I really think that David Mead is one of the most underrated Power Pop artists of our time. He has issued four beautiful albums and possesses an other-wordly voice with an amazing range. However the most exciting thing for me about Mead's output is the quality of his writing.I highly recommend all of his albums. 2004's Indiana and his new album "Almost and Always" are quite introspective affairs. "The Luxury of Time" and "Mine and Yours' have their share of rockers. "Tangerine" is classic Beatlesque song-cycle end to end. You really can't go wrong with any of them.
1999 The Luxury of Time
2001 Mine and Yours
2004 Indiana
2006 Tangerine
2008 Almost and Always
On his website and on some fan sites, Mead has issued a generous number of unreleased demos and b-sides. For convenience, I've collected all I could find here. There are some great songs here:
1 Wherever - Intro Version from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
2 One Plus One - Original Version from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
3 Jonathan Barnum, Talk of The Town - Out take
4 Attitude - unreleased out take from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
5 Claws - Out Take from "Luxury of Time"
6 I Like to Run - From kids song compilation "For The Kids Too"
7 Little Sister - unreleased out take from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
8 Patience - unreleased out take from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
9 Growin' Up - unreleased out take from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
10 Full of Myself - "Mine and Yours" Out take
11 Chutes and Ladders - Japanese bonus track from "Indiana"
12 Subway - unreleased out take from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
13 Only Living Boy in New York - Simon and Garfunkle Cover from "Everwood" sountrack
14 Three Stars - Demo of David with Daniel Tashian
15 Comfort - Original Demo
16 Sex and the Single Girl - "Luxury of Time" Out take
17 Sweet Sunshine - Demo Version
18 Beauty - Original Version from unreleased version of "Wherever You Are"
19 Fighting For Your Life - Radio Session
20 Venus Again - Demo Version
21 A Gift For You All - Christmas song released for fanclub
22 Christmas is So Far Away - Christmas song released for fanclub
23 I Like Christmas Cause You Feed Me Real Good - Christmas song released for fanclub
I know that there are some I'm missing, please let me know if you have them.
5 comments:
Very nice collection you have there. There was one in there that I didn't have (Three Stars). The only one I can think of that isn't in your list is Cuba. You can find it on Youtube in two live shows. The one from 2005 at the Flying Otter Vineyard was a house concert at my home, so it's my favorite. I believe the entire concert is available on youtube if you are interested.
I don't know where you live, but if you or any of your readers are near southeast Michigan you are certainly welcome to the second Flying Otter presents David Mead concert to be held November 1, 2008.
Concert site: http://www.bobutter.com/David%20Mead%20Concert/
Flying Otter site:
http://www.flyingotter.com/events.html
As a long time David fan I certainly agree with you that he should be much more widely known that he is...yet. Thanks for helping to spread the good news.
Linda Utter
Flying Otter Vineyard
Adrian, MI
Thanks for the rarities! Very kind of you. I hope "Almost and Always" gets a CD release. The six songs I've heard are great, especially the title track. It's nice to see that Mead hasn't peaked yet.
Can this be reposted on an active server?
Is it possible to add a new link, please?
Thanks!
Sorry it's taken me so long but I re-upped finally.
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