Saturday, March 28, 2009

Argybargy


Flashback driving in to work yesterday. "Pulling Mussels from the Shell" came on the ipod and instantly transported me to Marshall, IL, summer 1980-something. Switching to listen to the entire album reminded me just how good those 3 squeeze albums were. I remembered the lyrics to every song on Argybargy, drivin and singin in the early morning, light traffic. Argybargy was the summer soundtrack for one of those bright memories of youth. I can picture BJ air drumming and singing at Jim's pool. I can hear 3 part harmonies "maid marian on her tip-toed feeeeeet...."


Those bits of nostalgia are fun and sad usually. Ultimately, I'm glad my brain still gives me one of those now and again. Music has always equalled a moment in time for me, corresponding to changing tastes and growing up. "Singles remind me of kisses, albums remind me of plans." Perfect.


Look back to 'Cool for Cats', 'Argybargy', and 'East Side Story' for some bright, intelligent songwriting and songcraft.