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Borrowing elements of pop, rock, jazz, reggae, and soul, the Bogmen were formed in 1993 by Bill Campion (vocals/guitar), Bill Ryan (guitar), Brendan Ryan (keyboards), Mark Wike (bass), P.J. O'Connor (percussion), and Clive Tucker (drums). After two years of hopping the Northeast club circuit, the band was signed by Arista in spring of 1995. Their debut album appeared by autumn of the same year, followed in early 1998 by Closed Captioned Radio.
Wikipedia:
The Bogmen are an indie rock band from Huntington, Long Island, New York. The band was formed in 1993 by Billy Campion, Bill Ryan, Brendan Ryan, Mark Wike, P.J. O'Connor and Clive Tucker. Though they were signed by major label Arista Records in 1995, they fell just short of mainstream success. Despite breaking up in 1999, they have reunited several times in order to raise money for charity, and have produced a DVD. Most recently, in January 2010 they announced on their official website that they were recording a new EP.
Life Begins at 40 Million
Produced by Jerry Harrison of the Talking Heads, Life Begins at 40 Million was by far the more commercially successful of the two Bogmen albums. The most successful single off their album, Suddenly was featured on MTV. It remains their most popular song on iTunes[1].
Track listing
The Big BurnWhat's Behind Your Coat?YellarThe Third RailDr. Jerome (Love Tub, Doctor)SuddenlyPiss TongueLight a Candle for MeIt's a Fast HorizonRagaThe Doubter's GlassEnglewoodBonus Track 1Closed Captioned Radio
Deviating from the sound on their previous album, the Bogmen created Closed Captioned Radio, the album that ultimately got them dropped from their label. Produced by Bill Laswell, CCR is a decadent tongue-in-cheek romp.
Track listing
Failing SystemsSpeedfreak LullabyMexicoHighway of ShameMad LarryExtended FamilyEvery Man Is an OrphanDark WaltzSlothThe Cows Ain't Comin' Home TonightSeadogClosed Captioned RadioYou Are My DestinyUntitled 1It Tastes Just Like It Smells
It Tastes Just Like It Smells is a documentary detailing the origins of the Bogmen created by photographer/videographer Chris Cassidy (who has also directed many of former band-member Vic Thrill's videos) and B.A. Miale, a video artist who currently VJ's Vic Thrill's live shows.
