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SHPLANG (Los Angeles, CA)

Big Stir Records is proud to welcome SHPLANG to our official artist roster on the occasion of their 25th anniversary as a band! The celebrated LA guitar pop stalwarts have been mainstays of the Big Stir Live concert series from the very beginning and made their label bow with as part of our Singles Series in 2019. BSR and the band are celebrating a quarter century of Shplangmusik with a new retrospective collection, Los Grandes Excritos (1994-2019), showcases classics from across their career, new and exclusive tracks, and, befitting the wit and humor that defines the band, a few surprises! 

In 1994, Peter Marston, a veteran of the LA pop scene with The Phlaix, The Onlys and The Corsairs, met up with John Krause, a visual artist and designer best-known for his work on The Simpsons. John also dabbled in music, so they got together to see what would happen and what happened was Shplang’s first album Journey to the Center of Mirth, described by Improvijazzation as “a shining example of what can be done with rock and roll when it’s played from the heart and not from the format.” The album caught the ear of Birdcage Records and a distribution deal was signed, resulting in the first national exposure for the band. 

Shplang added drummer Brian Cannizzaro to bring their music to the stage and to record their second album, Self Made Monk. This time around, distribution was handled by Not Lame and Jam Records and, fortuitously, the band received generous reviews and a warm welcome in the power pop community. Two additional albums—American Cream and My Big Three Wheeler—followed, this time featuring drummer Paul Angers. Over the years, Shplang has also had tracks on many popular power pop compilations, including those released by Bam Balam, Yesterday Girl, Omnivore and their current home, Big Stir Records. 

Now, to commemorate the band's Silver Anniversary in power pop, Big Stir Records is releasing Los Grandes Excritos (1994-2019), a collection of fan favorites and select unreleased gems from the vaults. But more is to come, for sure!

Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019): CD
  • Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019): CD

Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019): CD

Includes a download of the album Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019)
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TRACK LIST: 1. Spanish Galleons 2. Come Love 3. I Don’t Know I Don’t Care 4. Sucker 5. I Don’t Know Love 6. Delacroix 7. Little Star 8. No One Knows 9. Another Child Lost 10. That Word Is Love 11. Tokyo Go-Go 12. Birds Go ‘Round 13. Sway 14. Mommie’s Pie ...plus hidden tracks... maybe...

BIG STIR RECORDS and SHPLANG are proud to announce the release of LOS GRANDES EXCRITOS (1995 To 2019), a new anthology celebrating 25 years of sterling silver pop rock from one of the LA scene's leading lights. The compilation, which includes previously unheard material along with classics from all four of the band's full length records (and a few surprises) will be released Friday, December 6 on CD and digital download, and is available for pre-order at www.BigStirRecords.com now!

Shplang is an alternapop band offering an eclectic mix of psychedelia, pop and folk with emphasis on melody, inventive arrangements and a wry sense of humor. Here’s their story so far:

In 1994, singer-songwriter Peter Marston, a veteran of the LA pop scene with The Phlaix, The Onlys and The Corsairs, met up with John Krause, a visual artist and designer best-known for his work on The Simpsons. John also dabbled in music, so the two met up to see what would happen, and what happened was Shplang’s first CD release Journey to the Center of Mirth, described by Improvijazzation as “a shining example of what can be done with rock and roll when it’s played from the heart and not from the format.” To bring the music to the stage drummers Brian Cannizzaro and Paul Angers were enlisted and three more CDs followed: Self Made Monk, American Cream and My Big Three Wheeler (see below for review excerpts). All four discs are now available on the Big Stir Records website.

