Burning The Ground Exclusive 1986
“Everything I’m Not” is a 1986 single by American band Beat Rodeo from New York City. The band’s sound has been described as Country, Rock, alternative, and blue-eyed soul with some thrown in. The single was produced by Scott Litt who produced six albums for R.E.M. in the late 1980s and early to mid-1990s during the band’s most successful period.
Although “Everything I’m Not” got some airplay at college stations, none of Beat Rodeo’s albums or singles were hits, and IRS dropped them from the label; the band broke up soon after that.
“Everything I’m Not” was taken from the band’s second and final LP Home in the Heart of the Beat. There was not a music video produced for this single.
SIDE A:
Everything I’m Not 4:45
SIDE B:
I’m Not Afraid (Doesn’t Matter To Me) 3:00
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: I.R.S. Records – L33-17160
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Country Rock
CREDITS:
- Liner Notes – Andy Schwartz (2)
- Mixed By – Scott Litt
- Producer – Scott Litt
NOTES:
From the LP “Home in the Heart of the Beat”
Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS
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Steve Almaas was in the Suicide Commandos, one of the first Minneapolis Punk bands, before he started Beat Rodeo.
Thanks for this one. I loved their debut album, as it was right in my wheel house: country rock! “Just Friends” was a great tune. I’m not as familiar with their 2nd album, so this is a treasure indeed!
Excellent, you are killing it this week with the totally obscure shoulda-been hits! The moodiness reminds me of ‘Til Tuesday’s second (and IMO best) album Coming Up Close. This one is definitely deserving of a spin. Thanks Paul!
Happy that you like this one, Retro Hound. This was one of those records that I cannot even remember where I bought it from I think I thought they looked cool on the cover so grabbed it and loved it.
Absolutely nothing wrong with buying a record based on them looking cool on the cover! I’ve done it myself.
Interesting genre this record falls into. Not having yet played it, the group sounds vaguely familiar. Seems I may have come across it on college radio. And with Daniel’s glowing review, I’m apt to loving this myself. I really like Daniel’s tastes and, of course, yours too, Paul. Thank you for expanding my listening!!!!
Jeff
I hope you like it, Jeff. So far my favorite unearthing of the week. 🙂
Absolutely brilliant Paul! This is one more great found for me! Never heard of Beat Rodeo. I love it so much. You are incredible. Gonna have to purchase their album too. Thank you so much my hero 🙂
You’re welcome, Daniel. We have such similar taste my friend 🙂
Talented band that just never got that “breakout” hit, thanks!
You’re welcome, Raymond 🙂