The trash can sinatras are a rock band which formed in 1986 in irvine, scotland. Their largest hit single was obscurity knocks taken from their first album cake. Check out obscurity knocks by the trash can sinatras on amazon music. The trash can sinatras, now generally known as trashcan sinatras, are a scottish band that was formed in irvine, scotland in 1986.
The name was derived from a music class for the unemployed, where students improvised on various instruments. Trash can sinatras aka trashcan sinatras, singer francis reader, perform on stage, minneapolis. The band name is generally stylized as the trash can sinatras for releases through a happy pocket and as trashcan sinatras for releases beginning with weightlifting. Oh i like your poetry, but i hate your poems, is an unforgettable, if not prescient line off obscurity knocks by underrated scottish. Always at the foot of the photograph thats me there snug as a thug in a mugshot pose owner of this corner and not much m. Trashcan sinatras brel, released 09 november 2010 1. Once upon a sign i read a warning and it said when in rome dont feed the lions what is meant i can t hazard a guess but now ive learnt my lesson, im a. Lyrics to obscurity knocks by the trash can sinatras from the cake album including song video, artist biography, translations and more. Find the song lyrics for trashcan sinatras top tracks. Always at the foot of the photograph thats me there, snug as a thug in a mugshot pose, a foulmouthed rogue owner of this corner. A a bm always at the foot of the photograph thats me there a snug as a thug in a mugshot pose bm owner of this corner and not much more a d e still these days im better placed to get my just rewards a ill pound out a tune and very. Like others have pointed out, the new album possesses somewhat more orchestration than earlier releases and that has only enhanced the listening experience. Zebra of the family is a 40 track double cd of alternate versions, demos, radio sessions or rehearsal recordings of nearly every song from the trashcan sinatras first three albums, plus a number of previously unreleased songs.
Scottish indie pop band, popular, if cultly so, from the 1990s on, helped pave the way for twee. The trash can sinatras biography, albums, streaming links. Trash can sinatras obscurity knocks lyrics metrolyrics. Wild pendulum contains no filler, just one gorgeous guitar pop song after another. Obscurity knocks is a song by scottish band the trash can sinatras, released in 1990 as an extended play and promotional single in the united states from their debut studio album cake.
For the lonely and lovelorn taking a musical and lyrical nod or two from the smiths, the trash can sinatras capture mid 20s directionless lethargy and musing romanticism quite well. Show all release groups instead, or show various artists release groups. Influenced by fellow scottish jangle popsters the bluebells and aztec camera, the trashcan sinatras formed in irvine, scotland, in 1987 and almost immediately set about wowing u. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The trashcan sinatras have endured trials, tribulations and glasgows weather for better than two decades now, their distinctly scottish and abidingly soulful take on janglepop sounding on each outing like the. Stream cake by the trash can sinatras and tens of millions of other songs on all. You have probably heard ofthis band and maybe this song. The band members knew each other from school or met through the clubpub music scene in irvine. Obscurity knocks, weightlifting, only tongue can tell, hayfever, all night, biography. Always at the foot of the photograph thats me there snug as a thug in a mugshot pose a foul mouthed rogue owner of this corner and. Trashcan sinatras only tongue can tell lyrics genius. The trashcan sinatras finally released their fourth album in august 2004. Always at the foot of the photograph thats me there, snug as a thug in a mugshot pose, a foulmouthed. An ideal time, then, to do a bit of a retrospective of the band in anticipation of the coming but.
Trashcan sinatras obscurity knocks lyrics genius lyrics. The trash can sinatras 1990 debut, cake, mixes intricately intertwined guitars, in the spirit of a more charming, less gritty johnny marr, with lush strings and sophisticated harmonies. The trash can sinatras third album, 1996s a happy pocket, sank out of sight on a wave of apathy from the recordbuying public, critics, and seemingly the bandmembers themselves. The beckhams hit the states, but will america give a toss. Weightlifting was warmly received by critics and the band completed a 25 date. Trashcan sinatras all the dark horses album download. This one of the great pop albums of the last decade and has remained a favorite that i come back to time and time again. Frank reader vocals, john douglas guitar, paul livingston lead guitar, stephen douglas drums, stevie mulhearn keyboards, frank divanna basstour, grant wilson basscdthe world would be a poorer place without the trashcan sinatras billboard magazinethe story of the trashcan sinatras is one of perseverancethat of the band, and that of its fans. Log in or sign up to leave a comment log in sign up.
