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Old No. 2 (Dig)

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you know what, listen to this album while doing a number two, and your day becomes number one!

Of course I'm talking about my thoughts concerning this most excellent record, so get your minds out of the toilet, will ya'.

Anytime the Supersuckers or in this case Eddie Spaghetti has a new release coming out, expectations are always high and with good cause. The fans have always been spoiled by one great record after another and old no.2 only continues to keep future expectations high if not higher.
This is a record that everyone can enjoy. Not just the "People of Impeccable Taste" (that's the P.I.T or Supersuckers fan club members) but all people who appreciate truly great music.
An interesting selection of covers including Bob Dylan's "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With You", Nick Lowe's "Without Love", AC/DC's "Carry Me Home", The Coasters "Hey Sexy", Tom Waits "I Don't Wanna Grow Up", Willie Nelson's "Everywhere I Go" to Aerosmith's "Sick As A Dog" performed by Quattro- Rockin' out, son of the Spaghetti's.
Plus 4 Eddie originals, and if ya' know anything about Eddie or the Supersuckers, or you listen to Eddie himself, you know how good that's gonna be.
In my first review of old no.2, I wrote it was an excellent/fun album. That just seems downright belittling, leaving out so much else. So can I say in as few words as possible:
Great, Honest music, delivered honestly from the heart and dare I say soul of:
Eddie Spaghetti - Vocals, acoustic, electric and bass guitars.
and feauturing the talented:
Mike Murderburger - Drums and percussion "lots of percussion" and
Jordan Shapiro - Electric, acoustic, dobro and pedal steel or as Eddie writes, "basically anything that sounds hard to play-he played it" (see what I mean about the honesty)

So, treat yourself and the people you care about to a really great record from the first track to the last. Like me, you won't be able to hold the old no.2 in...Ya' know, how much you dig it.

Another fantastic collection of covers and originals by the man himself (with some help from Murderburger, Jordan and Quattro) Keeps you in tune with real music. A must have for any Supersuckers fan, or any fan of true roots music. A little rock-n-roll mixed up with a country flair that appeals to anyone with an appreciation for anti-pop songs.

Baum 666

I am not much of a wordsmith, so I will keep it brief:
Old No.2 is the type of CD that you will play over and over, singing along to the catchy tunes. This is a fun record and should appeal to fans across several musical genres.
Eddie Spaghetti and friends have done it right on this one!

i am happy and damn lucky to say that I have gotten a wiff of "ol #2" and its a sweet smell indeed....this second outting for the supersucker's Eddie Spaghetti is nothing short of a big plate of home style spaghetti..the cd kicks off with a Dylan classic "Tonight I Will Be Staying here With You"...The minute Eddie starts singin, there is no doubt this guy has come of age as a killer vocalist who pulls you in with emotion and leaves you wanting so much more..the second track is "All Along" and is a fun high tempo Lousianna Zydeco type of romp..3rd track "Some People Say" is a soft CCR vibe type of song that is beautifully haunting...picking up the pace is "Without Love" another 2 steppin tempo pick me up....out of nowhere track 5, Carry Me Home shifts the mood to a swing vamp, and without a doubt this song will be a Spaghetti classic.Closing my eyes i felt as if i was in a smoky jump joint while Eddie worked an orchestra into a frenzy dressed in tails and tophat....i must confess that reviewing promo copies is tough cause I dont know which songs are written by Ed and which songs are covers since i dont have no liner notes to the CD, which is a huge reason to buy a copy of Ol #2 rather than copy one or go the promo route such as I have..so that bein said if Carry Me Home is Eddies, major props to him and if not ,what a daring bold choice for a cd that i believe most are expecting to be country bias..track 6,Hey Sexy, brings the country back in bustin down the door...the band Eddie has assembled for this one can really cook..im sorry i dont know who is backin Ed on this CD but im sure its a lot of the usual suspects that are incredible musicians.
ahhhh track 7 kicks off with slide guitar, a definate staple of the Supersuckers..it's title is "I Dont Wanna Know" this is a very crossover type of country song that wouldnt surprise me if it became a hit (again assuming its an original)..track 8, Here We Go is a very sweet companion to track 7, more of the same classic beer drinkin and passin out type of music that makes Eddie such a fun artist to listen to...track 9 is a huge surprise...its called "I Dont Wanna Grow Up" this is Eddies mantra without a doubt...whether he picked this song or wrote it, it is as much Eddie as I can think of...a perfect song...there is a reference to a cemetary on Grant street so im thinkin Ed wrote this one...I totally love this tune, as i reminince about growin up with Ed..."Everywhere I Go" track 10 starts off with an awesome spanish classical feel that grows into a haunting song about love...there is a girl singing background that i am very excited to find out who it is cause she really adds a new dimension to Eddies crooning..ok here comes the thing that Eddie's gonna live over and over again with every review..just as any artist knows you never share the bill with someone who you know is gonna upstage you...i know you all are foaming at the mouth to know who this person could be...Ed upstaged? never happen.....hmmmmmm or could it...ladies and gentlemen i give you track 11 and the real "greatest rocker in the whole world" Edward "quatro" Spaghetti...Eddie what were you thinkin...this kid of yours has stolen the thunder away from a tremendously thunderous album..this has got to be the coolest cameo i have EVER heard...Ed's little boy Quatro does the kids bop version of the Aerosmith classic "Sick As A Dog" (which i KNOW Ed didnt write cause as kids we couldnt even figure out how to play it) no doubt Ed put this last as to not steal the show. Bravo Quatro....I hold the eternal lighter up high for you..not only is quatro lights out on this, but it is a rare hip hop spin on the aerosmith classic...very creative...so if its to add to the huge Supersuckers/Spaghetti library you are looking for or just a beautifully blended masterful sophmore gem that WILL be essential for a fan, this album easily gets 4 and a half out of 5 stars from me...id love to give it a 5 but im savin that score for when Ed lets me play tamborine on one of his discs....ah hell with it,.....ITS A 5 !!!!! "Ol # 2" is anything but crap....my advice is get off your butt and buy your copy cause this one is huge !!

