The Waifs - Sundirtwater - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

This is the reissue of the Waif's self-titled 1996 debut. Album Tracks 1. Take It in 2. Gillian 3. Circles 4. Sunflower Man 5. Intimate 6. Jealousy 7. Crazy Train 8. Billy Jones 9. Brain Damage 10. I Believe 11. Company 12. Waif Song 13. Shiny Apple

While each album they record, from 1996 self-titled debut to 2003 acclaimed UP ALL NIGHT has found The Waifs maturing as writers and performers, it is on the concert stage that they truly connect with their audience. At last, this connection is documented on the 2 CD set a BRIEF HISTORY. Consisting of 29 live songs recorded over the past four years and a bonus studio version of the concert a favorite InchBridal TrainInch, a BRIEF HISTORY is imbued with all the energy, charisma and earthy soul that have won The Waifs new fans from their native Australia to America, and beyond. A BRIEF HISTORY includes favorites tunes both originals and covers from throughout the years. Album Tracks 1. Lighthouse 2. London Still 3. Take It in 4. Love Serenade 5. The Waitress 6. Fisherman's Daughter 7. Papa 8. Crazy Train 9. Brain Damage 10. Don't Think Twice, It's Alright 11. Lies 12. Haircut 13. The River 14. Gillian 15. A Brief History 16. Bridal Train (Studio Version) 1. Willow Tree 2. When I Die (Introduction) 3. Whne I Die 4. Sunflower Man 5. Flesh and Blood 6. Highway One 7. Bridal Train (Introduction) 8. Bridal Train 9. Since I've Been Around 10. Here If You Want 11. Billy Jones 12. Company 13. Spotlight 14. Shelter Me 15. Shiny Apple 16. Crazy/Circles

11 tracks according to the spirit of old, deep Louisiana black roots. The band formed in New York City and released a split EP on Norton Records with the intent to make Zydeco music the way it was intended to be made. Mick Collins (Gories/Dirtbombs) taps into his Louisiana roots in this new project. He was inspired by the black-creole Blues, the Zydeco whose roots go back to the 18th century. Album Tracks 1. Zydeco Music 2. Bad Luck Joe 3. One Thing at a Time 4. Precious 5. Girl de Hong Kong 6. Bayou Lover 7. Mechante 8. Limpiar 9. Angola Dreams 10. Ou Est-Tu? 11. Ballade