title of the band's best-of compilation, released in 2000.
The Posies later remade "Flavor of the Month" with brand-new lyrics as "Voyage of the Aquanauts" for the series Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy
Bill Nye the Science Guy is an educational television program that originally aired from September 10, 1993 to June 20, 1998, hosted by Bill Nye and produced by Buena Vista Television. The show aired on PBS Kids and was also syndicated to local stations, making it the second first-run television...
.
Track listing
All songs by Jon AuerJon Auer
Jonathan P. "Jon" Auer is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star....
and Ken Stringfellow
Ken Stringfellow
Kenneth Stuart Stringfellow is an American musician, best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star.-Musical career:...
.
- "Dream All DayDream All Day"Dream All Day" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Posies, released as the first single released from its album Frosting on the Beater in 1993.-Track listing:#"Dream All Day"#"How She Lied By Living"...
" – 3:03 - "Solar SisterSolar Sister"Solar Sister" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Posies, released as the second single released from its album Frosting on the Beater in 1993.-Lyrics:The song mentions the book Sister Carrie by American novelist Theodore Dreiser....
" – 3:20 - "Flavor of the MonthFlavor of the Month"Flavor of the Month" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Posies, released as the third single released from its album Frosting on the Beater in 1993.-Comments:...
" – 2:34 - "Love Letter Boxes" – 3:09
- "Definite DoorDefinite Door"Definite Door" is a song by the American alternative rock band The Posies, released as the final single released from its album Frosting on the Beater in 1994.-Track listing:#"Definite Door"#"Song of the Baker"#"Ooh Child"...
" – 4:12 - "Burn & Shine" – 6:56
- "Earlier than Expected" – 3:33
- "20 Questions" – 3:54
- "When Mute Tongues Can Speak" – 3:28
- "Lights Out" – 4:14
- "How She Lied by Living" – 3:58
- "Coming Right Along" – 6:18
Personnel
- Jon AuerJon AuerJonathan P. "Jon" Auer is an American musician who co-founded the power pop band The Posies, along with Ken Stringfellow. Auer and Stringfellow have also been a part of the rejuvenated Big Star....
- Guitar, vocals - Ken StringfellowKen StringfellowKenneth Stuart Stringfellow is an American musician, best known for his work with The Posies, R.E.M., and the re-formed Big Star.-Musical career:...
- Guitar, vocals - Dave Fox - Bass
- Mike Musburger - Drums