Commander Cody

Commander Cody: Somewhere in the Ether

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Submitted by cobwebsandstrange on 7/22/09 6:24pm

Maintaining a pretty consistent persona over time, Commander Cody, who finds himself accompanied by any assortment of overly competent players that he’s seen fit to replace the Lost Planet Airmen with, has returned after a brief hiatus since gracing shelves with a 2006 live album. While the music might not be exactly the same as in years past, the same basic influences are in play – as one should expect. Anyone looking for a career defining pronouncement is probably going to be disappointed. After all, the Commander already took it to the man (the country A&R man at least) during the ‘70s. And while this new disc, Dopers, Drunks and Everyday Losers, isn’t going to please everyone, the die-hards will appreciate it. Read more

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Commander Cody: Seeds and Stems

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Submitted by cobwebsandstrange on 5/19/09 5:41pm

LostLostAs the explosion of the '60s country and rock fusion thing moved more towards slick commercialized acts like the Eagles, but prior to the outlaw county movement really getting its teeth, a few acts were needed to keep dirty Americana alive and well in a rock context.

Ann Arbor, Michigan was a hotbed of hippies, social unrest and more drugs than can be recalled during this time. And that's why, in part, John Sinclair based his White Panther Party and the MC5 there after growing tired of the police harassment being levied upon them in Detroit. Ann Arbor, though, also had the Stooges for a bit, making the MC5 less of a threatening presence. Read more

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