ARTIST: Super XX Man
TITLE: Volume XI: A Better Place
LABEL: Hush Records
GENRE: Indie
BITRATE: 156kbps avg
PLAYTIME: 0h 31m total
RELEASE DATE: 2006-11-14
RIP DATE: 2006-11-01
Track List
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1. Out For Kicks 3:15
2. Lions Heads (Tribute To The 2:15
Metronome)
3. Rain Keeps FallinÆ 2:10
4. Please God 2:40
5. River River River 1:58
6. Baby Song 3:14
7. Skipped A Rock 1:32
8. Accounting Phobias 2:47
9. September/November 4:28
10. Blood PumpinÆ Through 1:36
11. With You 2:24
12. Wedding Song 3:09
Release Notes:
Having entered double digit territory with his recording legacy (numbered by
volumes) we find Scott Garreds musical alter-ego Super XX Man (and co.) singing
Volume XI from A Better Place. No one word will describe this better place with
justice but without question the song cycle conjures up themes of nesting,
family values, domestic life, companionship and lost youth, all from a
refreshing, non-didactic point of view. This is universally charming music. It
is trend-less and unabashed. A Better Place will crumble stony facades and have
listeners kicking up their heels.
Super XX Man is Scott Garred, Michelle Garred, Alison Wesley. Like family they
belong together. Scott and Michelle wear rings and Alison stands out almost as a
younger sister. Thats a little unfair though, as Ali wears no hand-me-downs and
exists in her own musical sphere. She lands the drums, flute, and most of all
harmony vocals that reflect Scotts slightly more delicate yet rich tenor voice.
Scott plays the guitar, some pan, and additional noise where applicable. Not
that there are noises on this album, except say a highly ample ebony Les Paul
played by Scott and some keyboard effects laid down by Michelle. One has to see
the hot pink Chinese model keyboard to believe it.
This album is fun. It is about lifes journeys at every turn, nook, and cranny.
If there was a center-piece to the album it would be the baby song complete with
Travis picking guitar style, piano and Scott and Ali sing I think well call her
Joan over Michelles humming accordion. Look out Willie Nelson, Super XX man and
family is on the way.