Skittish/Rockity Roll

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As the lead singer and songwriting force behind Soul Coughing, M. Doughty combined a slam poetry, ironic sensibility with jam band-ish, arty Downtown grooves. That group was an apex of smart stoner rock. Since the mid ‘90s Doughty has gone it alone, and his first release for ATO combines two self-released solo recordings that flirt with the sublime. Recorded in a single day in 1996, Skittish nicely replicates his solo performances, minus witty banter. "Real Love/ It’s Only Life" collapses a Mary J. Blige song into a Feelies tune, so of course it’s perfect pop. The 2003 EP Rockity Roll is just as stripped-down as Skittish, but electronic drums and keyboards dominate the mix. Mike has become a beautifully mournful, smart-ass singer-songwriter in the vein of Richard Thompson. Doughty’s voice is a tightly controlled, slightly nasal croon that sounds like he learned to sing by listening to trumpet solos off old bebop records. Rejecting the term "folk" for what he does, Doughty prefers his own phrase, "small rock." Surely, it’s more restrained, slower and less flashy than Soul Coughing. It’s also much better. --Mike McGonigal

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Skittish/Rockity Roll

Average customer rating: Raw thoughts I Guess Making Your Soul Cough Can Lead To Great Things! Mike Doughty's Solo career Go ahead, Jump on the bandwagon Nicely Skittish

Skittish/Rockity Roll Mike Doughty Manufacturer: Ato Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Lo-Fi | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Poetry | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Haughty Melodic Ruby Vroom Irresistible Bliss El Oso Lust in Phaze: The Best of Soul Coughing ASIN: B0006FO8SO Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

1. The Only Answer
2. The Pink Life
3. Real Love/It's Only Life
4. No Peace, Los Angeles
5. Where Have You Gone?
6. Thank You, Lord, For Sending Me The F Train
7. Looks
8. Shunned & Falsified
9. All The Dirt
10. Sweet Lord In Heaven
11. Language Barrier
12. Rising Sun

Tracks:

1. Ways + Means
2. 27 Jennifers
3. Down On The River By The Sugar Plant
4. 40 Grand In The Hole
5. Ossining
6. Cash Cow
7. The Only Answer
8. Move On (Bloom Like The Sunlight In My Song)
9. I Failed To Use It
10. Laundrytown
11. Get Along

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As the lead singer and songwriting force behind Soul Coughing, M. Doughty combined a slam poetry, ironic sensibility with jam band-ish, arty Downtown grooves. That group was an apex of smart stoner rock. Since the mid `90s Doughty has gone it alone, and his first release for ATO combines two self-released solo recordings that flirt with the sublime. Recorded in a single day in 1996, Skittish nicely replicates his solo performances, minus witty banter. "Real Love/ It's Only Life" collapses a Mary J. Blige song into a Feelies tune, so of course it's perfect pop. The 2003 EP Rockity Roll is just as stripped-down as Skittish, but electronic drums and keyboards dominate the mix. Mike has become a beautifully mournful, smart-ass singer-songwriter in the vein of Richard Thompson. Doughty's voice is a tightly controlled, slightly nasal croon that sounds like he learned to sing by listening to trumpet solos off old bebop records. Rejecting the term "folk" for what he does, Doughty prefers his own phrase, "small rock." Surely, it's more restrained, slower and less flashy than Soul Coughing. It's also much better. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

Raw thoughts.......2007-03-15

I feel his love for music through this album however, since it is so emotional, it is seems very thrown together and that gets annoying about halfway through it... obviously uncomparable to soul coughing but i think had he started with this style music he could've still been successful.

I Guess Making Your Soul Cough Can Lead To Great Things!.......2006-02-25

From the first track on Skittish *The Only Answer* to the last track on Rockitty Roll *Get Along*, I was simply blown away by the simply musicianship and dedication to beat poet lyrical rhythm that Mike Doughty sets up in these albums. *techincally one combined double-album, I guess*

When I hear the words:
"I love my country so much, man - Like an exhasperating friend"

In the song "Move On (Bloom Like the Sunlight In My Song)" I feel Mike's struggles with the world around him.

These albums are a great intro into Mike's Solo career for anyone who liked Soul Coughing. It's not as jazzy, but the poetic nature of the lyricism is still everpresent.

Don't forget to pick up Haughty Melodic, Doughty's newest release. That album delves even deeper into a more rhythmic element and swings further from the eclectic sounds of Soul Coughing.

Sincerely,

Brother Rabbit

Mike Doughty's Solo career.......2005-08-22

This double album is one of my favorites and I am glad to see Mike Doughty moving on after Soul Coughing. Although Soul Coughing can never be beaten in my mind, Doughty is undoubtedly talented and his music is just amazing.

Go ahead, Jump on the bandwagon.......2005-06-15

Mike Doughty is amazing. I decided a few years ago to check up on the members of soul coughing because I truly missed their music. I was lucky enough to find out that Mike Doughty had a solo career going and was selling this CD on his own website www.superspecialquestions.com The CD was signed and included his own unique word written on the cover. Anyways, I picked it up and hasn't left the player since. This is not Soul Coughing music, but it's just as good in some weird way. I was never really into folky music but the guys voice is just electric and unique enough to draw you in. I was able to check out his show at Kent State a few months back. I didn't even know he was coming until I picked up the school's paper that day and saw he was performing for FREE that afternoon. Needless to say it was a great show and my friends who had never heard of Soul Coughing or Doughty before the concert were looking around after the show to see if his CDs were being sold anywhere. This guy's under the radar. This won't last long, though, since he's on Dave Matthews' label. Check out www.archive.org to download legal free live shows and get this CD so you can say you liked him back when.

Nicely Skittish.......2005-04-12

Whether you're a Soul Coughing fan or not (I'm not), you need to own Mike Doughty's solo CD (actually two CDs), called Skittish/Rockity Roll. He's the former leader of the aforementioned group, which disbanded in ugly fashion a few years back.

Doughty recorded Skittish in 1996. As the time, he'd wanted to do some acoustic stuff, which didn't fit in with what Soul Coughing was doing. They hated it. So Doughty recorded the CD on his own, submitted it to SC's record label, and was promptly rejected. But some of the songs ended up on Napster anyway, and Doughty's fans were eating it up big time. So he burned a pile of Skittish CDs at home and sold them when he hit the road for a solo tour.

Rockity Roll, recorded in 2003, is a mix of acoustic, lo-fi, outtakes from Skittish, and some live songs (recorded in 2004). I think this is the stronger of the two CDs.

I was never a Soul Coughing fan, but I love Doughty's solo work. His guitar style is folksy, but cool, and his lyrics are intelligent, telling and strong. Doughty's casual style is part of his appeal - unassuming, yet obviously enjoying the ride.

I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this set, which costs a bit less than you'd pay for a regular CD. If you're skeptical, at least give a listen to "Move On," which is a low-key protest song from a guy who might believe the war is wrong, but still loves his country. If you like it, and you will, watch for the upcoming release by Mike Doughty's Band (yeah, that's the name of the band), which will be released sometime in mid spring on Dave Matthews' ATO Records. Yes, Dave is a big fan. You will be too.

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