Lee Wadlinger
The ECB Years: 1996-1997
The ECB Years: 1996-1997
This 10-song EP represents a sampling of the literally hundreds of songs
written and recorded by Lee Wadlinger during the mid-90's before joining
High Water and Glenn Echo in 1998. Some are previously released, others
have only been heard by a limited circle of friends and bandmates.
Recorded at home on a Tascam 4-track, these tunes certainly evidence the
strong influence that Guided By Voices had over Wadlinger during this
period. This influence is particularly notable in both the average length of
these tracks and in the fidelity of the recordings: these are short songs,
often clocking in at "snippet" length, and on a number of the tracks lo-fi
"effects" like tape hiss are strategically used not only to set the mood of the
recordings, but also as an instrument in itself.
It would be a mistake, however, to brand The ECB Years as a mere
GBV-derivative. The acoustic instrumental, "Balcony Hangs" showcases
Wadlinger's use of the 4-track to create "pocket guitar suites," and "Magic
Marker" presents an example of his more folk-oriented work (which,
logically, lead to a slot opening for Elliot Smith during this time period).
By offering this EP as a free download, Next Best Records hopes to provide
you, the valued listener, with a unique glimpse into the formative years of
one Ohio musician and songwriter.
written and recorded by Lee Wadlinger during the mid-90's before joining
High Water and Glenn Echo in 1998. Some are previously released, others
have only been heard by a limited circle of friends and bandmates.
Recorded at home on a Tascam 4-track, these tunes certainly evidence the
strong influence that Guided By Voices had over Wadlinger during this
period. This influence is particularly notable in both the average length of
these tracks and in the fidelity of the recordings: these are short songs,
often clocking in at "snippet" length, and on a number of the tracks lo-fi
"effects" like tape hiss are strategically used not only to set the mood of the
recordings, but also as an instrument in itself.
It would be a mistake, however, to brand The ECB Years as a mere
GBV-derivative. The acoustic instrumental, "Balcony Hangs" showcases
Wadlinger's use of the 4-track to create "pocket guitar suites," and "Magic
Marker" presents an example of his more folk-oriented work (which,
logically, lead to a slot opening for Elliot Smith during this time period).
By offering this EP as a free download, Next Best Records hopes to provide
you, the valued listener, with a unique glimpse into the formative years of
one Ohio musician and songwriter.
(1) Panacea (1997) Previously released on the Big Beats
From Small Halls compilation CD.
(2) Extortion (1997) Previously unreleased.
(3) Balcony Hangs (1997) Previously unreleased.
(4) Hudson Chicken (1997) Previously unreleased.
(5) SAM (1996) Previously released on the Magic Ball Hunt
ep.
(6) Frozen Indie Rockers (1996) Previously released on
the I Am Shorter Than You Are Taller Than Am I compilation CD.
(7) Hudson Bop II (1996) Previously unreleased.
(8) Magic Marker (1997) Previously unreleased.
(9) CB RNH (1997) Previously unreleased.
(10) You Got To Earn Yr Freedom (1996) Previously
released on the Wondering Boy Poet cassette album.
| (c) 2007 Next Best Records |
All songs written by Lee Wadlinger (BMI) and recorded on 4-track in Hudson, Ohio. |