Black Candy

by Beat Happening

Overview

As evidenced by its title, Black Candy is Beat Happening's darkest, most deliriously ominous album; clearly influenced by the Cramps, the record is dominated by Calvin Johnson's coffin-creak vocals, with Heather Lewis' breathy sweetness rarely in earshot to lighten the mood. A less developed batch of compositions than the previous Jamboree, it strives to evoke the mood of a grade-Z teen horror flick soundtrack, with faux-creepy songs ("Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive," "Gravedigger Blues," "Bonfire") and primal, drum-dominated production; less eclectic and nuanced than the trio's other LPs, Black Candy quickly grows tiresome, although the oft-covered highlight "Cast a Shadow" is a treat. ~ Jason Ankeny

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2022
Label:	Domino
UPC:	0887830011617
Rank:	73398

Tracks

1. Other Side
2. Black Candy
3. Knick Knack
4. Pajama Party in a Haunted Hive
5. Grave Digger Blues
6. Cast a Shadow
7. Bonfire
8. T.V. Girl
9. Playhouse
10. Ponytail

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Beat Happening   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Bret Lunsford   Composer
Beat Happening   Composer
Calvin   Composer
Steve Fisk   Producer
Bret   Composer
Calvin Johnson   Composer
Heather   Composer
Heather Lewis   Composer
Steve Fink   Producer