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Allette
Brooks: Silicon Valley Rebel
Things I like about "folk" music: witty stories and social commentary. Things that bug me about "folk" music: whiny voices and overstatements. Both likes and dislikes are well-represented on Allette Brooks’ Silicon Valley Rebel. It’s still an impressive disc, and the title track alone is worth the price of admission if you happen to be a new media schmuck. Sample Lyrics: from title track: She goes in everyday wearing her bike shorts and political t-shirts She says no way will I design a web page for the Promise Keepers You can just take your web page and shove it up your – find her at: http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/5262/ Lois
Maffeo & Brendan Canty: The Union Themes
Lois. Simple words lilt out of this woman’s mouth with calm, honest clarity, yet the songs often hold an angsty edge–kinda like a submerged version of Elliott Smith. The Union Themes, a collaboration with Fugazi’s Brendan Canty, seems almost too plain at first. But let this quiet, post-punk-indie-folk album wash over you a few times, and its slightly bitter, realistic heart will beat through. Sample Lyrics: from "Handwriting": The handwriting’s on the wall You’re already halfway out the door And I’m still stuck here wanting more The anguish belittles me If I only had a bit more nerve I’d give you just what you deserve Pardon me But is it too soon to ask? When are you gonna let me back? find Lois at: http://www.kpunk.com/bandpage/Lois/
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