Caveman Shoestore
Country of origin:
U.S.? Italy?
Type of music generally:
Alternative, experimental rock
Status:
Most recent release, Frankensongs (2008)
See also:
AllMusic's entry on Caveman ShoestoreWikipedia's entry on Fred Chalenor
The Ectophiles' Guide page for Caveman Hughscore
Comparisons:
Amy Denio. (Neile)Captain Beefheart. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Odd, odd, odd. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)The albums are a mixture of strange but melodic songs with a few very strange tracks. The lead singer has a good and expressive voice. (Neile)
Recommended first album:
Flux, though Master Cylinder also very good. Haven't heard the two more recent albums. (Neile)
Recordings:
- Master Cylinder (1992 or 1993)
- Flux (1994)
- Supersale (2005)
- Frankensongs (2008)
Master Cylinder
Release info:
1992 or 1993—Tim Kerr Records—TK92CD024
Availability:
Stores that carry indie material in the Northwest U.S.A.
Ecto priority:
Recommended for those who love experimental alternative rock. (Neile)Recommended for certain tastes. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)
Group members:
Fred Chalenor—bass guitar, banjo
Elaine di Falco—vocals, keyboards
Henry Frazoni—embranophones, marimba, some vocals
Produced by:
Alessandro Monti, Caveman Shoestore, and Drew Canulette
Comments:
We've really been enjoying this disc. A couple of great song titles like "Secret Doorway in Nevada Leading to Monster Truck at the Bottom of the Ocean Where Elvis Lives". Obviously they have a sense of humour and the music pushes the conventions of alternative music just a little. (Neile)A good mix of straight ahead rock that gradually slides into a strange mix of vocals and instrumentals. Their song titles are great too. (jmgurley@drizzle.com)
Flux
Release info:
1994——TK93CD056
Availability:
Easily found in Pacific Northwest of the U.S., may be harder to find elsewhere.
Ecto priority:
High for lovers of experimental, alternative rock
Group members:
Fred Chalenor—bass guitar, banjo
Elaine di Falco—vocals, keyboards, backing vocals
Henry Frazoni—embranophones, marimba, some vocals
Guest artists:
Amy DeVargas—bass, cello, and vocals
Jen Harrison—French horn
Produced by:
Jimi Zhivago
Comments:
Wonderful, unusual, musically fascinating songs. Highly recommended. Toward the end they get into some harsh non-song stuff that I can live without. Still, I really, really like the main songs on this disc. (Neile)excellent. (woj@smoe.org)
