Pawn Shoppe Heart
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Pawn Shoppe Heart is the major-label debut of American garage rock revival band The Von Bondies
, and their second album, released in 2004.
The record was met with critical acclaim, and helped lend even further voice to the Detroit garage punk
underground
brought to mainstream success by The White Stripes
two years prior. The record has an average score of 80% on Metacritic.com. On the last track, after the three-minute silence following "Pawn Shoppe Heart", there's a hidden track: a cover of "Try a Little Tenderness
", a song from the 1930s.
A shortened version of "C'mon C'mon" is the theme song for the American comedy-drama television show, Rescue Me
. It is featured on the EA videogames "Burnout 3: Takedown" and "MVP Baseball 2004". The track "Mairead" is about Queens of Noize
DJ Mairead Nash, who has been associated with Jason Stollsteimer
. MLB Network
uses a brief clip of "C'mon C'mon" as the opening of their new show 30 Clubs in 30 Days.
The song "C'mon C'mon" was released as downloadable content for Rock Band
and Rock Band 2
on March 31, 2009 for Xbox 360
and April 2, 2009 for PS3. This track became available as DLC for the Wii
version of Rock Band 2
on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 for $2 (200 Wii Points).
except where noted.
The Von Bondies
The Von Bondies were an American alternative rock band. The group disbanded in July 2011. Its most recent members were Jason Stollsteimer on vocals and lead guitar, Christy Hunt on rhythm guitar and Leann Banks on bass guitar...
, and their second album, released in 2004.
The record was met with critical acclaim, and helped lend even further voice to the Detroit garage punk
Garage punk
Garage punk is a fusion of garage rock and punk rock. It is fast-paced lo-fi music characterized by a dirty, choppy guitar sound—usually played by bands who are on independent record labels or who are unsigned...
underground
Underground music
Underground music comprises a range of different musical genres that operate outside of mainstream culture. Such music can typically share common values, such as the valuing of sincerity and intimacy; an emphasis on freedom of creative expression; an appreciation of artistic creativity...
brought to mainstream success by The White Stripes
The White Stripes
The White Stripes was an American rock band, formed in 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. The group consisted of the songwriter Jack White and drummer Meg White . Jack and Meg White were previously married to each other, but are now divorced...
two years prior. The record has an average score of 80% on Metacritic.com. On the last track, after the three-minute silence following "Pawn Shoppe Heart", there's a hidden track: a cover of "Try a Little Tenderness
Try a Little Tenderness
"Try a Little Tenderness" is a love song written by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly and Harry M. Woods, and recorded initially on December 8, 1932 by the Ray Noble Orchestra followed by both Ruth Etting and Bing Crosby in 1933...
", a song from the 1930s.
A shortened version of "C'mon C'mon" is the theme song for the American comedy-drama television show, Rescue Me
Rescue Me (TV series)
Rescue Me is an American television drama series that premiered on the FX Network on July 21, 2004, and concluded on September 7, 2011. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of a group of New York City firefighters in the fictitious Ladder 62 / Engine 99 firehouse.The show...
. It is featured on the EA videogames "Burnout 3: Takedown" and "MVP Baseball 2004". The track "Mairead" is about Queens of Noize
Queens of Noize
Queens of Noize are an English indie/disco or Wonky pop DJ duo based in London. The constituent members are Mairead Nash and Tabitha Denholm.-Career:...
DJ Mairead Nash, who has been associated with Jason Stollsteimer
Jason Stollsteimer
Jason Stollsteimer is the vocalist and guitarist for the American indie rock band The Von Bondies. Stollsteimer also is the main songwriter and producer of the Von Bondies...
. MLB Network
MLB Network
MLB Network is an American television specialty channel dedicated to professional baseball. It is primarily owned by Major League Baseball. Comcast, DirecTV, Time Warner Cable and Cox Communications have minority ownership of the new network, with MLB retaining a controlling two-thirds share...
uses a brief clip of "C'mon C'mon" as the opening of their new show 30 Clubs in 30 Days.
The song "C'mon C'mon" was released as downloadable content for Rock Band
Rock Band
Rock Band is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems, published by MTV Games and Electronic Arts. It is the first title in the Rock Band series. The PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions were released in the United States on November 20, 2007, while the PlayStation 2 version was...
and Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2 is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems. It is the sequel to Rock Band and is the second title in the series. The game allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments...
on March 31, 2009 for Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
and April 2, 2009 for PS3. This track became available as DLC for the Wii
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
version of Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2
Rock Band 2 is a music video game developed by Harmonix Music Systems. It is the sequel to Rock Band and is the second title in the series. The game allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments...
on Tuesday, April 7, 2009 for $2 (200 Wii Points).
Track listing
All songs written by Jason StollsteimerJason Stollsteimer
Jason Stollsteimer is the vocalist and guitarist for the American indie rock band The Von Bondies. Stollsteimer also is the main songwriter and producer of the Von Bondies...
except where noted.
- "No Regrets" – 2:34
- "Broken Man" – 2:10
- "C'mon C'mon" – 2:15
- "Tell Me What You See" – 1:56
- "Been Swank" – 2:44
- "Mairead" – 5:11
- "Not That Social" – 3:01
- "Crawl Through the Darkness" – 2:45
- "The Fever" – 2:38
- "Right of Way" – 3:46
- "Poison Ivy" – 2:14
- "Pawn Shoppe Heart" / "Try a Little TendernessTry a Little Tenderness"Try a Little Tenderness" is a love song written by Jimmy Campbell, Reg Connelly and Harry M. Woods, and recorded initially on December 8, 1932 by the Ray Noble Orchestra followed by both Ruth Etting and Bing Crosby in 1933...
" (Stollsteimer, Irving KingIrving KingJimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly were British music publishers and songwriting team...
, Harry M. WoodsHarry M. WoodsHenry MacGregor Woods was a Tin Pan Alley songwriter and pianist. Woods is sometimes credited as Harry Woods.-Early life:...
)– 9:28