Crash Test Dummies

Hi UIO_AMS -

Ever since you bought that first CD from us (MITCH DORGE: As Trees
Walking) - we've had your picture on our wall as "Customer of the
Year".

Every Friday night, we bake some mint cookies and sit in a circle
around your picture, chanting, "Oh UIO_AMS, oh UIO_AMS - what would
make you happy?"

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will make you happy:

The $5 CD sale.

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They are some great full-priced CDs that still sell for full price,
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--
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Op dinsdag 13 januari 2004 16:28 schreef Litpho het volgende:
Heaven & Hell, Jacksons semiklassieke werk over de zeven hoofdzonden.

* Litpho fanatiek Jackson-verzamelaar is

Op dinsdag 15 juni 2004 10:33 schreef UIO_AMS het volgende:
Litpho,

Tot mijn grote schaamte moet ik bekennen, dat ik dit helemaal vergeten ben. Zodra ik tijd heb, ga ik de CD kopen.

Op dinsdag 15 juni 2004 10:40 schreef Litpho het volgende:
Doen. Ik vind het een geweldige cd en intussen moet hij wel tegen een zacht prijsje te vinden zijn.

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The eighth Crash Test Dummies album, Songs of the Unforgiven, will be
available on October 12, 2004!

Songs of the Unforgiven is an unabashedly melancholy collection that
listeners may compare favorably with the work of a Nick Cave or a Tom
Waits. Some songs speak of love and hope; others reveal a much darker bent,
and, at times, plumb apocalyptic depths. An obvious detour from the
lascivious pop of Puss 'n' Boots, this new album is informed by biblical
imagery and the residual psychological effects of 9/11. Songs of the
Unforgiven is the fourth album CTD frontman Brad Roberts has released on
his own moniker, the recently re-named Deep Fried Records.

Roberts teamed up with producer Scott Harding (Medesky Martin and Wood, DJ
Logic) to produce this lush recording, made at the landmark Sacred Heart
Church in Duluth, Minnesota. The combination of the massive 19th century
pipe organ and the enormous resonance of the room make this record the most
haunting Crash Test Dummies record yet. Roberts' distinctive baritone,
which has inspired critical descriptions ranging from 'a basso profundo' to
a 'whiskey tenor', has found an ideal setting in the heightened sonority of
the old church.

Along with the pipe organ, other unconventional instruments are employed on
the record such as the harp and kettle drums. Singer Suzzy Roche (The Roche
Sisters) makes a guest appearance on several musical sonnets penned by
Roberts and harmonizes with CTD co-founding member Ellen Reid on about half
of the album tracks. "Working on this mysterious music reminded me ...
don't be afraid of the dark", says Roche. "I hope there are more 'songs for
the unforgiven' loafing around in the very forgivable heart and soul of the
one and only Brad Roberts."

Ellen Reid herself is an ubiquitous presence throughout the disc, her
evocative vocals sharpened to a lugubrious point. Roberts and Reid are
backed by the Duluth alternative trio Low.

Crash Test Dummies will recreate the performances of Songs of the
Unforgiven at Sacred Heart Church in Duluth in a live concert on Oct 12.
Additionally, the band will record some of their greatest hits in this
unique setting and will tape the performance for television broadcast in 2005.
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Brad Roberts' CD Release Party and a special acoustic session with the
Crash Test Dummies

Tuesday, October 12, 2004
8pm
$30/advance
$35/day of show

Last September, the Crash Test Dummies (featuring Brad Roberts) recorded
the CD, "Songs of the Unforgiven", at Sacred Heart Music Center in Duluth.
Come join us Tuesday, October 12th at 8pm and be part of Duluth musical
history with the release of a national recording at the Sacred Heart Music
Center and the filming of a TV special and DVD. The Crash Test Dummies will
be performing all of their greatest hits and music from "Songs of the
Unforgiven." Canada's Crash Test Dummies have earned their place as a
unique band with a twisted lyrical sense, folk-tinged musical slant and
baritone-throated vocalist. With special guests Suzzy Roche and Low.
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The newest Crash Test Dummies CD SONGS OF THE UNFORGIVEN (release date October 12, 2004) is an unabashedly melancholy collection that listeners may compare favorably with the work of a Nick Cave or a Tom Waits. Some songs speak of love and hope; others reveal a much darker bent, and, at times, plumb apocalyptic depths. An obvious detour from the lascivious pop of PUSS 'N' BOOTS, this new album is informed by biblical imagery and the residual psychological effects of 9/11. SONGS OF THE UNFORGIVEN is the fourth album CTD frontman Brad Roberts has released on his own moniker, the recently re-named Deep Fried Records.

