Mike Keneally - Wine and Pickles (CD)
Mike describes Wine and Pickles as “the album I didn’t know I was making over the last ten years.” Lovingly assembled from a wide array of archived sources, W&P serves as a surprisingly cohesive alternative history of Keneally music. Notable among the 21 gems are the legendary original version of “Backwards Deb;” “4S,” a piece written for Holland’s acclaimed Metropole Orchestra; “Inhale,” a gorgeously melodic collaboration with Lyle Workman; and “The Endings Of Things,” a stark, confessional performance from 2000’s Dancing sessions. The CD contains an eight-page booklet with Mike’s original artwork, pithy personal notes about each song, and lyrics.
“Keneally’s guitar work is of the highest order, and his shrewd production values hold true in the most informal settings. From structured rock tunes to solo piano improvisations and orchestral interludes, he consistently leads the way with studied and earnest musicianship. Keneally’s standout guitar, vocal and production skills all come together on beautifully arranged tracks like ‘Feelin’ Strangely.’ His postmodern approach allows for a bold assimilation of influences, as evidenced by the dynamic closing track, ‘The Endings Of Things.’ Keneally is sustaining the Zappa legacy as well as anyone in music today. Frank would be proud.” [Four stars] – DownBeat, October 2008
Behold:
https://youtu.be/x70mcNdJ234?list=RDx70mcNdJ234
https://youtu.be/5LnZFxEer7o?list=RD5LnZFxEer7o
https://youtu.be/ELC_esrQbMo?list=PLhOYFIeEDJeUxwrLvr7Cl5hepWcq_A5nP
Tracks:
- 1. 2CTV (from Court TV sessions, 1999)
- 2. Feelin’ Strangely (from Dog sessions, 2003)
- 3. Li’l (Signature Sound version) (from Dog sessions, 2003)
- 4. Backwards Deb (3rd person) (from Dancing sessions, 2000)
- 5. Bubble Creek (from Dog sessions, 2003)
- 6. Never Ever Wrong (from Dog sessions, 2003)
- 7. Unused Hum (from Nonkertompf sessions, 1998)
- 8. I Heard About What You Said (from Court TV sessions, 1999)
- 9. Inhale (with Lyle Workman) (from Tabula Rasa, 2000) *
- 10. 4S (demo for orchestral piece, 2005 – 2006)
- 11. Skull Bubbles (uncut) (from Dancing sessions, 2000)
- 12. Stop For Flashing Red Light, Part One (solo recording, 2004)
- 13. Lonely Man (studio) (from Dancing sessions, 2000)
- 14. Selfish Otter (uncut) (from Dancing sessions, 2000)
- 15. A Concise Piano Statement (from Wooden Smoke sessions, 2001)
- 16. AeroDef (limited edition single release, 2002)
- 17. Kevorkian 3 (from Court TV sessions, 1999)
- 18. Thou Shalt Not Kill (from 156 Strings, 2002)
- 19. Paloma (alternate version) (from Wooden Smoke sessions, 2001)
- 20. Kevorkian 17 (from Court TV sessions, 1999)
- 21. The Endings Of Things (from Dancing sessions, 2000)
Format: CD
Artist: Mike Keneally
Release Date: 2008