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Like R.E.M., the B-52's, and Pylon, this fine band hailed from the unlikely independent-rock hotbed of Athens, GA. The long jangle pop shadow of R.E.M. is extremely strong on this release, with seven of the ten tracks showing either full or partial influence of that group. Fortunately, the songs here are excellent, exhibiting much variety within this style. "Trail of Tears," a haunting antiwar number, sounds the most like their Athens counterparts. "Fire From Heaven" is more up-tempo, intense, and dynamic, while "Sleepers Awake" is an ominous, slowly unfolding song. "Ghost on the Road" is primarily a fast country-punk number that saves its R.E.M. stylings for its yearning chorus. "Gilbert Takes the Wheel" and the title track are jangly instrumentals, the former being a fast rocker with a thudding beat, the latter being a lengthy slow-tempo selection exhibiting noticeable psychedelic traits. Other territory is touched on as well. "Pillow Talk" is a winsomely energetic Everly Brothers-influenced song. The brilliant "Watusi Rodeo" is a jumpy pop number sporting over-the-top surf guitar licks and inspired hilarious-yet-uncomfortable lyrics about "Ugly American" cowboys in Africa. There's also an eccentric cover of the missionary hymn "Kum Ba Yah," complete with appreciative background audience shouting, an energetic drum solo, and extreme contrasts of loud and soft dynamics (sometimes within the same verse line). This odd yet strong album is well worth hearing.
© David Cleary /TiVo
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Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - Murray Attaway, Composer - Jeff Walls, Composer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Crowe, Writer - Attaway, Writer - Poe, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - Murray Attaway, Composer - Jeff Walls, Composer - John Poe, Composer - Rhett Crowe, Composer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Crowe, Writer - Attaway, Writer - Poe, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - Kordecki, Writer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Poe, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Traditional, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Chuck Berry, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - M. Attaway, Writer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1986 Elektra Entertainment Company
Makeba, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Attaway, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - Wallas, Writer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
J. Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist - M. Attaway, Writer - Murray Attaway, Composer - Jeff Walls, Composer
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1986 Elektra Entertainment Company
Attaway, Writer - Walls, Writer - Guadalcanal Diary, MainArtist
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 1984 Elektra Records
Album review
Like R.E.M., the B-52's, and Pylon, this fine band hailed from the unlikely independent-rock hotbed of Athens, GA. The long jangle pop shadow of R.E.M. is extremely strong on this release, with seven of the ten tracks showing either full or partial influence of that group. Fortunately, the songs here are excellent, exhibiting much variety within this style. "Trail of Tears," a haunting antiwar number, sounds the most like their Athens counterparts. "Fire From Heaven" is more up-tempo, intense, and dynamic, while "Sleepers Awake" is an ominous, slowly unfolding song. "Ghost on the Road" is primarily a fast country-punk number that saves its R.E.M. stylings for its yearning chorus. "Gilbert Takes the Wheel" and the title track are jangly instrumentals, the former being a fast rocker with a thudding beat, the latter being a lengthy slow-tempo selection exhibiting noticeable psychedelic traits. Other territory is touched on as well. "Pillow Talk" is a winsomely energetic Everly Brothers-influenced song. The brilliant "Watusi Rodeo" is a jumpy pop number sporting over-the-top surf guitar licks and inspired hilarious-yet-uncomfortable lyrics about "Ugly American" cowboys in Africa. There's also an eccentric cover of the missionary hymn "Kum Ba Yah," complete with appreciative background audience shouting, an energetic drum solo, and extreme contrasts of loud and soft dynamics (sometimes within the same verse line). This odd yet strong album is well worth hearing.
© David Cleary /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:57
- Main artists: Guadalcanal Diary
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Rhino - Elektra
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing. ℗ 2005 Rhino Entertainment. Manufactured and Marketed by Warner Strategic Marketing.
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