Now, to commemorate their quarter-century in power pop, Big Stir Records is releasing Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019), a collection of fan favorites and select unreleased gems from the vaults. Songs from all four albums are represented, from the DIY boys-with-four-track grunge-pop of “Sway” to the swirling psychedelia of “Spanish Galleons” and the Kaiju-surf masterpiece, “Tokyo Go-Go.” Tin Pan Alley and the talking soul of O.C. Smith collide in “That Word is Love,” while “No One Knows” suggests what might have happened if Sopwith Camel or Herman’s Hermits had tackled the subject matter of “Lola” rather than the Kinks. Forays into lounge-schmaltz (“Sucker”), mountaintop folk (“Birds Go ’Round”), and straight-ahead power-pop (“Come Love”) help round out the collection.

Acolytes and devotees will especially appreciate three previously unreleased recordings. “Delacroix” offers tribute to the great French painter in what seems to be an impression of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin fronting The Banana Splits. “Little Star” imagines Wolfgang Mozart’s Plastic Ono Band period, while “Mommie’s Pie” is the harrowing tale of a boy who imprudently consumed the last slice (the less said, the better, perhaps).

Shplang are now at work commencing their second 25 years of music making and can be heard regularly performing live at Big Stir events in the LA area as they have since the concert series' inception. Meanwhile, Los Grandes Excritos is here to initiate the novices and remind the faithful just how lucky we are to have them around.

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My Big Three Wheeler: CD
  • My Big Three Wheeler: CD

My Big Three Wheeler: CD

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SHPLANG's latest full-length album! Track List: 1 Spanish Galleons
2 Pound Cake
3 Right On Time
4 Tokyo Go-Go 5 Let's Get High (And I Could Be Your Man)
6 Glitter 7 That Word Is Love
8 No One Knows
9 Keep It Down
10 Last Match In The Tinderbox 11 When Jesus Looked In The Eyes Of God

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American Cream: CD
  • American Cream: CD

American Cream: CD

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The band's third studio album from 2000. featuring: 1 I Don't Know Love
2 All Of Her Life 3 That's The Way
4 Fancy Restaurant
5 Daddy Knows It's Me 6 Birds Go 'Round 7 Funk Me Up
8 Holy Roman Empire
9 Comme Ci Comme Ca
10 La La Song
11 Someone's Looking For Me
12 Long Way Down

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Self Made Monk: CD
  • Self Made Monk: CD

Self Made Monk: CD

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SHPLANG's critically acclaimed second album from 1997, featuring: 1 I Don't Wanna Be Here
2 Here Comes The Truth
3 Come Love
4 Sucker
5 Slow Burn
6 Soft And Clean
7 Another Child Lost
8 I Wanna Know
9 Mr. Milo
10 Tomorrow
11 Can't Change A Thing

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Journey To The Center Of The Mirth: CD
  • Journey To The Center Of The Mirth: CD

Journey To The Center Of The Mirth: CD

Includes a download of the album Journey To The Center Of The Mirth
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The 1995 debut album from SHPLANG! Featuring: 1. Orange Shake Mistake Experience 2. Sway 3. Tomorrow's Rail 4. Deep Wet 5. Down 6. Animal 7. Two-Bit Manchild 8. Feel 9. Didn't I 10. Love Chain 11. I Don't Know I Don't Care 12. Animals 13. Chocolate Covered Glove 14. Wrestle With It 15. Can't Change a Thing 16. Breathe 17. Shiite 18. Prima Donnas 19. Opposite 20. Hang Ben

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Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019) by Sphplang

Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019)

Sphplang

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BIG STIR RECORDS and SHPLANG are proud to announce the release of LOS GRANDES EXCRITOS (1995 To 2019), a new anthology celebrating 25 years of sterling silver pop rock from one of the LA scene's leading lights. The compilation, which includes previously unheard material along with classics from all four of the band's full length records (and a few surprises) will be released Friday, December 6 on CD and digital download, and is available for pre-order at www.BigStirRecords.com now!

