The Popes - She's Youfrom the cassette Demolisten Volume 1 - 1991
Chapel Hill's The Popes were a great pop band. They recorded a 6 song ep called "Hi We're The Popes" in the '80, but I always thought their best songs were on later compilations (like this one). I was lucky enough to catch their last show at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem. They had a GIANT bottle of sparkling wine at the foot of the stage for anyone to drink from. I took a swig.
The Demolisten series was a great collection of 3 cassettes, similar to the Comboland tapes in the early '80's featuring area bands. Leaving behind a great document of bands from the 90's.
Band Members:
Jim Rumley - Drums
John Elderkin - Guitar and Vocals
Henry Pharr - Bass
Steve Ruppenthal - Vocals and Guitar
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It is my belief that the best album ever recorded by an NC act is the unreleased Popes album. It was recorded for RCA subsidiary First Warning, but the band was dropped (or perhaps, never signed) before it's release and they subsequently broke up.
It includes most of their post EP output (comps, cassettes) including "She's You."
glenn boothe
I was driving from Boston to New Hampshire one night in early 2005 when I heard "She's You" on a small college radio station. It was a great thrill. I called Phil Collins from Satellite Boyfriend immediately to tell him about it.
What Glenn said -- the Popes were a brilliant power-pop band.
I haven't forgotten that CD, Glenn!
Eddie
i miss The Popes so much it HURTS. Hearing "she's you" again just about damn near made me cry. god they were good.
If you loved The Popes, Stumble, or The Lovely Lads... you will most likely enjoy their latest incarnation: The Public Good.
Now located in our nation's capital, Washington D.C., they're bringing Monumental DC Rock to the world. "The Public Good No. 1" is now available at their website:
www.thepublicgoodonline.com
Check 'em out!
More on TPG...
http://blurt-online.com/features/view/541/
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