Roberts teamed up with producer Scott Harding (Medesky Martin and Wood, DJ Logic) to produce this lush recording, made at the landmark Sacred Heart Church in Duluth, Minnesota. The combination of the massive 19th century pipe organ and the enormous resonance of the room make this record the most haunting Crash Test Dummies record yet. Roberts' distinctive baritone, which has inspired critical descriptions ranging from 'a basso profundo' to a 'whiskey tenor', has found an ideal setting in the heightened sonority of the old church.

Along with the pipe organ, other unconventional instruments are employed on the record such as the harp and kettle drums. Singer Suzzy Roche (The Roche Sisters) makes a guest appearance on several musical sonnets penned by Roberts and harmonizes with CTD co-founding member Ellen Reid on about half of the album tracks. "Working on this mysterious music reminded me ... don't be afraid of the dark", says Roche. "I hope there are more 'songs for the unforgiven' loafing around in the very forgivable heart and soul of the one and only Brad Roberts."

Ellen Reid herself is an ubiquitous presence throughout the disc, her evocative vocals sharpened to a lugubrious point. Roberts and Reid are backed by the Duluth alternative trio Low.

Crash Test Dummies will recreate the performances of SONGS OF THE UNFORGIVEN at Sacred Heart Church in Duluth in a live concert on Oct 12. Additionally, the band will record some of their greatest hits in this unique setting and will tape the performance for television broadcast in 2005.

Op zaterdag 7 februari 2004 11:59 schreef Tokay het volgende:
Leuk zeg, die is Mitch is echt heel sympathiek!

Ik zie dat partijtje squash er echt nog weleens van komen.

Fijne dag nog

Op donderdag 9 juni 2022 15:27 schreef UIO_AMS het volgende:
Ruim 18 jaar later lijkt het er van te komen. Dit weekend een potje squashen met hem als het uitkomt qua schema.

Op donderdag 9 juni 2022 16:46 schreef Tokay het volgende:
Hey UIO! Wat ontzettend leuk zeg, de aanhouder wint! Hopelijk gaat het squashen met Mitch nu dan eindelijk door.

Ik bewaar heel leuke herinneringen aan het interview dat ik zo’n 150 jaar geleden met hen had, zo grappig om het hier weer terug te lezen. Sympathieke gasten en fijne muziek.

Dat de band nog steeds bestaat wist ik niet eens.
Ik wens je veel plezier bij het concert. Breng je er verslag van uit?

Op zondag 12 juni 2022 17:28 schreef Z het volgende:
Jij hebt gewoon een privé-topic met Tokay!

Op zondag 12 juni 2022 19:15 schreef UIO_AMS het volgende:

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Een bijzondere band.

Op donderdag 9 juni 2022 16:46 schreef Tokay het volgende:

[..]
Hey UIO! Wat ontzettend leuk zeg, de aanhouder wint! Hopelijk gaat het squashen met Mitch nu dan eindelijk door.
...
Breng je er verslag van uit?

Op dinsdag 14 juni 2022 11:27 schreef yvonne het volgende:
Ik zag hetop je socials, tof man!

Op maandag 13 juni 2022 23:05 schreef UIO_AMS het volgende:
Was een hartstikke leuke middag met hem. Mooie pot squash gespeeld. En veel geouwehoerd over van alles en nog wat. Wedstrijd ging gelijk op. Hij heeft alleen net aan gewonnen met 3-2, maar hij beloofde me een rematch de volgende keer dat ze in Nederland zijn.

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Morgenavond zijn we bij het concert in Utrecht.

Op dinsdag 14 juni 2022 22:43 schreef Tokay het volgende:
Geweldig joh!

Op woensdag 15 juni 2022 13:54 schreef Tokay het volgende:
En nu maar hopen dat het geen 18 jaar duurt eer je revanche kunt nemen.

Op maandag 3 oktober 2022 12:29 schreef UIO_AMS het volgende:
Gaat kennelijk toch een stuk sneller dan verwacht. Komend weekend is hij met zijn vrouw in Amsterdam. We gaan wel een keer samen wat eten, maar een potje squashen kon hij niet verkopen aan zijn vrouw.

Op dinsdag 4 oktober 2022 18:41 schreef Tokay het volgende:
Wat leuk, veel plezier.