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    Various Artists

    The Quest of the Wanton Treader

    Reviewed by A Girl Called Gordon

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    Label My Little Empire IncorporatedHM Magazine #81January 2000
    compilation

    This compilation, entitled The Quest of the Wanton Treader, is an odd mix of songs that accompanies, in some strange way, the story of this cute little star-eyed guy with a pointy hat. The first group, Supermodel Stalker, has a lead singer that reminds me of Fred Schneider from the B-52's rapping words that happen to rhyme, especially in "Lunatic." It is a lot more interesting to listen to than one might think. The second song is an eclectic mix of melodies, that you can hear for yourself . . . it's on this issue's Hard Music Sampler! Swampbelly is a band that reminds me of Havalina Rail Co being headed up by a young Bob Dylan. Sycamore Seed has the pop thing fronted by a Veruca Salt sounding team. All of the songs on this CD seem to focus on the surreal side of God. Not a bad listen. For ordering info, write: My Little Empire Incorporated 7304 5th Avenue, Ste 329, Brooklyn NY 11209

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