This week's issue of the Metro Times has my review of Old Empire's Queen City Quandaries. I really like this record, and I’m particularly intrigued at the whole idea that it was inspired in part by characters from WKRP in Cincinnati. If I were forced into like, a Brewster's Millions situation, the first thing I'd do is commission different artists I like to make music based on the complex relationships of the characters from my favorite 80’s TV shows.
Here are a few I thought were fairly obvious perfect matches:
Small Wonder - Deastro
Little House on the Prairie - Bonnie 'Prince' Billy
ALF - Björk
A few that might seem less obvious but I have a hunch would be fantastic:
The Dukes of Hazzard - Okkervil River
Three’s Company - Pop Project
Cagney & Lacey - Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Miami Vice - Telefon Tel Aviv
Seriously... This could produce some great stuff.
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Clearly, I'm already in love with this idea. Now, I'm totally flattered that you like it too. My favorite is Bonnie Prince Billy doing "Little House on the Prairie". How about Cop Shoot Cop doing "Hill Street Blues"?
I've been kicking around some ideas for another ensemble-cast album, but it probably won't be the next one. I've already got about an EP's worth of tunes finished for the next project. Still, I'm open to suggestions.
I love the idea of Jonathan Richman doing Cheers! Also, for a darker interpretation of the Cheers universe, Tom Waits.
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