The Negro Problem - Joys & Concerns

Title: Joys & Concerns Artist: The Negro Problem Release Date: 5/25/1999 Re-Released On: 9/3/2002 Label: Sm:)e, Aerial Flipout UPCs: 014381196221, 644737000928 Genre: Rock Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Freewheeling, Fun, Playful, Quirky, Whimsical, Cheerful, Energetic, Humorous, Passionate Total Copies: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Joys: Repulsion (Show Up Late for Work on Monday)
2. Joys: Sea of Heat
3. Joys: Comikbuchland
4. Joys: Heads
5. Joys: Mahnsanto
6. Joys: Bleed
7. Concerns: Peter Jennings
8. Concerns: Ahmnot Madatcha
9. Concerns: Ken
10. Concerns: Goode Tyme
11. Concerns: The Rain in Leimert Park Last Tuesday
12. Concerns: Come Down Now

Year Type Label Catalog # 2002 CD Sm:)e 1962 1999 CD Aerial Flipout 9

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Easily one of the finest power pop records of 1999, the sophomore album by the Negro Problem shows the group growing by leaps and bounds after their debut, Post Minstrel Syndrome . The Negro Problem is a Los Angeles group rooted in pop, but with an extremely strong degree of eclecticism. The songs, all written by lead singer Stew, are almost visionary folk songs that showcase his unique world view. The music, which can be described a modern-day folk-rock, has touches of pop and jazz, primarily due to the fine influence of the band's excellent drummer Charles Pagano. Heidi Rowald handles most of the bass chores, but she also doubles as a second guitarist behind Stew, and also plays keyboards. Probyn Gregory, a fixture on the LA scene and a member of such groups such as the Wondermints, is sort of an auxiliary member, and his work on horns gives this fine album dimension. The main difference between the sound of the group on this album compared to their debut is the effective vocal harmonies. Lisa Jenio, who has her own band in LA, Candypants, shines here as a guest vocalist, along with Rowald. Many of the songs are influenced by Jimmy Webb, giving the album an elegant, post-psychedelic L.A. feel that is infectious. ~ Matthew Greenwald, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adam Marsland Electric Cello, Synthesizer, Synthesizer Piano Andrew Williams Producer, Vocals (Background), Engineer Bill Inglot Mastering Billy Stewart Synthesizer Strings, Guitar, Organ, Yells, Piano, Screams, Clavinet Black Moses Executive Producer Bridget MacDonald Photography Carol Sheridan Cover Photo Carolyn Edwards Synthesizer Organ, Synthesizer Strings, Synthesizer Piano Charles Pagano Percussion, Vocals, Loops, Toy Instruments, Drums Chris Chandler Engineer Danny McGough Sound Effects, Engineer Dave Schultz Mastering Heidi Rodewald Synthesizer Strings, Bass, Harmonica, Recorder, Vocals, Piano, Guitar HNIC Producer James "Falling James" Moreland Engineer Lisa Jenio Vocals (Background), Flute Lucky G. Photography Probyn Gregory Horn, Guitar, Banjo Rachel Gutek Design Stew Guitar (Acoustic), Vocals Travis Dickerson Engineer