Melissa's Garage Revisited
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'Melissa's Garage Revisited' is an LP/CD released by Memphis garage-rock band the Oblivians
. The album features Austin
-based harmonicist Walter Daniels
and Memphis
-based vocalist Jeffrey Evans. The album was originally released as an EP in 1995 by Texas
record label, Undone. When released as an EP, the album was titled Walter Daniels Plays With Monsieur Jeffrey Evans & The Oblivians At Melissa's Garage
. For the rerelease, the title was shortened and four new tracks from a '68 Comeback
7" were appended. http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/people/d/danielsw.htm
(Additional tracks added for rerelease)
Oblivians
The Oblivians were an American punk rock trio that existed from 1993 to 1998. In the 1990s, their blues-infused brand of bravado, crudely-recorded music made them one of the most popular and prominent bands within the underground garage rock scene....
. The album features Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
-based harmonicist Walter Daniels
Walter Daniels
Walter Daniels is an American musician and harmonica player noted for introducing the instrument into a number of styles of music not usually associated with the harmonica, including punk rock, and avant-garde free improvisation.-History:...
and Memphis
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
-based vocalist Jeffrey Evans. The album was originally released as an EP in 1995 by Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
record label, Undone. When released as an EP, the album was titled Walter Daniels Plays With Monsieur Jeffrey Evans & The Oblivians At Melissa's Garage
Walter Daniels Plays with Monsieur Jeffrey Evans & The Oblivians at Melissa's Garage
Walter Daniels Plays With Monsieur Jeffrey Evans & The Oblivians At Melissa's Garage is a 10" album by Memphis garage-rock band the Oblivians. The album was released in 1995 by Texas record label, Undone. The album features Austin-based harmonicist Walter Daniels and Memphis-based vocalist Jeffery...
. For the rerelease, the title was shortened and four new tracks from a '68 Comeback
'68 Comeback
68 Comeback is an American garage rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1992 by singer, songwriter, and musicologist, Jeffrey Evans. For the purposes of the band, Jeffrey Evans is frequently billed as either "Monsieur Evans" or "Monsieur Jeffrey Evans." The group contains a revolving cast of...
7" were appended. http://www.grunnenrocks.nl/people/d/danielsw.htm
Track listing
- It Don't Take Too Much - 3:53
- Rockin' In the Graveyard - 2:53
- Don't Worry - 2:31
- Dearest Darling - 3:46
- We're Not In It to Lose - 1:58
(Additional tracks added for rerelease)
- Someday My Prince Will Come - 3:22
- The Darker the Berry - 2:03
- Sticks and Stones - 3:32
- Bending Like a Willow Tree - 3:15
Credits
- Greg OblivianGreg CartwrightGreg Cartwright, also known by his stage name Greg Oblivian, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Memphis, Tennessee. He currently fronts Reigning Sound and lives in Asheville, North Carolina...
- Guitar, vocals, drums - Jack OblivianJack YarberJack Yarber, also known by his stage name, Jack Oblivian, is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist based in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a founding member of the garage-bands The Compulsive Gamblers, and The Oblivans and currently fronts Jack O & the Tennessee Tearjerkers.Yarber has also been...
- Guitar, vocals, drums - Eric OblivianEric FriedlEric Friedl, also known by his stage name, Eric Oblivian, is the founder and owner of Goner Records, an independent music label and record store located in Memphis, Tennessee.He is also an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and entrepreneur...
- Guitar, vocals, drums - Monsieur Jeffrey EvansMonsieur Jeffrey EvansJeffrey Evans is singer and songwriter best known for his Memphis, TN based band 68 Comeback and The Gibsons Bros., South Filthy and his current solo career....
- Guitar, vocals - Walter DanielsWalter DanielsWalter Daniels is an American musician and harmonica player noted for introducing the instrument into a number of styles of music not usually associated with the harmonica, including punk rock, and avant-garde free improvisation.-History:...
- Harmonica, vocals