Obscurity knocks and only tongue can tell are the best examples of. Obscurity knocks by trashcan sinatras written by paul livingston intro amaj7 bm7 x2 amaj7 bm7 always at the foot of the photograph thats me there snug as a thug in a amaj7 bm7. Apart from a hard to find ep from 2000, weightlifting is the groups first album since and it is a satisfying return to the jangling heights of their wonderful albums. The band consists of francis reader vocals, guitar, paul livingston guitar, john douglas guitar, vocals, frank divanna bass, stevie mulhearn. After banging on some trash cans, someone mentioned frank sinatra and the band name was born. Discover lyrics and videos from trashcan sinatras on shazam. Explore releases from the trash can sinatras at discogs.
Always at the foot of the photograph, thats me there snug as a thug in a mugshot pose, a foulmouthed rogue owner of this corner and not much more still these days im better placed to get my just rewards ill pound out a tune and very soon ill have too much to say and a dead stupid name though i ought to be learning i feel like a veteran of oh i like your poetry but i hate your poems. Trash can sinatras obscurity knocks 1990 uk 4track 12 vinyl single, includes the best mans fall, drunken chorus and whos he, picture sleeve. Trashcan sinatras tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including maybe i should drive, obscurity knocks, iceberg, send for henry, earlies. The trashcan sinatras are back with a cd of new studio material ten songs and in north america bonus recordings from an acoustic show in the uk. The trash can sinatras obscurity knocks lyrics songmeanings. Trashcan sinatras all the dark horses acoustic version lyrics. The trash can sinatras, now generally known as trashcan sinatras, are a scottish band who began in irvine, scotland in 1987. The trashcan sinatras are a scottish band that was formed in irvine, scotland in 1986. Obscurity knocks by the trash can sinatras on amazon music. I know she doesnt play the field but she likes to know the strength of the team she says she doesnt like my style but i loved her in my own fashion kept her under wraps. Hello and welcome to the new official trashcan sinatras website.
Check out weightlifting by trashcan sinatras on amazon music. Weightlifting by trashcan sinatras on amazon music. Todays song comes via a thread on twitter from kev billy adams of dexys midnight runners about this song. The band consists of francis reader vocals, guitar, paul livingston guitar, john douglas guitar, vocals, frank divanna bass, stevie mulhearn keyboards and stephen douglas drums. Scottish indie pop stalwarts the trash can sinatras were founded outside of glasgow in 1987 by singerguitarist frank reader the brother of exfairground attraction. The followup ive seen everything was released in the uk, usa and japan in 1993, followed in 1996 by the ukonly album a happy pocket. Listen to trashcan sinatras obscurity knocks for free. Trashcan sinatras is a scottish band that was formed in irvine, scotland in 1986. Trashcan sinatras adult alternative artists musicians. Obscurity knocks the trashcan sinatras obscurity knocks intro. Watch the video for obscurity knocks from the trash can sinatrass cake for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. The trash can sinatras obscurity knocks 1991, cd discogs. One of my all time favorite bands, trashcan sinatras defy even my high expectations on their latest. And remembering seeing them on the tour for dont stand me down lp.
In the music is a great collection of medium tempo songs with interesting, mature lyrics. Discover top playlists and videos from your favorite artists on shazam. The trash can sinatras biography, albums, streaming. Always at the foot of the photograph thats me there snug as a thug in a mugshot pose. The trashcan sinatras were founded as a covers band. The bands music makes frequent use of pop harmonies and the lyrics make frequent use of wordplay. Lyrics to obscurity knocks by the trash can sinatras. Today, candice villegas of houston, texas htown, can you feel me writes in. The band members met through the clubpub music scene in irvine. Oct 02, 2015 obscurity knocks by trashcan sinatras written by paul livingston intro amaj7 bm7 x2 amaj7 bm7 always at the foot of the photograph thats me there snug as a thug in a amaj7 bm7. Scottish indie pop stalwarts the trash can sinatras were founded outside of glasgow in 1987 by singerguitarist frank reader the brother of exfairground attraction singer eddi reader, guitarists john douglas and paul livingston, bassist george mcdaid, and drummer stephen douglas. Trashcan sinatras obscurity knocks osaka 2017 duration. Numbers represent search interest relative to the highest point on the chart for the given region and time.
Its a natural progression from 2004s weightlifting that album made several top ten lists that year. Obscurity knocks chords by trashcan sinatras songsterr tabs. Trashcan sinatras is the most searched hot trends keyword united kingdom in the map shown below interest by region and time. The band name was derived from a school music class, where students improvised on various instruments. This blog post brought to you in part but only in part by my nostalgia for the early 1990s, the last era you could hear a song like hayfever on commercial fm radio. For those not aware, the trashcan sinatras formerly known as the trash can sinatras are soon to release in september their sixth studio album, which those who wish to support, i believe, can still do through the groups pledge music campaign. The trash can sinatras cake 1989 valentines day special, part ii. It was written by all five band members and produced by roger bechirian.
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