NEM#213: Paul Chastain (Velvet Crush): Flavors of Brightness

<p>Illinois singer/bassist Paul had his first release in 1985 and joined with drummer Ric Menck to form a band eventually called Velvet Crush, which released six albums from 1991-2004. He has since played in Matthew Sweet's band and has released two albums under the name The Small Square.</p>
<p>We discuss "Can't Let Go (Oh, Tommy)" by The Small Square from <em>Ours & Others</em> (2023), "California Incline" by Velvet Crush from <em>Stereo Blues</em> (2004), and "Flower Field" by Choo Choo Train from <em>Briar Rose EP</em> (1988). Intro: "Hold Me Up" by Velvet Crush from <em>Teenage Symphonies to God</em> (1994). End song: "SML" from <em>The Small Square</em> (2015, remastered 2023). More at <a href="smallsquaremusic.com/">smallsquaremusi…; and <a href="actionmusik.bandcamp.com/">actionmusik…;
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