Don't Be Fooled

Used to be a big Scuds fan back in the mid-nineties, but I only recently found out that the boys actually recorded a reunion album back in 2013. Bought it immediately of course, and wasn't disappointed at all. Still charmed by their elegance I guess...

Scud Mountain Boys - The Mendicant

It's Free

Presenting a slice of pure pop for now people by the New Mendicants, a fresh combo - or should that be indie super group? - featuring Scud Mountain Boy Joe Pernice and TFC's Norman Blake. Out as we speak.

The New Mendicants - Sarasota

I Do

After a 16 year absence, the Scud Mountain Boys have teamed up again, and that's mighty good news. I still treasure the mid-nineties output of Joe Pernice & co, their impeccable Dance The Night Away album being a particular favourite. Lord knows I tried, but the oft-lauded Pernice Brothers - Joe's next project - never moved me just the way the Scuds did. So eat a chocolate rabbit, watch Captain Kangaroo, and give these guys another chance if you please. Do you love the sun?

Scud Mountain Boys - Double Bed
Scud Mountain Boys - The Mendicant

The blood of Christ

I thought it would be a good idea to put the X-mas festivities to bed (burp) by putting up Sangre De Christo by the Scud Mountain Boys. It´s from their second album Dance The Night Away, a forgotten classic more or less recorded around their kitchen table in Northampton, Massachussetts. Their leader Joe Pernice broke up the band one album later to form the Pernice Brothers, who currently enjoy quite a bit of success. I still miss that specific dreamy Scud Mountain Boys sound though. 

Scud Mountain Boys - Sangre De Christo MP3