Today Local H frontman Scott Lucas tells us about "Joey" and "Puss" from Local H's Awesome Mix Tape #1, which comes out next week. Here are the stories: "Joey" -- This is the best alcoholic love song ever. The first time I ever played this song was in '05 -- it was an acoustic show opening for Tommy Stinson. I didn't know what key to play it in --Concrete Blonde plays it in G. I was going to wuss out and play it in C, but then I just decided to go for it and do it in G. I couldn't believe that I got anywhere near to pulling it off.
"Puss" -- This was a tough one. We love The Jesus Lizard. And we wanted to do one of their songs, BUT how do you out-Yow David Yow? It can't be done. What was I gonna do? Out-snarl him? Put down a sicker performance? Nope. So I went the other way: a smooth falsetto. I thought I was doing my best sweet soul brother vocal, but it ended up sounding more Queens of the Stone Temple (Axl) Rose. Which, I suppose, actually IS sicker.
Hearing is believing. Now that you know the story behind the songs, listen for yourself and learn more about the album and get details about this weekend's release party - right here!
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