... and in step the indie-rockers. With a laid-back style the mixes both backwoods rock drawl with indie quirkiness, guitarist Brad Amorosio began working as Titles after his previous Connecticut college rock act bailed out. Soon, with the help of drummer John Miller, a fleshed-out sound emerged, and as of later this year, a new album as well. Brad sits down with Globecat to take part in its eigth Aleatory ...
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1. Favorite word?
I don't know. [Editor's Note: That's actually three words.]
5. Favorite piece of equipment?
1960 Gretsch Clipper.
14. Favorite sound?
Lightsabers.
26. Favorite badass?
Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York.
45. What's the best lie you've ever told?
Probably something on a job interview.
53. So far in your career, what's been your biggest regret?
No regrets.
54. So far in your career, what's been your proudest accomplishment?
Putting out our last record.
60. What's the worst show you've ever played? What would you have done different?
They are all OK. Even the worst ones have some value.
63. Band/artist you're secretly envious of?
It would be fun to float on the crowd in an inflatable bubble.
65. Ever see yourself penning the score/soundtrack to a TV show or film?
Not anytime soon.
76. Dream collaboration?
When is that Dangerhorse record coming out?
82. Current pop song that you would file under "guilty pleasure"?
I liked that Jessica Simpson song with the roller rink video ["A Public Affair"].
89. You just died. I'm sorry. Fortunately, your will states that you want very specific music to be played at your funeral. What did you choose?
"Hello Goodbye"
90. Sexiest thing about you?
Post nasal drip.
91. Which single album should be in everybody's home?
The first Huey Lewis and the News record.
97. Your label wants to do a music video for a song off your album, and have inexplicably procured $1,000,000 as a budget, then decide that you'd best direct the visual accompaniment to your own music. What song do you choose, and what will your video look like?
We'd probably do something with animatronic dinosaurs.
99. Licensing your music out to companies for TV ads: good or bad?
Depends what the ad is for. Car insurance? Hamburgers? Sure, what the hell.
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