Yes, it is hard to believe, but I enjoy mellow music as well. When I am not entertaining the ladies or attending an all night rave, I like to immerse myself into a hot tub of water, put on a set of $928.48 headphones imported from New Zealand, and drift off into Never Land with Tinker Bell (who is a HOTTIE) with some sensual music to get her in the mood.
It does not take much to get Tinker Bell in the mood. I just have to say, “I believe in fairies!” and she is good to go. All SHE has to say to me is, “You are all-wise and all-knowing!” and I am good to go… in a BIG way.
But I digress…
One of my choice listens whilst in the tub is Mazzy Star’s 1993 album So Tonight That I Might See. This uber-soothing album never fails to ease every all-wise and all-knowing fiber in my body to the point where I am just a big puddle of uber-uberness, whatever that means. “Uber” is a cool word though, and I am going to use it because it is so uber-licious.
If you have never heard this album before, you are missing out on some uber-good music. On a scale of one to ten (10 being highest) on the “How Awesome This Album Is” scale, So Tonight That I Might See is about a fourteen. And that is being conservative.
But I have to qualify that with this: you need to be in the mood for it. Either that or you have to really want to be in the mood for it. Keep in mind, Mazzy Star music is considered to be “brooding,” “mournful,” “dreamy,” and incredibly laid-back… I’d like to throw in “sexy” as well because Tinker Bell uber-loves their music and she lets me know it EVERY time. Yes, Mazzy Star gets a LOT of plays here in Pappa Bear Land.
Their style is categorized as “Alternative,” but it sounds to be a blending of folk and blues. Reverb seems to be the effect of choice for Mazzy Star. The album is uber-reverby. Uber-UBER-reverby. It is as if they asked the producer, “’Scuse me, but does this reverb knob go to eleven?” And the producer answered with a resounding, “Uber-UB!” and cranked that knob PAST eleven.
The group is centered around two core individuals: David Roback (instruments) and Hope Sandoval (voice). Sandoval was a replacement vocalist for Roback’s previous band, Opal. When Opal split, the two continued to work together and formed Mazzy Star.
So in 1993 they release So Tonight (I do not feel like writing the entire name of the album again) and out comes a surprise hit, “Fade Into You.” I am sure many of you have heard this song before as it was in uber-rotation on not only MTV but radio stations all around the country. This song has appeared in quite a few television shows as well as movie soundtracks and has been remade by artists like Nena (remember Miss 99 Luftballons?), Natalie Wilde, and Run Run Run.
“Fade Into You” peaked at #44… the album hit #36 on the Billboard album charts and continues to be their most popular offering.
A note about Sandoval’s smooth and sultry voice… it is SO smooth and sultry that I have a feeling she knows and works it, baby, works it.
Speaking of working it, the album is now playing on my stereo and Tinker Bell is REALLY letting me know how much she appreciates it. I am usually very discreet with these matters, but what the hell…
Pappa Bear is VERY happy. (Just a little to the left, please, Tink. Tha-a-a-a-a-a-a-t-a-girl!)
Take a listen to the bootlegs I have posted. If you like what you hear, then GO BUY THE RECORD. If you do NOT like what you hear, then let me ask you this…
“What the F*** are you listening to a little stuffed bear for????”
Good day.
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Wow, just seeing that album cover brings me back to my college days. I listened to that CD ALL the time. While studying, while partying, while contemplating life and love and relationships…just such an awesome cd. When I went home on the weekends, it was ALWAYS one of those played on the drive (along with The Cranberries, The Cure, Depeche Mode, NIN and U2 – all of which you have my permission to write about at some point in the future, Sherman ;P). I still listen to it quite a bit. The case is scratched and cracked and has been through a lot over the years, but the music inside is still as awesome as ever. The mood, her voice, and the memories the different songs bring…just awesome.
Thanks for the trip down memory lane, Sherman. I love the downloads!
Oh, and you’re one lucky little bear. Tinkerbell is a hottie.
Thanks for the tunes, and here is to another day of not being productive but trying really hard.
I love to sit in a tub and soak while listening to music too. One of my fav things to do actually!! Bubbles and candles and soft relaxing music! Nothing like it!! :)
I really like Mazzy Star!! I bought Fade into you and into dust on itunes last year. I love those songs. Thank you for the live version of Fade into you and Bells ring.
I’ve never heard of Mazy Star before. I could see how that gets you and Tinker in the mood. Slide guitar is sexy, just sayin’.
Yes, Tinker Bell is a hottie. I only have hotties in my little black book. In fact, my little black book is labeled “Hotties,” and Vol. 1 is currently on tour with the Smithsonian Institution. Just my gift back to the public.
I can certainly relate. Somedays it is difficult for me to get in all the viewings of National Treasure. Those unproductive days always bother me.
I used to have a stereo next to the tub, but one day the stereo fell in and caused a huge blackout in my area. Luckily I am a stuffed bear so I did not feel a thing. Just a tip for you folks out there: be a stuffed bear.
I am glad I could introduce you to a new band. Mazzy Star is worth having in your music collection. Slide guitar is very sexy, yes. I am glad I invented it.
Mazzy Star is just delicious! Thank you for the introduction.