Shplang is an alternapop band offering an eclectic mix of psychedelia, pop and folk with emphasis on melody, inventive arrangements and a wry sense of humor. Here’s their story so far:

In 1994, singer-songwriter Peter Marston, a veteran of the LA pop scene with The Phlaix, The Onlys and The Corsairs, met up with John Krause, a visual artist and designer best-known for his work on The Simpsons. John also dabbled in music, so the two met up to see what would happen, and what happened was Shplang’s first CD release Journey to the Center of Mirth, described by Improvijazzation as “a shining example of what can be done with rock and roll when it’s played from the heart and not from the format.” To bring the music to the stage drummers Brian Cannizzaro and Paul Angers were enlisted and three more CDs followed: Self Made Monk, American Cream and My Big Three Wheeler (see below for review excerpts). All four discs are now available on the Big Stir Records website.

Now, to commemorate their quarter-century in power pop, Big Stir Records is releasing Los Grandes Excritos (1994 to 2019), a collection of fan favorites and select unreleased gems from the vaults. Songs from all four albums are represented, from the DIY boys-with-four-track grunge-pop of “Sway” to the swirling psychedelia of “Spanish Galleons” and the Kaiju-surf masterpiece, “Tokyo Go-Go.” Tin Pan Alley and the talking soul of O.C. Smith collide in “That Word is Love,” while “No One Knows” suggests what might have happened if Sopwith Camel or Herman’s Hermits had tackled the subject matter of “Lola” rather than the Kinks. Forays into lounge-schmaltz (“Sucker”), mountaintop folk (“Birds Go ’Round”), and straight-ahead power-pop (“Come Love”) help round out the collection.

Acolytes and devotees will especially appreciate three previously unreleased recordings. “Delacroix” offers tribute to the great French painter in what seems to be an impression of Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin fronting The Banana Splits. “Little Star” imagines Wolfgang Mozart’s Plastic Ono Band period, while “Mommie’s Pie” is the harrowing tale of a boy who imprudently consumed the last slice (the less said, the better, perhaps).

Shplang are now at work commencing their second 25 years of music making and can be heard regularly performing live at Big Stir events in the LA area as they have since the concert series' inception. Meanwhile, Los Grandes Excritos is here to initiate the novices and remind the faithful just how lucky we are to have them around.

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Spanish Galleons (Big Stir Digital Single No. 39) by Shplang

Spanish Galleons (Big Stir Digital Single No. 39)

Shplang

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The 39th Big Stir Digital Single is our first (and long overdue!) release showcasing SHPLANG, beloved stalwarts of the LA pop scene who are celebrating an auspicious occasion with “Spanish Galleons” b/w “Pickles Are Fun”... out Friday, August 16 at www.bigstirrecords.com/big-stir-digital-singles and available for pre-order now!

2019 marks 25 years of Shplang!

In 1994, Peter Marston, a veteran of the LA pop scene with the Phlaix, The Onlys and The Corsairs, met up with John Krause, a visual artist and designer best-known for his work on The Simpsons. John also dabbled in music, so they got together to see what would happen and what happened was Shplang’s first album Journey to the Center of Mirth, described by Improvijazzation as “a shining example of what can be done with rock and roll when it’s played from the heart and not from the format.” To bring the music to the stage, drummers Brian Cannizzaro and Paul Angers were enlisted and three more albums followed: Self Made Monk, American Cream, and My Big Three Wheeler.

What is the Shplang sound? Pop, psychedelia, Beatles, Zappa, pureed and puerile.

“Spanish Galleons” is a pop-psych tour de force whose inscrutable philosophical musings can only be leavened with the earthy delights of “Pickles Are Fun.” Either way, you gotta agree—it’s Shplangtastic!

Our association with this fine band comes, in grass-roots Big Stir style, through Shplang having shared many a an LA-area live bill with our core bands PLASTISOUL, THE ARMOIRES, BLAKE JONES & THE TRIKE SHOP and others. Marston's dry wit stringing together a set list that plays out like the greatest-hits review it should be always impresses and it's a true joy to be finally Shplanging the world with the new tunes. Stand by for more...

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