Around 1983 or so, some of their Homegrown Music recordings were included on an eponymous LP, and in one of the early editions of "Spin" magazine. The album got a rave review, and it has been something of a collector's item since then. This podcast features music from two sessions from 1983 and 1984, including some of their most memorable material.
Bedful of Metaphysicians 1983-1984
1983 session
- Let's Get Metaphysical #2 (Chas. Alexander) 11:56
- Genius Cancellation - Ode to Orson Welles (Kennedy/Alexander) 6:24
- Sisters in Bed 3:16
- It's Hip to Be Nip and Hype Is Hip 2:43
- Charles Alexander: acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass, vocal
- Jody Kennedy: keyboards, vocals
- Larry Choley: drums
- Mike Swartz: sax
- Ed Trusky: guitar
- Ted Naratil: percussion, harmonica
- Whit McLaughlin: narration on "Let's Get Metaphysical"
1984 session
- The Legendary Days of the Amorous Henry K 3:40
- Rival Camp Rhythms (Kennedy) 4:00
- Empty Vee 4:24
- The Wish-I-Had-Gone-To Vietnam Blues / Huge Sensitive Indian Mending a Sparrow's Wing 6:18
- Combat Nun 4:53
- Dick Nixon's 442 1:09
- Charles Alexander: acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass, vocal [Dirt Condominium]
- Jody Kennedy: keyboards, vocals [Burma Diode ]
- Gordon Spiwak: drums
- Mike Swartz: sax
- Ted Naratil: percussion, harmonica
- David John Walton: vocals on "Vietnam Blues"