Reading can open the mind to a world of possibilities and has been known to increase mental stimulation and decrease stress. Make up your mind, another terrific advance moment from the forthcoming euphoria, is one of the best singles of chris stameys rich and varied career. Stamey, chris, chris stamey and friends, cs, private 1st class chris stamey, stamey a253466 artist. Chris stamey new songs for the 20th century cd amoeba music. Stamey has also been working as musical director for a series of big star tribute concerts. That so much of this new day is quite deliberately reliant on yesterday doesnt signal a creeping nostalgia as much as stamey s comfort with building upon his power pop past.
One has to hand it to chris stamey, a highly influential, quiet musician who has plied the trade of interesting,friendly and often unusually infectious, modest. Specialising in bruce springsteen, bob dylan, cds, vinyl and boxsets. As part of flyleafs independent bookstore day celebrations, join us for a reading and performance by chris stamey and perhaps a locally brewed adult beverage. One of the preeminent masters of that loosely defined domain known as power pop, stamey has served as its role model of sorts ever since blazing its trail with the dbs. From his tenures with the sneakers and the dbs on through to his subsequent solo projects, singersongwriter chris stamey remained a linchpin of the jangle pop renaissance. If you want to hear what precision and care is all about in songwriting and subsequently, the delivery, look no further than chris stamey. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from chris stamey at the discogs marketplace. With the release of euphoria, he may well have reached a new. Maybe its because he reconnected to his earliest successes, working again with old pal mitch easter on this project. As the opening track on chris stamey s latest studio outing, euphoria, universesized arms is a clear statement of intent for the rest of the record. A spy in the house of loud by chris stamey overdrive. May 05, 2015 by the time its over, youve made up your mind, alright.
Christopher charles chris stamey born december 6, 1954 is an american musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. A spy in the house of loud new york songs and stories by. The cosmic history of chris bell and the rise of big star as time passes, it gets harder to write about something you love, especially like a band you veer between adoration, hero worship. Chris stamey is the author of a spy in the house of loud 3. Euphoria is a meticulously researched homage to meads restless mind and a. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Strong hooks, expansive production, solid musicianship. Feb 05, 20 our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Never lightweight but never overbearing, the music of chris stamey is a marvel. The premise of euphoria is excellent and couldve been unlike anything else, but every single one of its plot points is underdeveloped. Brand new studio release by dbs legend and famed record producer chris stamey. It paints an incomplete portrait of tribes in new guinea and of an anthropologists fieldwork.
Chris stamey spent much of lovesick blues luxuriating in a hazily romantic twilight, but he eases himself into the bright light of a new day on its 2015 successor, euphoria. I f one anthropologists name is known beyond the field, it is that of margaret mead, and yet in all my years of studying anthropology i was never. Chris stamey experience a question of temperature yep roc 2005. The brilliance and precision of his writing and songcrafting. Apr 04, 2015 that gives universesized arms a stirring depth, as it opens chris stameys forthcoming yep rock release euphoria due on june 2, 2015, whisks you back in time, and hurtles you forward into things you might never have associated with stamey. Chris stamey biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. After a brief time playing with alex chilton, as well as mitch easter under the name sneakers, stamey formed the dbs with peter holsapple. Solo artist, producer, arranger, studio entrepreneur and the dbs. Prestigious as stameys resume is, euphoria makes it clear that the veteran artist is presently making some of the most. Chris stamey is a record producer, mixer, and audio engineer at modern recording, a recording studio located in chapel hill, nc. North carolina singerguitarist and sometime trumpeter chris stamey spent the late 70s and early 80s helping put the southeast on the map as a preeminent nouveau pop zone.
A spy in the house of loud is an endlessly fascinating odyssey through the worlds of southern pop, new york city art punk, and american indie rock. His recent albums include lovesick blues and euphoria, as well as falling off the sky with the dbs. As the opening track on chris stameys latest studio outing, euphoria, universesized arms is a clear statement of intent for the rest of the record. Chris stamey musical performance and reading from his new memoir. Book euphoria was established in 2015 when a group of authors saw a need to promote literacy in the chicagoland area. Its an apt title this, given that chris stamey has always been a master of euphoria in one way or another for quite a long time. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. The group released an independent album in 1972 but broke up in 1973, after its various members went off to college. Euphoria arrives with plenty of momentum, following chris stameys terrific 20 solo release lovesick blues, and the 2012 dbs reunion project falling off the sky. Offers mobile phones tech tech accessories gaming books dvd bluray music vinyl certified refurbished all offers.
That so much of this new day is quite deliberately reliant on yesterday doesnt signal a creeping nostalgia as much as stameys comfort with building upon his power pop past. His recent albums include lovesick blues and euphoria, as. Euphoria, a novel based on margaret mead, by lily king. Complete song listing of chris stamey on chris stamey songs list covid19. And if youve never indulged before, euphoria is as good a place to start and work your way backwards. Chris stameys new songs for the 20th century stands as a bold new chapter in.
Jun 09, 2015 if you want to hear what precision and care is all about in songwriting and subsequently, the delivery, look no further than chris stamey. At the age of 15, in 1970, easter joined the band rittenhouse square which included friends chris stamey, peter holsapple, and bobby locke. What can be said about the work of chris stamey that hasnt already been said. A spy in the house of loud new york songs and stories by chris. In addition to stameys own memorable compositions, euphorias highlights include the rousing opening track universesized arms, a previously unreleased ryan adams composition that adams sent to chris to record. Chris stamey musical performance and reading from his new.
One of the preeminent masters of that loosely defined domain known as power pop, stamey has served as its role model of sorts ever since blazing its trail with the dbs, and then later on, as a solo artist, producer and duo, with his pal and likeminded auteur. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. In accordance with the directives of government and health authorities, we have temporarily suspended operations. Before moving to washington, he edited the books section of the christian science monitor in boston. A spy in the house of loud is great title for chris stameys personal memoir, as much about his times as his own role in them, and by way of two other great titles, one from the anais nin novel in 1954 and one from the doors song in 1970. Chris stamey, make up your mind from euphoria 2015. Following the precedent set by lowe, hitchcock, and weller, chris stamey too has seen his profile continue to rise in recent years. By the time its over, youve made up your mind, alright. Visit musicmagpie for great deals and super savings with free delivery today. A cofounder of the dbs, chris stamey recreates the music scene in late 1970s new york city, recalling the birth of punk and other new.
Buy euphoria by chris stamey at mighty ape australia. The book is chris stameys recollections of the cultural period during which music became louder, meaner and funnier. Chris stamey, universesized arms from euphoria 2015. Its a book thats warm, fun and deeper than what you may expect. Shop official chris stamey merch, vinyl records, shirts and more. Christopher charles chris stamey born december 6, 1954 is an american musician, singer. Chris stamey euphoria vinyl lp badlands records online. To me, euphoria lives inside an electric guitar, chris stamey says of his new yep roc release. Euphoria by chris stamey 20150601 audio cd more buying choices. With euphoria, chris stamey returns to the guitardriven rock band dynamic to deliver 10 stellar songs rooted in his trademark sound. Chris stamey has participated in indie music of all stripes since the 1970s, as both a musician and a producer. Long established independent record shop based in cheltenham, gloucestershire. By looking backward, chris stamey manages to see a bright, euphoric future, one colored just as much by his influences as his own illustrious career. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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