B'EHL Only A Paper Moon 1997

 

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Since their formation back in the early 90's, B'ehl has earned a reputation for bouncy, jangly pop songs, devestatingly beautiful harmonies, and energetic live shows. According to Billboard Magazine, since the release of the debut album "Only A Paper Moon", "fans of the Sundays, the Cardigans, the Cranberries, the Go-Go's, and, to a lesser extent, the Breeders have been tripping over themselves in anticipation of B'ehl's follow-up album". And now, the wait is over.Led by the sweet vocals of Allison Somers and Melanie Barnes, and backed by the rumbling rhythm section of Bob Somers and Chris Hiebert (formerly of The Bonaduces), this Winnipeg quartet has released it's second full length CD entitled "Bright Eyes", the followup to the critically acclaimed '97 release "Only A Paper Moon". B'ehl disbanded in 2000, with some members reforming as Paper Moon. 

 

Tracklist

1		Tag
2		Fiver
3		Jammers Like Me
4		Still Of Use
5		Swim By
6		My Everydays
7		Channel
8		Everywhere We Turn
9		Hey! I've Got A New Friend
10		Happening Again
11		Not Quite Ready
12		Typhoon

THE BONADUCES The Democracy of Sleep 1998

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AllMusic Review by Stephen Cramer  

The scorching chords and pop-punk vocals on "A Separate Lid Behind Closed Eyes" showcase the Winnipeg, Canada, band's fresh sound. The 12 tracks that follow solidify opinions from numerous rock critics who have praised the Bonaduces' relentless, yet controlled, musical energy. The band skips by Green Day and Saves the Day comparisons and creates their own playful brand of pop-punk. The metaphors on "Bee-Sting Necklace" and "Eyes As Black As Blueberries" highlight Doug McLean's thoughtful and earnest songwriting. All along, guitarist Michael Koop, bassist Bob Somers, and drummer Chris Hiebert add a gritty, punk-fueled foundation to the songs. While the band is generally playful and aggressive in their tones and lyrical topics, bittersweet and reflective themes appear on "Bomb Threat at Montgomery High" and "The Songs We Knew Best." Festive vocal melodies appear on many of the songs, adding another dynamic to the already dynamic quartet. Things slow down on the disc's final track, "Damage Deposit," with Lloyd Peterson performing on a somber guest piano and Allison Shevernoha and John Samson adding guest vocals to the ballad. The Democracy of Sleep was recorded in the summer of 1998 at Private Ear Studios in Winnipeg and was released on Endearing Records later that year.

Tracklist

1	A Seperate Lid Behind Closed Eyes
2	The Second Annual National Depression Awareness Day Sleepover Party
3	Sara's Black Pyjamas
4	Carmen
5	Bee-Sting Necklace
6	Understudy Of Abby Grey
7	Lectern Made Of Seashells
8	Bomb Threat At Montgomery High
9	Eyes As Black As Blueberries
10	I Nominate My Kitten For The King Of The Dead
11	Days Between The Stations
12	The Songs We Knew Best
13	Damage Deposit