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FRANKIE SIRAGUSA – ” Goodbye My Love: Lost Songs of the Beatles Covered and Rediscovered “

Posted: January 26, 2021 in CLASSIC ALBUMS, MUSIC
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Taking a break from his gig as the drummer for The Posies, multi-talented musician/producer/studio owner Frankie Siragusa “covers and rediscovers” 14 tunes that the Beatles wrote for other artists but never officially released themselves. A similar tack has been taken by numerous combos over the years—Apple Jam, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Band and The Beatnix are a few of ’em—but there is still room for talented, Beatle-loving musicians to put their stamp on these songs.

Siragusa sings lead on six of the songs, including the gorgeous, McCartney-penned rarity “Penina” and a version of “A World Without Love” that glides along with a distinct “I’m Only Sleeping” vibe. Keith Slettedahl (The 88) sings the bulk of the rest and particularly shines on “Goodbye” and “Woman.” (He’s credited with “McCartney vocals.”) Taking one lead vocal each are the Posies’ Ken Stringfellow (on George Harrison’s funky “Sour Milk Sea”) and Roger Joseph Manning Jr. (on the boppy, poppy “I’ll Keep You Satisfied”).

The whole deal was recorded on four tracks and the thing that distinguishes it from other releases of the same ilk is that some modern-sounding instrumental touches are seamlessly incorporated into several of the songs. It’s all just Wonderful. 

The POSIES – ” Failure ” Reissue

Posted: December 21, 2014 in MUSIC
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The Posies, left to right, Jon Auer, Dave Fox, Ken Stringfellow, and Mike Musburger, Chicago, June 27, 1993 - Paul Natkin/Getty Images

The Posies are the tragic overachievers of the 1990s alternative rock explosion. Hailing from Bellingham, Washington, the songwriting duo of Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow masterfully bridged the gap between the roaring, distorted crunch of Seattle grunge and the shimmering, pristine vocal harmonies of classic 1970s power-pop.

They possessed an unparalleled knack for writing soaring, Beatles-esque melodies wrapped in sharp, emotionally complex lyrics. Despite staggering critical acclaim and heavy backing from Geffen Records, they were unjustly overshadowed by their more cynical, abrasive peers, remaining a fiercely guarded secret for power-pop purists worldwide.

Originally released in 1988 on cassette, the debut album by Seattle power-poppers The Posies represents an important part of the Pacific Northwest music scene that wasn’t Sub-Pop or Grunge. “Failure” was a young sounding, yet very strong set of uber melodic pop songs that spiritually connected fans of Big Star, early R.E.M., The Replacements, Velvet Crush, and the Hollies. The band’s principals – Jon Auer and Ken Stringfellow – went on to become members of Big Star – and while fans would make the case that The Posies’ major labels were better albums than “Failure”, it’s inspiring to hear the pop bliss of a band struggling to find their voices, as The Posies certainly did.

The Posies, were Jon Auer, Dave Fox, Ken Stringfellow, and Mike Musburger,