The inconsiderate bitch ep is the third solo release by lisa germano, and her first for the 4ad label. No elephants, her ninth studio outing, doubles down on that notion, offering up another dreamlike set of gossamer ballads that are made all the more impressionistic by a bevy of ambient samples bees, cell phones, drum loops, and other assorted audio emissions, resulting in the listener having to come up with hisher own impressionistic assessments like postrain, predawn bird feeder jams or this must be what the inside of a dollhouse sounds like. Lisa germano is one of those artists whos never belonged to one core crowd. Lisa germano announces new album no elephants folk radio. Provided to youtube by virtual label llc no elephants lisa germano lisa germano no elephants. Interview one of americas most unorthodox singersongwriters and. Lisa germano dolores oriordan no baggage lisa germano eels useless trinkets bsides, soundtracks, rarities and unreleased 19962006 lisa germano eleni mandell artificial fire. The ectophiles guide entry for her collaboration with group members from giant sand as op8.
My room in the trees by the innocence mission 655037092728. Lisa germanos latest album, no elephants might represent the highwater mark for that approach. We are excited to release a new album from seminal artist lisa germano. Listen free to lisa germano no elephants ruminants, no elephants and more. She began her career as a violinist for john mellencamp. The original song is hosted at chordie works as a search engine and provides onthefly formatting. Germanos lyrics on no elephants are fragmentary, obtuse to the point of being almost impenetrable. Im reading cats eye by margaret atwood right now and love it. It was released in 20 through badman recording co track listingedit. It was one of a series of limitededition temporary releases by 4ad, meant to supplement concurrent releases by the same act. Oct 14, 20 lisa germano live at the blah blah, torino.
The somewhat restricted palette explored here might scan as. B i o g r a p h y by mackenzie wilson lisa germano is one of those artists whos never belonged to one core crowd. After i had no elephants done, i reached out to michael gira. Slush by op8 cd, feb2002, thirsty ear for sale online. Her 1994 album geek the girl received widespread critical acclaim, including being featured as a top album of the 1990s by the music magazine spin. It was written and played by lisa germano, some bees, cell phones, a bunch of animals. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Debut they say sarah is a vivid impressionistic novel that churns the. Ansonsten played by me, some bees, cell phones, a bunch of animals. Lisa germano went solo after lending her fiddle to john mellencamps cause. Mar 15, 20 that sense of connection, the act of communication through music, has always been a central creative priority for germano, and with its quiet, sparse arrangements, her forthcoming release no elephants reinforces the sense of intimate proximity fostered by her trademark breathy, sibilant vocals. No elephants by lisa germano 655037091820 cd barnes. Doing the big rock thing wasnt important to her, although time spent.
There is foreshadowing from melodies and ideas that weave the records story. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lisa is known to a worldwide fan cult for a series of savagely honest and musically intrepid solo albums that commenced in the early 90s for the 4ad label, including the cynical debut happiness in 1994 and the sexualwarfarerunningamok geek the girl, also from 94 which was included. Lisa is known to a worldwide fan cult for a series of savagely honest and musically intrepid solo albums that commenced in the early 90s for the 4ad label, including the cynical debut happiness in 1994 and the sexualwarfarerunningamok geek the girl, also from 94 which was included in spin. Jan 17, 20 lisa germano announces new album no elephants by alex gallacher 17 january, 20 b adman recording co.
Lisa germanos latest album, no elephants might represent the. Nov 21, 2012 that may not be as it seems no elephants is lisa germanos new album. Shes only on the coolest of labels previous homes for her earlier releases were 4ad and michael giras young god to almost no fanfare. Her dark and abrasively brooding music is perfect for those who think that ani difranco and tori amos are just another couple of boring suburbanites. Like her other nine albums,no elephants is made like a book to read to the end. No elephants is the ninth release by musician lisa germano. Nov 20, 2014 provided to youtube by virtual label llc no elephants lisa germano lisa germano no elephants. Interview one of americas most unorthodox singersongwriters and the veteran of eight albums, lisa germano talks to sarah johnson about her haunting new album in the maybe world. Lisa germano ruminants live in torino 030420 youtube. In a just world, lisa germanos bad attitude would be up there in the. Seit vielen jahren hat sich germano immer mehr zuruckgezogen, privat wie musikalisch, immer gro. Lisa germano is an american singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist who has released seven albums featuring her oftenhushed vocal style, confessional lyrics, and distinctive violin.
