Rodan
Rodan - Peel Session - 1994
Rodan - How the Winter Was Passed 7" - 1994
Rodan - Rusty - 1994
It should be no surprise to any of the readers that Rodan is one my most favorite bands. Simply put, they are the only band that sounds like this, and while Shipping News comes close, there is no comparison to the jarring tempos and immense beauty of a song like The Everyday World of Bodies.
The main purpose of this post is to share the John Peel Session from 1994. One of our readers (Michael? I apologize for not giving proper credit) shared this with me and I have to say, I am blown away. Everything great about Rusty is present here in the form of three rare tracks (to me at least). I personally had never heard anything more of Rodans work until earlier this year. Rusty has been sitting in my collection for damn near 15 years and holding a spot on a pedestal as one of my most coveted records. Hearing this 3 song Peel Session brings my love of all things Rodan to new heights. That these songs are played live is no small testament to the fact that these guys, and one girl, were born incredible. Their timing, their tact and their ability to engross within the first few seconds of listening is a rare feat in music today; especially to these jaded ears. I hold my breath until the day another band comes around that works within this mold as theyre are very few who remain completely true to the sounds. In fact, I think I may just have to take the steps and start debuting music I make to even attempt this ideal of sonic juxtaposition.
For those who may have missed them before, Rusty and How the Winter Was Passed are incredible vital to any collection. But make sure you hear this Peel Session.
Artwork is finagled by me, remade from a silly 70's era Rodan movie poster. As always, view image in a new window for larger size artwork for iPods and iTunes.
Enjoy!
posted by blend77 at 8:49 PM
34 Comments:
awesome.this blog rules.thanks
thanks man!
hey tim, thanks for posting the rodan 7". i used to have it but lost it in the shuffle a few years back, haven;t been able to track down a copy since.
i'm going to assume you are a rachel's fan as well?
fun fact: rachel's actually pre-date rodan.
hey man. great stuff as always. thanks for being a solid blogger the past year or two. this blog has been a favorite of mine.
any chance you'd be interested in exchanging links? we have pretty similar tastes and i think readers would benefit from affiliating.
regardless, keep up the good work fellow blogger.
derek
http://deekmedia.wordpress.com
sweet. thank you for the rodan.
@ jay, whatsup man! I have almost all the Rachel's stuff. It is really great stuff. Was Jason Noble always a part of it? Handwriting is the first one, but I cant remember if his name is on it, and I dont know if he played on Egon Schiele.... hmmm. thanks for the info though. did you check out the Peel Session?
@ derek, hey, I am familiar with your blog and whole heartedly agree. I will add your link today when I get a second. In fact, I think I was there yesterday and thought I should add your link.
yeah jason noble started out in the rachels. rodan actually formed out of a joke band called king g and the j krew. don't know if you ever dl'ed the slamdek soundtrack from my blog months ago, but it has the first rodan song on it as well, taken from one of the many christmas time compilations on slamdek. fucking love rodan. oh and yes, i did dl the peel sessions, and they are freaking rad.
Awesome post awesome band Blend, thank you for this!
I've never been able to get into Rodan, just don't feel them somehow (and admitting how much I love Slint + and how long it took for me to get into them in the first place).
but peel sessions are cool, though. A really great way to hear a band encapsulated.
Wow. I am really into this band. I love the Rachel's and Jason from Rodan went on to play in that band. Thanks for posting these albums!!
@ salvationvi, go a few posts down and grab the Shipping News live show. That is Jason Nobles current band with Jeff Mueller, also from Rodan and June of 44.
Hi there
been really digging your site here for a long time....thanks so much for some really great music...it's realy appreciated....and, if i could be a pest, do you think there's anyway you might be able to post "Let them eat the Monorchid"....been really dying to hear it lately. If not, no big deal, but thanks again for all yr work.
jm
this rodan album is kicking me in the face! thanks man.
-rc
been way too long...how is everyone....
I went to see them in Athens around the time Rusty came out, and their music put me into this weird trance - when I came to (near the end of the set), everyone around me was gone and the place was nearly empty. I guess it was too much for the Athens crowd, but that is a testament to a band that can so effectively put you into a state where you forget who or where you are for their entire set. Definitely top 3 bands out of Louisville, up there with Crain and Slint of course.
paps! been too long brother!
@ jm. Thanks a lot! I can up that monorchid for you. I'll leave it in the comments here in the Rodan post. But I am busy moving, so make sure to check back here in the next week.
@ rc. thanks! Rodan rules.
@ James Joyce. I envy you being able to see Rodan live. Thats a great little story and I can easily see myself in the same situation.
@ Papstar. Whatsup! Where ya been? I, along with a few others im sure, miss having you around. Things are great down here. Im moving tomorrow! So excited. Jay moved back to Tulsa and seems like hes doing good. I hope all is well on your end. Dont be a stranger. Your comments and contributions have made Zen and the Art a greater place! ^_^
shit, I'm back...quit my job in md...moved to charlottesville, va two weeks ago, just got dsl up and running. also when to a plan9 records, and I guess I forgot I was close to richmond, but they were pimpin brainworms. picked up to splits, now I just need a working record player:P
for now I'm Mr. Mom, wifey is supporting my lazy ass and I'm raising the kids (questionably)
Rodan was amazing. Someone should up some Radon. Amazing old No Idea band..
J Bannon
http://www.mediafire.com/?dh1xjjy1yeo
The Blood Of Thine Enemies EP
not my link but........
Radon – 28
http://www.megaupload.com/pt/?d=W98KOBY8
x
jm
@ jm - thanks for the Radon!!
@ Our fucking Boundaries, thanks for the J Bannon!!
@ Papstar, nice! I heard they were coming out with a new split. Was the other one the Catalyst split? I have been meaning to rip that to mp3 so i can listen to it. I need a better set up though.
I think the Athens show James Joyce went to is floating around as a fairly high quality bootleg. I have that and the Aviary demo. If you need them, I can mediafire them. E-mail my name at newartillery.com.
Did you know, that the original sessions for Rusty were recorded in Baltimore? Then Steve Albini re-recorded the album. It's never been mastered or released as far as I know. Anyone know anything about this?
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