- Audio CD (Jan 25 1995)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B000002G2T
- Other Editions: Audio Cassette
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #95,075 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Grim |
| 2. Little Bastard |
| 3. Ape Hanger |
| 4. Place Out There |
| 5. Lake Brenda |
| 6. Wall Eyed Girl |
| 7. Live Until I Die |
| 8. Peanut '93 |
| 9. Banlon Shirt |
| 10. Gypped |
| 11. Blushing Bride |
| 12. Earth To Grandma |
| 13. Otter Slide |
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most unknown great band in America,
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This review is from: Electric Rock Music (Audio CD)
Ass Ponys are not for the timid fan of easy-listening pop. This is brilliantly written, musically and lyrically challenging, thoroughly American music. It's quirky yet very grounded, playful while exploring the light and dark of life with eyes wide open. The Ponys deserve to be thought of in the same way that Neil Young, Paul Westerberg, Steve Earle, and Lucinda Williams are...yep, it's that strong. And don't stop with Electric Rock Music. The Known Universe and Lohio are equally wonderful. Try listening to "Kung Fu Reference" from Lohio and see if you can name another song that wraps such a poignant story, told so poetically and sung and played so beautifully, inside such a strong melody. Chuck, please write more. Ponys, we love ya.
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Catchy, wierd, and fun!,
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This review is from: Electric Rock Music (Audio CD)
This CD introduced me to the Ponys, after hearing "Little Bastard" get airplay on my then-cool local FM station. (yeah, I know it took me 9 years to write this review ;-) I quickly fell in love with their goofy lyrics and catchy instrumentation. I remember laughing out loud as I listened to the CD pre-purchase as "Earth To Grandma" came on. That clinched it! Every number is a gem! Get it!
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4.7 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
The most unknown great band in America,
By K. Rawlings "six strings" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Electric Rock Music (Audio CD)
Ass Ponys are not for the timid fan of easy-listening pop. This is brilliantly written, musically and lyrically challenging, thoroughly American music. It's quirky yet very grounded, playful while exploring the light and dark of life with eyes wide open. The Ponys deserve to be thought of in the same way that Neil Young, Paul Westerberg, Steve Earle, and Lucinda Williams are...yep, it's that strong. And don't stop with Electric Rock Music. The Known Universe and Lohio are equally wonderful. Try listening to "Kung Fu Reference" from Lohio and see if you can name another song that wraps such a poignant story, told so poetically and sung and played so beautifully, inside such a strong melody. Chuck, please write more. Ponys, we love ya.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lovely Losers and Misfits of Middle America,
By Stephen J. Brandi - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Electric Rock Music (Audio CD)
The Ass Ponys write songs that capture beautifully the lives of the marginalized and strange characters of Middle America. I listened to this album at a CD store listening kiosk many years ago, intrigued by the gall of someone choosing a band name so commercially non-viable. I listened to the opening track "Grim" and rushed to the counter to buy the album. I knew that anyone that could so simply and clearly capture the bored despair of a jilted lover that lost his girl to her religious beliefs and sum it up with one word, "Grim," had a true talent for lyrics. I have since become a huge Ass Ponys fan, as well as lead singer/songwriter Chuck Cleaver's subsequent band Wussy. The music is nice solid Alt-country/Mid-American rock, but the lyrics are what makes it all shine so wonderfully.Every song on the album deals with flawed characters that are hard not to love. From Little Bastard, to Earth to Grandma, and even the goofy Banlon Shirt, each story or character sketch is perfectly spun. If there is any justice in this world, Chuck Cleaver will go down in history as a great American literary icon of the Short Story (in song form), along the likes of Flannery O'Conner, Eudora Welty, and John Cheever. He is that good. Though some people may have trouble getting used to his high pitched singing voice in the Ass Ponys, it is worth it. His singing with Wussy is a bit more standard in timbre. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Electric Rock Music (Audio CD)
There is not a bad song on here. Be sure to pay attention to the lyrics after you calm down from the eclectic sound of this band... And don't forget to pick up "The Known Universe" which is possibly even better than this release!
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