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Boo Trundle


Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Alternative rock

Status:

Most recent album, Possible Bodies, 1995.

See also:

Wikipedia's entry for Boo Trundle

Comparisons:

A hard straightforward singer, a little like PJ Harvey, Zoë; and maybe a little Kristin Hersh with a touch of Hole. (Neile)

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Boo Trundle's sound is straightforward, strong, and driven. She frequently almost shouts her lyrics, but the overall effect is surprisingly compelling and musical. Her catchy sound and lyrics are intriguing and individual. This is stuff to play loudly: her music confuses me a little but still digs its hooks in my mind.(Neile)

Recommended first album:

any you can find

Recordings:

The Vast Underneath, tall sleep ep, Possible Bodies

The Vast Underneath

Release info:

1993—Big Deal Records—9001-2

Availability:

Available in the U.S. in stories that carry independent releases

Ecto priority:

Recommended for fans of indie rock

Group members:

Boo Trundle—vocals, guitars

Guest artists:

Akin Adams—bass
Joe McGuinty—keyboards, bells harmonium
David Reid—drums
Yuval Gabay and Clem Waldman—drums, percussion

Produced by:

Boo and Yoram Vazan

Comments:

It takes a while to hear the individual songs on this album but suddenly they'll grab you. "Siva" in particular, with its driving sound and haunting lyrics has made me hit replay many times. This is active listening from the beginning of "Take Lightly" to the end of the album. (Neile)

tall sleep ep

Release info:

1994—Big Deal Records—9008-2

Availability:

Out of print, I think

Ecto priority:

Recommended for fans of indie rock

Comments:

Every song on this ep is a winner. There are two overlaps with The Vast Underneath, "Siva" and "Lynched", but both are good songs and I could listen to "Siva" a hundred times (and probably have) and not tire of it. (Neile)

Possible Bodies

Release info:

1995—Big Deal Records—9017-2

Availability:

Available in the U.S. in stores that carry independent releases

Ecto priority:

Recommended for fans of indie rock

Group members:

Boo Trundle—acoustic guitar, electric guitar, vocals

Guest artists:

Kurt Ralske—electric guitar, bass, slide guitar
Christina Kanders—drums, percussion
JoeMcGinty—piano, organ, fake strings, harpsichord, string arrangements, electric, moog, toy piano, harmonium
Clem Waldmann—drums, tambourine, rhythm
Sarah Kapps—cello
Tapan Modak—tabla
Matthew Shickele—bagpipes
Jennifer Williams—violin
Chrysyn M. Harp—viola
Chris Bowers—bass
Jane Scarpantoni—cello
Bruce Robertson Smith—musical saw

Produced by:

Kurt Ralske and Joe McGinty

Comments:

More of Boo Trundle's jangly and tough songs. Why isn't this woman better known? (Neile)

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