Dear 23 is the second album by seattle alternative rockgrungepower pop band the posies. But those experiences have simply served to strengthen the bonds between them. The posies is an american indie rock band, originally from bellingham, wa. They are best known for their radio hits golden blunders from dear 23, as well as dream all day, solar sister and flavor of the month from frosting on the beater.
We made the decision to stick to just the original albums for the vinyl release, and give it room to breathe across two glorious slabs of wax. Elsewhere on this page i posted a picture of two of the posies tribute tapes that members of dear 23 made back in the 90s. It struck me that many of us who were on the tape may have digital copies of our songs and newer posies covers. When i compiled a set of posies rarities bsides, compilation tracks, etc. The band was formed in 1987 in bellingham, washington by primary songwriters jon auer and ken stringfellow. Listen to bloodcandyby the posies on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. We were lucky to find ourselves living just a few doors down the road in seattle from arthur rick roberts and mike musburger, who agreed to join our band on bass and drums, respectively. December 3, 2018 the posies dear 23 2018 april 18, 2016 the posies solid states 2016 september 28, 2010 the posies blood \ candy 2010. Dear 23 offers all the proof you could ask for that the posies were major talents. The vaguely folky songs have echoes not only of chris bells postbig star solo recordings, but the occasional. Mar 08, 2019 dear 23 on cd came out in the early days of the format, and the older cds are not exactly true to the analog masters the albums were made on. Catch the posies on their 30th anniversary tour in 2018 too. During an onoff career thats spanned three decades, the seattlerooted outfit, led by musical polymaths jon auer and ken stringfellow, have shaped and reshaped their muse, creating one of the more compelling catalogues in modern pop. Originally released by the band on cassette, then issued on lp with one track removed for the thencurrent time constraints, and later on cd, failure set the independent music world on fire.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. Dear 23 will be reissued by omnivore recordings who have, among many releases new and old, reissued our first album failure plus releases by big star. Song for song, dear 23 may not be the posies career defining moment but is the most impeccably manicured and graceful record they would ever attach their name to not to mention one of their masterpieces. Hey, everyone has an opinion, but thats just sacrilege. Dear 23, the posies second album, made a splash when it was first released in. The posies dear 23 reissue, remastered, deluxe edition. When the posies returned with a new album in 1993, their hometown seattle scene had blown wide open. Aug 21, 2018 when omnivore recordings first announced their rerelease of the posies debut failure, it was just a matter of time before they got around to the bands two best efforts, 1990s dear 23 and 1993s frosting on the beater. I even have the greatest hits best of dream all day and the guy who wrote the liner notes professed to be a huge posies fan. Our filtering technology ensures that only latest dear 23 the posies files are listed. Signed to geffen records, the posies recorded their second album dear 23, and toured the u. While auer and stringfellow have continued onwhether as members of the reunited big star, as the posies and as solo artiststhe journey began at failure. Like any great partnership, its one thats had its ups and downs, stops and starts, over the years. Due to licensing restrictions, the lp does not include a download card.
Jon was featured as a valentine in a tiger beat spoof. And i feel like its that way with the posies now as well. Flood of sunshine has to be easily their best song. Dear 23 was supposed to come out in may and i just got it today.
Failure lp the posies free internet radio slacker radio. The posies my big mouth dear 23 usa, geffen, 1990 the posies open every window demo 91 dream all day ep usa, geffen, 1993 jon auer fight it if you want demo joan auer demos usa, 1994 the posies somehow everything success usa, popllama, 1998 chariot id rather you leave me i am ben hur usa, munster, 1998 the posies grant. The posies dear 23 reissue, remastered, deluxe edition 2018. Dear 23, marked the bands major label debut, 10 goodtogreat power pop tracks that. The band was formed in 1987 in bellingham, washington, united states, by primary songwriters jon auer and ken str.
Amazing disgrace november 16, 2018 description the posies final geffen fulllength, remastered from original tapes. Rock n roll has rarely been as smart, soulful or satisfying than it has in the hands of the posies. The posies remasters dear23, frosting on the beater, amazing. Heres a selection of posie images for you to enjoy. Apr 18, 2020 amazing disgrace november 16, 2018 description the posies final geffen fulllength, remastered from original tapes. The posies, dear 23 expanded reissue new music, songs. Signed to geffen records, we recorded our second album dear 23, and toured the us, including support tours for both redd kross and the replacements. Omnivore recordings is proud to reissue this landmark album, complete with eight bonus tracks, including one available for the first time. With three decades of alternative rock already under their belts, the posies released their 7th album in 2010, and stopped by wolfgangs vault during their recent san francisco tourstop to catch. Dear 23 will now stretch across two lps and will be mastered at 45 rpm. Coproduced the posies engineer john leckie with additional engineering from jon auer mixing assistant fred kelly with help and sweat from jon auer recorded march 17april 21 at crow recordings, seattle, washington.