Lisa torem chats to cult artist lisa germano about her album, no elephants, and working with calexico, johnny marr, michael gira and the smashing pumpkins lisa germano. No elephants lisa germano chords and lyrics for guitar. Its an almost crushingly sparse, hushed album, even by her recent standards. Lisa ruth germano born june 27, 1958 is a dream pop musician and multiinstrumentalist guitar, violin, piano, drum machines, occasional bass from indiana she got her start in the industry as a prolific session musician, first joining john mellencamps band in 1987 and proceeding to work with other artists like simple minds, david bowie, yann tiersen, neil finn, sheryl crow, iggy pop. Lisa germano vinyl records and cds for sale musicstack. Germano s songs are so intimate, both lyrically and sonically, that they can sometimes induce vertigo, especially when administered through headphones. To call a lisa germano album delicate is akin to describing water as wet. Lisa germano no elephants germanos 10th fulllength was quietly released early in 20 by badman recording co. Feb 02, 20 it was written and played by lisa germano, some bees, cell phones, a bunch of animals. I especially love haruki murakami, luis alberto urrea, and michael pollan, whose book in defense of food helped me to see the manipulation of the food industry and inspired much of no elephants. Lisa germano lyrics, photos, pictures, paroles, letras, text. Doing the big rock thing wasnt important to her, although time spent playing with john mellencamp in the late 80s and early 90s opened her eyes to the everchanging ways of the music business. Find similar albums to the hope six demolition project. Singer, songwriter and multiinstrumentalist lisa germano will release her tenth album no elephants on february 12 via badman recording.
Its not about cats but childhood relationships and how they can. A list of lyrics, artists and songs that contain the term for sale from the website. There is, though, an overriding concern, if not exactly a message, pervading throughout no. Candiloro created drum loops and unearthly sounds, and sebastian steinberg played acoustic bass. Thats been true of all of her albums, especially the most recent ones magic neighbor 2009, in the maybe world 2006 and lullaby for a liquid pig 2003, all of which were produced, like no elephants, by jamie candiloro. The song above is not stored on the chordie server. On lisa germano s ninth lp no elephants, the main dynamic is between a dreamyhazy sound and very direct, focused, intense lyrics. No place for a queen no way in took my space mine, mine im going away i wont play all plugged in and tuned out no elephants around no.
Slush by op8 cd, feb2002, thirsty ear for sale online ebay. Like her other nine albums, no elephantsis made like a book to read to the end. No elephants is lisa germanos ninth record, and her fourth since declaring that she was quitting the music business forever in 1998. Messages from sophiatheres more kitties in the world than just miamotutti by lisa and dorothy, no elephants. Her album geek the girl 1994 was chosen a top album of the 1990s by spin magazine. Lisa germano, ruminants from the album no elephants badman, 20 no infringement intended music and cover artwork are properties of lisa germ. Luis alberto urrea, and michael pollan, whose book in defense of food. Lisa ruth germano born june 27, 1958 is an american singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist from indiana. We go through about half of the market before sitting down at caffe etc. Im from the former group, but i admit that its not always easy to listen to her at least not in every mood. No elephants, magic neighbor, lullaby for liquid pig, in the maybe world, slide, singles. The hope six demolition project pj harvey similar allmusic. Lisas music is usually very slow, quiet, minimalistic, and. Lisa germanos new album is her most austere, unforgiving work, but its just about.