FASTBALL All the Pain POSTER Austin Texas '88 promo

FASTBALL ALL THE PAIN MONEY CAN BUY Promo PosterCategory / Style / Moods: Rock * Pop Underground * Punk-Pop * American Trad Rock * Adult Alternative Pop/ Rock Moods * Playful * Cerebral * Fun * Energetic * Earthy * Organic * Confident * Stylish * Witty / 15 S RN: 27171998 23" X 35" PROMO POSTERFASTBALLALL THE PAIN MONEY CAN BUYCONDITION: EXCELLENT 8 OF 10 OR BETTER(MINOR HANDLING AND EDGE DINGS)TOUGH TO FIND PROMO ONLY ORIGINAL!Click the pix to get a better lookBiography by Greg Prato Although it's tempting to lump the Austin, Texas trio Fastball (Miles Zuniga on guitar and vocals, Tony Scalzo on bass and vocals, and Joe Shuffield on drums) in with all the bands that sound similar to the Wallflowers, they're an exception. The trio originally called themselves Magneto U.S.A. and became popular in the Texas region. After signing with Hollywood Records, they changed their name to Fastball, and soon after released their 1996 debut Make Your Mama Proud. The album wasn't the huge breakthrough they hoped for, but showed they were a band with potential. By the time their second album, All the Pain Money Can Buy, was released in early '98, the group had improved their sound by incorporating more pop hooks into their songs, with more varied (and serious) subject matter and lyrics. The Harsh Light of Day arrived in fall 2000. After four years, a best of retrospective (2002's Painting the Corners: The Best of Fastball) and a label switch, Fastball returned with their strongest record to date, 2004's Keep Your Wig On, for Rykodisc. Review by Greg Prato When compared to their last album (the 1996 debut Make Your Mama Proud), Fastball's latest release shows that the group is steadily improving and honing their AAA/roots-rock sound. The biggest difference between All the Pain Money Can Buy and their debut is that by spicing up their songs with horns and classic synthesizer sounds, there is a greater musical variety. Produced by Julian Raymond and the band, the album's sound recalls the sound and approach of classic '70s rock, with the group stressing feel over precision. It doesn't stop the band from updating their vintage rock with '90s technology and sounds, however, as proven by the presence of a beat box in the album's opener, "The Way." One of the best tracks, the laidback and groovy "Which Way to the Top?," is a duet between Fastball's Miles Zuniga and female solo artist Poe. The horn section featured on the upbeat "G.O.D. (Good Old Days)" recalls early-period Chicago, while the band tackles the singer/songwriter genre of days past on "Out of My Head" with a mellow organ sound and introspective lyrics. If you like your classic rock with a little more grit and experimentation, Fastball is wholeheartedly recommended.This exquisite slice of retro Rock'n'Roll Americana history is an original first and only print single sheet paper promotional advertisement (A.K.A. handbill or flyer) for a music recording as released on CD, LP and/or cassette. A Sound Deal does not sell poster re-prints, scans or duplications of any kind, so please don't ask. Add me to your favorites for red hot sales bulletins and sneak previews of upcoming products. Combine Items to Save $$$!!! Click here to check the store for more!©A Sound Deal