In anticipation for the upcoming Sebadoh tour in support of the reissues of Bakesale and Harmacy, I thought it would be appropriate to revisit the band's last bit of time-travelling, allllll the way back in 2007 when the Barlow/Gaffney/Lowenstein configuration of the band got back together to celebrate the reissue of the indie smash album III. Not only did Lou and Jason mend fences with the ever-erratic Eric Gaffney, but they also decided to put together this little self-released album of b-sides, outtakes, and alternate cuts, spanning from about 1989 through 1992.
While Wade Through The Boggs is nothing overly spectacular and by no means essential listening, it is a delightful reminder of Barlow/Gaffney/Lowenstein's collective sense of humor directly contrasted with serious artful songwriting. The album kicks off w/ the intense melancholy feel of a track like 'Happily Divided' (originally on the Bubble & Scrape LP), a personal favorite of mine. The album showcases the aforementioned contrast throughout, inserting goofy cuts ('MEE-YOW!') and interesting revamps ('Cry-Sis'). Ultimately, its a great snapshot of the band at one of their various high points.
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