Not One Light Red: A Modified Document is a compilation album created by Scott Tennent (formerly of Half Visconte and then the current manager of Modified Arts) and David Jensen (formerly of Before Braille) to serve 3 essential missions. Its first mission was to create a record that would showcase and introduce local Phoenix bands to the rest of the United States.[1] Second, it was supposed to serve to help promote the local Phoenix music and art venue, The Modified (also known as Modified Arts).[2] Finally, it was to serve as a springboard for a national independent record label based in the Phoenix area along the same lines as Kill Rock Stars in Olympia, Washington and Dischord Records in Washington, D.C.[1]
| Not One Light Red: A Modified Document | ||||
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| Studio album by Various Artists | ||||
| Released | 2000 | |||
| Genre | indie rock | |||
| Length | 74:46 | |||
| Label | Sunset Alliance (SA 006) This Argonaut Records | |||
| Not One Light Red chronology | ||||
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Notable tracks on the record include:
- So Proud of You by Go Big Casino.[1] Go Big Casino is Jim Adkins' (of Jimmy Eat World) solo-project, and So Proud of You was his first commercially released recording under that moniker.[1] In fact, his presence on this record was actually one of the factors that allowed it to obtain a national distribution.[1]
- Second Rome by Seven Storey.[1] This was Seven Storey's first release after shortening its name from Seven Storey Mountain following the band's quasi-dissolution, as well as the first song released by Lance Lammers since his Based On a True Story EP on Deep Elm Records.[1][3]
- Leave this City by Reubens Accomplice.[1] This is one of the first commercially released recordings by Reubens Accomplice before the release of their first LP, I Blame the Scenery on Better Looking Records.[1]
- A Clear Complextion by Pollen.[1] This was a hard to find song from their years on Wind Up Records.[1]
- Blood Over Wine by Fivespeed.[1] This is one of the earliest releases put out by former Virgin Records band, Fivespeed.
- No Karate Chops by Before Braille. Although the recording would still sound mostly like a demo, this would also be the first commercially released track by Before Braille. This song would later be re-recorded and re-released as The Jaws of Life on The Rumor.
The art for the album also reflects its desire to promote the Phoenix-based artists showcased at The Modified. Its cover art is a painting called "The Swimmer" by Sergio Aguirre,[1][2][4] and the rest of the packaging features paintings and illustrations by Brent Bond, Jill Betterly, and Lisa Williamson.[1][2]
Three years later, Sunset Alliance worked to continue this series by releasing Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended[5] This record would hope to extend interest in Phoenix bands by also including some national and international favorites such as Cursive and Kristofer Astrom.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Second Rome by Seven Storey" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Blood Over Wine by Fivespeed" | 3:23 |
| 3. | "Morning, Noon and Nite by Sea of Cortez" | 4:32 |
| 4. | "While You're Away by Harcuvar" | 4:40 |
| 5. | "So Proud of You by Go Big Casino" | 3:30 |
| 6. | ""Make A Wish" by Pinewood Derby" | 4:54 |
| 7. | ""Killing Hope" by Redfield" | 3:18 |
| 8. | "No Karate Chops by Before Braille" | 4:08 |
| 9. | "Procession, Part II by Sextet" | 3:53 |
| 10. | "A Clear Complexion by Pollen" | 4:45 |
| 11. | "Feel Like Another by ...And Guppies Eat Their Young" | 3:46 |
| 12. | "Follow Through #1 by Scott Tennent" | 5:07 |
| 13. | "Leave the City by Reubens Accomplice" | 3:22 |
| 14. | "We Don't Care What They Do Up North by Fightshy" | 6:14 |
| 15. | "Name Your Poison by Death of Marat" | 5:17 |
| 16. | "Ready by Chula" | 2:19 |
| 17. | "Blue-eyed Baldwin by Half Visconte" | 7:53 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Mehr, Bob. Flashing Red, The Phoenix New Times, Feb. 1, 2001 retrieved 03-19-12
- ^ a b c Mehr, Bob. Indie Year 2000, The Phoenix New Times, Dec. 7, 2000 retrieved 03-19-12
- ^ Mehr, Bob. Heavy Construction, The Phoenix New Times, May 31, 2001 retrieved 2012-07-08
- ^ Kevin Modified Memories: David Jensen (Art for Starters), SoMuchSilence.com, Nov. 5, 2009 retrieved 03-19-12
- ^ Amazon.com Listing for Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended retrieved 03-19-12