Steady As She Goes, by Kisswhistle

Steady As She Goes

by Kisswhistle

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Drewin Bruin What a gem, and one of the best indiepop albums from the early 2000s. I own the CD. Kisswhistle's "Steady As She Goes" has it all: engaging, intelligent storytelling with a range of emotions, poetic yet relatable lyrics, catchy tunes, and tight musicianship – a joy from beginning to end. Thankfully, Marc Pattini has offered up a collection of other recordings. The beautiful "Reading Your Face Like Braille" from a compilation CD hooked me, and is now available on "Ginger Pale Ale".

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1.	i dreamed a genie 02:46	buy track
2.	simply so 03:12	buy track
3.	been in motion 04:13	buy track
4.	all that clear 02:08	buy track
5.	role model glue 02:57	buy track
6.	eyelashing 02:54	buy track
7.	one of one another 02:58	buy track
8.	his story 02:10	buy track
9.	boy meets girl 02:09	buy track
10.	mix tape heart 02:44	buy track
11.	home remedy 03:21	buy track
12.	lifeguards & repairmen 02:53	buy track

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Years ago as northwest love-rock reigned supreme, the nation was much more relaxed. The Yo-Yo compilations, the focus on Olympia, labels like K and Harriet releasing 7” vinyl on what seemed like a weekly pace, reminded us all of the virtual community bonding like-minded indie kids together across the country. I believe it died a few years ago in the wake of Mp3 files, college graduation forcing record collecting to take a back seat to bean counting. Kisswhistle’s defining moment, their anthem, Role Model Glue presented here recorded anew reminds us of the innocence of the days we fell in line to see Tiger Trap, Beat Happening, and Wimp Factor 14. Timeless pop songs for those deconstructing the last six or seven years of your life wondering why everything seems so serious nowadays. Rejoice in Cranberry, Pennsylvania’s latest export.
-Keith York

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released October 7, 2000

steady as she goes by kisswhistle

kisswhistle (for this recording) was:
p. marshall carey
marc pattini
richard mitchell
john lancia
with traci butia

produced by richard mitchell & marc pattini
recorded by richard at 518 madison ave, pittsburgh, pa

sleeve artwork by darren woolslare
design & layout by john lancia

all songs written by marc pattini and kisswhistle
(c) 1999 bright pale music
except for role model glue (c) 1993 for the good of the meadowbrook

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Kisswhistle Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

From All Music Guide: Formed by guitarist/vocalist/frontman Marc Pattini, the indie pop three-piece of Kisswhistle was taken up as a college hobby upon their Penn State beginnings in 1996. But after dropping out of school in 1997, the band became a full-time responsibility with Pattini being accompanied by John Lancia (drums) and Pat "Marshall" Cary (bass). ... more

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