By the power of YouTube, I have been able to waste an unspecified amount of time tracking down long forgotten videos and favorite artists. I won't bore you with most of them, except to present a video introspective of Tanya Donnelly, ex-Throwing Muses, Breeders, and Belly, and possibly my longest running musical infatuation.
Next to Freddie Mercury.
First, we have "Not Too Soon" by the Throwing Muses. From the bad blonde dye job to the ubiquitous (for the early '90s) leggings, she was everything a poser indie rock fan could want. And Kristin Hersh is mercifully silent.
Next, Belly's "Feed the Tree". This one is from their first album, Star, though I tend to think both it and King are quite underrated. And dig that pirate blouse.
Finally, Tanya solo on "The Bright Light" (off 1997's Love Songs for Underdogs). Mellow gold.
Belly was the first concert The Wife and I saw when we were dating. I think - deep down - she realized that if Ms. Donnelly had pointed me out in the audience, David Lee Roth-style, so the roadies could escort me backstage, that would've been the end of our short relationship. Curiously, that didn't happen.
It's cool, I think we had the same arrangement for her regarding Angus Macfadyen.
Someone else shares my secret shame! I can't believe I've never seen the vid for "Not Too Soon."
Awww Angus.