Cup of Sand
Superchunks new album of rarities and b-sides called, Cup of Sand, is a fan’s delight. The music, although not always polished fills in all the holes in the bands history. Like Jawbreaker’s ETC record, Cup of Sand comes with great liner notes written in reflection by the band. I thought I’d share some of Laura’s (Bass Guitar) comments here today:

“Oh my, really hard to play! I drop out so that I can shake a cramp out of my hand.”

“I sewed a dress during this session.”

“I used to smoke, I really enjoyed it, but now I’m allergic to it. . .”

“I have never seen any of the movies that our songs have been associated with, I know I should but, you know, my time is at a premium.”

“I consider myself the resident Adam and the Ants expert here. They were in full swashbuckling mode when they let this one fly, and oh lord, they were beautiful. What is it about men dressed up as pirates in drag that made the heart of a thirteen year-old girl flutter so? Totally my fault we did this. Thanks for humoring me, guys. I lack the skills required to go free form.”

“I was a horse girl, so I like galloping, jamming, however, is not a favorite activity of mine.”

“I like playing the Moog but it gives me the sweats.”