John Andrew Frederick and J'Anna Jacoby have been making some of the best pop records to come out of the L.A. area over the last ten years, but nobody seems to notice. Musically they exist in a world where the Go-Betweens and the Chills are idols. Recorded "in Silver Lake" by Charlie McGovern and Mike Schneider. Mixed by Tim Boland and co-produced by John and Tim. Pop heaven. (www.theblackwatchmusic.com)
Music Reviews | No. 31
Get Ready
by Larry Crane
I know this came out last year and this band is unhip and supposedly long past its prime, but I beg to differ. I enjoy the hell out of this disc. Sure, the lyrics are embarrassing at times, but...