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Obscure Music History (Vol. 1)

by Tom Hogan

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1.
Go Go Go (Dance Dance Dance) 04:13
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2.
It's 1955 All Over Again 02:45
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3.
Have You Read My Book? 04:13
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4.
Found A Dollar, Found A Dime 01:24
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5.
Is It Your Love I'm Buying? 02:22
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6.
Pony Time 03:26
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Boneshaker 05:26
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8.
Sexually Ambiguous Person 03:08
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The Fart Earthquake 04:06
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Phoebe 02:02
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Then You Called My Name 03:09
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12.
Lay, Lie; Which, That 02:55
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13.
Hey, How Are You? 02:42
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Ever After Happily 02:52
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Catatonia 02:34
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16.
Life 04:34
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17.
I Remember (Marty The Matador) 05:41
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18.
It Sucks To Be Peter Best 02:49
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19.
One Less Shadow 04:28
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20.
No Alms For No Arms 03:23
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21.
Finger 02:15
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22.
The Dirty Rag Rag 02:26
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23.
Hug Me And Take My Honey 02:41
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24.
Virtues Can't Save You Now 04:52
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25.
Ever After Happily (Redux) 03:02
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26.
Everything's Gonna Be Alright 05:41
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27.
Therefore I'm Not 00:33
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28.
Something Something 05:26
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about

A wise man once suggested that sound's echo never ends; the vibration continues in the air particles forever. Tom Hogan proved this wise man wrong, however, and instead of searching for lost sounds of obscure bands, decided to create his own.

'Obscure Music History (Vol 1)' sees Tom Hogan taking on personas and alter egos of dozens of bands and musicians and songwriters throughout history. From sad country singers, self-obsessed rock gods, trendy cover versions, operatic metal songs about bikes, rappers obsessed with horses, non-sensical earnest pop of the 90s, inappropriate blues singers, joyful jazz standards, and philosophers of 20th century classical music... this is a reflection of our own history. Musicians and bands with fatal flaws, fading into obscurity without even trying, leaving behind a trail of Wikipedia stubs and unanswerable trivia questions.

Is it musical comedy, or just catchy songs? Is it just absurd fun, or is it all suspiciously well-constructed pop? Why do this?

... And why not?

This album was created in conjunction with the podcast "Obscure Music History", nominated for Best Comedy at the 2018 Australian Podcast Awards, currently available on your favourite podcast app.

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released November 1, 2017

All music and lyrics by Tom Hogan
Except "Boneshaker", written by Tom Hogan & Ellie Downing.

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Tom Hogan Sydney, Australia

Tom Hogan lives and works on Gadigal land, Sydney. Celebratory songs, with a musical expertise that can only be described as “chaotic neutral”. His work is obsessed with myth, and authenticity, often taking cues from literature and other storytelling traditions. Known for his charismatic and mercurial live performances, he is also a theatremaker, podcaster and composer. ... more

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