Eddie Spaghetti has done it again. The singer/bass player for The Supersuckers presents his 2nd solo effort, aptly titled "Old #2". Don't expect any revolutionary lyrics, overproducing or self-indulgent guitar solos here. "Old #2" brings you the solid, down-to-earth music that has made The Supersuckers underground rock n' roll legends over the past 15 years. Eddie'e voice is like your favorite pair of jeans- it just makes you feel comfortable in any setting. Chock full of great covers and new hits, "Old #2" seems to be made for road trips, barbeques or sitting around on the internet all day. Do yourself a favor and add this to your collection.

I'll be the first to admit that I am not what you would call a "fan" of Country music. But, this is not your typical Country album. An inspiring mix of covers and originals that are catchy and well written. Hell ,I'll listen to this CD just for the song "Sick as a Dog". Eddie's son Quattro, has his second performance on his Pop's CD. How you must make your daddy proud! Cool little studio tidbits on DVD that come with this CD as well. What a deal!

OK- eddie spaghetti's 2nd solo CD is just flat out fantastic - buy it now - definitely worth it - even if you're not familiar with the Must've Been High CD or the Sauce this CD will NOT disappoint AT ALL. It's got the traditional country rock sound - nicely polished and very addictive. I bought it 2 days ago and have listened to it at least 10 times already. My favorite is his cover of Tom Wait's "I don't wanna grow up". So, anyway, check it out - it's definitely worth it. A fantastic effort.

Eddie Spaghetti - "Old Number 2"
Mid-Fi Recordings
If you don't absolutely love everything this cat has done over the years, you should probably reconsider your job at the convenience store and hit the road following the greatest rock `n' roll band in the world. I love it when he does this s**t because it's completely self-indulgent, in a most rockin' way, and the bottom line is it's his bottom line - whether you can accept it or not. That's not to suggest that Eddie doesn't completely love his fans, and his kick-a** life in the Supersuckers, because I know for fact how much he does, it's just that once in a while, when the j***t is burning low, and the band has all been tucked in, Mr. Spaghetti likes to call on some old friends to crank out some originals that wouldn't fit the `suckers mold and some time-honored, albeit commercially ignored, covers. So be it. "Old No. 2" is a phenomenal follow-up to the equally impressive "The Sauce" - it's a part II of a cycle that can show the mellower side of rock's LEADING man! There's no doubt that he's please with the finished product as you can practically hear him f*****g smile through tracks like "I Don't Want to Know" and "Without Love," and his familial connection shines on with the inclusion of son, Quattro, belting out "Sick as a Dog." Eddie is a performer you could drink, snort, ingest, and philosophize with following a show, then eat breakfast with in the morning, with your kids as well as his in tow. This record has that feel. I truly can't say enough about what the Supersuckers mean to me, but I can say that if you are at home with the comfort of a good family and a good drink, "Old NO. 2" will be a welcomed addition to your already shaky and stable fireplace conversation. Keep `em coming, Eddie, we truly dig what you're doing. (Albums you need to own by this artist include, but are not limited to: "Evil Powers of Rock `n' Roll," "The Sauce," "Must've Been High," and "Motherf******s Be Trippin'.")

massive fan of the mighty Eddie Spaghetti - the selections are choice and the playing is tremendous (special shout out to Mr. Jordan Shapiro for some tasty playing). This is the kind of record that fits everywhere, and it all hangs together perfectly.