The Dream Syndicate
Tell Me When It's Over
Good morning!
Today we’re listening to The Dream Syndicate’s “Tell Me When It’s Over.”
The Dream Syndicate is a Los Angeles-based band first formed in the early ’80s. After splitting up in 1989, they reunited in 2012.
Rough trade released this as the A-side to a single backed with a cover of Neil Young’s “Mr. Soul.”
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When The Dream Syndicate emerged in the early 80s, front man Steve Wynn declared, “We’re playing music we want to hear because nobody else is doing it.” He added, “I’ll compromise on what I eat or where I sleep, but I won’t compromise on what music I play.”
Both were true, and although their template of Velvet Underground meets Crazy Horse may seem commonplace today (and let’s not forget, the Syndicate spawned many imitators), their raw twin guitar, bass and drums approach was not common during an era when slick, polished MTV bands ruled. The band were uncompromising. But before MTV switched to reality shows, they were no more.
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Discussion Time:
“Tell Me When It’s Over” by The Dream Syndicate | The Days of Wine and Roses, 1982
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Today, I feel like it's a Starbucks day (don't judge!). I did a couple of circles around the block listening to this track. It feels like a mix of Oasis and Bob Dylan! Tune sounds great; gotta listen to the lyrics now.