Dont expect just a repackaging of material already available on their 2000 boxed set of outtakes nearly all of the bonus tracks on this new reissue have never been heard. With three decades of alternative rock already under their belts, the posies released their 7th album in 2010, and stopped by wolfgangs vault during. The band was formed in 1987 in bellingham, washington, united states, by primary songwriters jon auer and ken stringfellow. Hollieslike dear 23 or the grungified frosting on the beater. Dec 22, 2010 with three decades of alternative rock already under their belts, the posies released their 7th album in 2010, and stopped by wolfgangs vault during their recent san francisco tourstop to catch. Getting a proper rhythm section in bassist rick roberts and drummer mike musburger, the posies made their majorlabel debut in 1990 with dear 23, which showcased their budding sense of popcraft with biggerbudget production. Instagram youtube download the android app to get lyrics to the songs you play. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Aug 07, 2018 song for song, dear 23 may not be the posies career defining moment but is the most impeccably manicured and graceful record they would ever attach their name to not to mention one of their masterpieces.
The posies remasters dear23, frosting on the beater. However, it also made them sound like they werent especially fun to be around or compelling to hear from, and that ultimately sinks the album. Dear 23, marked the bands major label debut, 10 goodtogreat power pop tracks that brought to mind everyone from the raspberries to cheap. The posies dear 23 frosting on the beater blurt magazine. When omnivore recordings first announced their rerelease of the posies debut failure, it was just a matter of time before they got around to the bands two best efforts, 1990s dear 23 and 1993s frosting on the beater. Listen to failure lp by the posies on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. Signed to geffen records, we recorded our second album dear 23, and toured the. Tidal is the first global music streaming service with high fidelity sound, hidef video quality, along with expertly curated playlists and original content making it a trusted source for music and culture. Bloodcandy the posies free internet radio slacker radio. Ultimately, the magic of the posies lies in the special chemistry between auer and stringfellow.
Listen free to the posies dear 23 my big mouth, golden blunders and more. The bands two core members, singers, songwriters and guitarists are jon auer and ken stringfellow. Day, and the tracks sweetandsour blend immediately announces this is going to be a very different affair than the posies major label debut, dear 23. Seattle teens auer and stringfellow begin their bittersweet discography with the modest originally cassetteonly failure album. Imwan 20181116 the posies dear 23, frosting on the. All of the posies fans i know have already purchased this fine new deluxe edition two cd set. Signed to geffen records, we recorded 3 releases, 1990s dear 23, frosting on the beater in 1993, and amazing disgrace in 1996. The posies never really did put it all together and produce a truly great album, though frosting on the beater and amazing disgrace are chock full of nice songs and give it a good try. Feb 06, 2020 new album releases download full albums, daily updates. Bloodcandy the posies to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Having gone all in on pretty with dear 23, it is tempting to think that frosting on the beater was the result of the posies challenging themselves as songwriters to. And the posies were smart enough to know how to work within their limitations. New album releases download full albums, daily updates. Our filtering technology ensures that only latest dear 23.
Well, posies fans are a pretty rabid bunch, so by now im sure they all know that omnivore recordings has in tandem with the band, as part of a pledgemusic campaign reissued the seattle bands 1990 sophomore ascension called dear 23. Aug 19, 2014 listen to failure lp by the posies on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. Original artyfacts from the second psychedelic era, 19761995 along with i may hate you sometimes from their first album, failure. The posies dear 23frosting on the beater cds neufutur. With noisy rock dude don fleming in the producers chair, it came as no great surprise that frosting on the beater was a much harder sounding. Reviewfrosting on the beater opens with a thick wall of distorted guitars and booming drums kicking up a very melodic fuss behind ken stringfellow and jonathan auers creamysmooth harmonies on the psychtinged dream all day, and the tracks sweetandsour blend immediately announces this is going. The two cd redux on omnivore features a bountiful 27 bonus songs. Dear 23 will be reissued by omnivore recordings who have, among many releases new and old, reissued our first album failure plus releases by big star, game theory. Anyway, in the liner notes, he never mentions flood of sunshine. Watch the video for apology from the posiess dear 23 for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Jan 28, 2018 dear 23 was supposed to come out in may and i just got it today.