Dada
Biography
With their clean pop sound, catchy melodies, and clever lyrics, some journalists labeled Dada the Police of the '90s, although the trio wasn't as musically adventurous as that group. Nevertheless, the band's debut record, 1992's Puzzle, was an updated version of the polished guitar pop that the Police pioneered in the early '80s. On the strength of the single "Dizz Knee Land," the group earned a fair amount of press and sold a number of records. When they delivered their second album, American Highway Flower, in 1994, Dada wasn't able to capitalize on the promise of their debut and the record slipped off the charts soon after its release. 1996's El Subliminoso met a similar fate; their self-titled fourth LP followed two years later. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
Selected Discography
never heard of em and i was a teen in the 90s and a total grunge fanatic, pretty sad, they must really suck
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continued from below..music i a n s h i p and the searing mutated solo's there won't be any. If being eclectic is a crime they should get life. the beauty of Pandora is that it has made it apparent most people have dramatically diverse taste in music. This is good. But you don't have to listen to 2 dozen bands of dramatically divergent styles to get that experience, just listen to Dada. Stephen Thomas Erlewine is either misinformed or really stupid.
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holy crap did you guys miss the mark on this one! This band has more eclecticisit y ( I know that's not a word) in their collective little finger than the Police ever had. don't get me wrong, the Police were my favorite band back then, creatively brilliant etc. However Dada replaced them as my favorite band and never lost that spot. Their only crime is being too eclectic and totally un-categoriz a b l e . Listen to any two songs from any 2 albums and try to find the commonality. Except for spectacula
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Jesus Christ. This is pathetic, but a good example of how our standards have plummeted if these jokers are being taken at all seriously. It's depressing, actually.
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great songs,great hooks great live show. whatmore could you ask for
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Where is Green Henry or Mary Sunshine Rain? Perhaps two of the catchiest songs I've ever heard. I love this band.
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I saw a blog that claimed Dada to be the greatest rock group since the Beatles. Arguable, but possible. They are certainly one of the most underrated and underappreci a t e d groups as michael kim ross says (see below).
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awesome group....hav e loved them from the beginning. lets hear more on Pandora. Saw them in concert and tonymerendin o is so right....the s e 3 guys can make some noise and ROCK!
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seeing a trend in all the posts? Good, because it's true. Excellent band, catchy hooks, excellent musicianship (drummer played with blue man group for a bit!) It's sad they are so underappreci a t e d . "Dim" could easily have been a hit off puzzle, too bad they didn't release it. They're live stuff is also terrific.
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Where are the other dada releases? Earth to Pandora - Earth to Pandora! I want to hear "8-Track".
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Just recently saw them in Boston, great show, 2nd time I've seen them and they never disappoint. even played one from Buterfly Jones (Mike and Phil side project) It's cool dude, and yes it was.
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The Best.... People that love great music are always immpressed when I turn them on to DaDa. Six CD changer in my car, 5 DaDa and one for a variety. In concert.... No other three guys can make noise like this...The Best.
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I went to see these guys live in Orange County. Michael Gurley is an amazing guitarist. It's hard to believe he has carpal tunnel syndrome. At the performance, he stepped on a table, picked up a water bottle, and used it as his pick for one of the solos. It was pretty amazing.
All in all, great band. One of the most underrated bands of the 90's. They're more than "the band that did Dizz Knee Land". |
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It's too bad that Pandora used the synopsis from that curmudgeon Stephen Thomas Erlewine at AMG to describe the phenomenon that is dada. What an unfair characteriza t i o n of their music! Hard to believe that it's only a trio putting out all that sound on a song like "Who You Are" (off of Puzzle).
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These guys are unbelievable , especially in concert, rocking out energeticall y for hours. All their albums, even the latest stuff, is fantastic: they're lyrically clever, have retro-influe n c e d harmonies and melodic style that's nonetheless all their own, and they're all virtuoso players, particularly guitarist extraordinai r e Michael Gurley. If the music world would just listen past "Dizz Knee Land" and "Dorina" -- great songs, but only scratch the surface. The more you listen, the more you lov
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Gorgeous harmonies, thoughtful lyrics, and kick-a** guitar riffs are just some of the reasons I continue listening to Dada, and wonder why more people don't!
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Over looked by the main stream crowds, Dada is one of the greatest bands to withstand the last decade and a half. Still releasing albums and touring, they captivate everyone that gives them the time of day.
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I LOVE DADA! I saw dada's performance at the coach house last saturday and I still can't stop thinking about it. Here today, Gone Tomorrow and Ask the Dust were stand outs and Spirit of 2009 when Michael Girly came out in the alien costume...th a t was hilarious.
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