FDR LABEL

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES- The Real Defenders of the Acropolis (acoustic alter-ego) – 5 song ep (2011)

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES- Liar in the Room – Digital Only Single (2011)
  

BASTARDS OF MELODY – Hurry Up and Wait  – 9 Songs (2010)

“Has it been seven years since this ballsy Jersey City, NJ power-pop  foursome’s second LP, Break Up? And they took three years off from gigging, too, until recently. This may have figured into their new third LP’s title, but BOM have come back rejuvenated. Paul Crane and Co. taper back a Cheap Trick/Replacements jag for a ringing-guitars, rockin’‘60s pop paradigm, without losing the garage chops and sunny melodies—even on the lighter fare, such as the Byrds-ian acoustic-bop of “Gateway Center” and “Flunkin’ Out.” …. Pure power-pop for now people!”  (Jack Rabid in Big Takeover 2010)  Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes.   

 

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES – Three Nights – 12 songs (2010)

  In 2010 this NJ band continues to bring everything great about organic, roaring, kicking, melodic indie rock with their new album, Three Nights.   “The songs on Three Nights are memorable without pandering; the playing is simple but never simpleminded. From the quivering “Scream” to the ominous hip shaker “Any Ol’ Thing,” which ends the album, this is a full therapeutic does of mature, unaffected rock ‘n’ roll, recalled from the 50’s and 60’s built strictly in, and for modern times” (Jersey Beat 2010) .  Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes. 

  

 The Dipsomaniacs return with their 6th studio album – Social Crutch. This time around the Dipsos bring you band-saw wielding femme fatales, oversleeping corporate executives, drug dealing military brats, and college drop outs with alcoholic tendencies.  “Mixing the clutter free rock and roll of The Flamin’ Groovies and Creedence Clearwater Revival with sassy punk elements and piles of pop sensibilities, Dipsomaniacs boast a sound that’s instantly accessible. According to these ears, “Social Crutch” is their strongest effort to date, and that’s saying a lot since their previous records have been nothing short of enjoyable as well.”  (Princeton Record Exchenage REview by Beverly Patterson)  Order the CD.  Download the MP3s.  Download via iTunes.

Time to Sell is a 3-song, digital-only single from The Successful Failures which includes the title track, actually one of the first songs written for “Ripe for the Burning” (see below).  Also featured is the previously unreleased “Fishing Boat Picture” (inspired by the Alan Stillitoe short story by the same name) and a live version of “Your Cheatin’ Heart” – a cover of the Hank Williams classic recorded live in Madison, Wisconsin.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes. 

 

 

  

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES – Ripe for the Burning – 2008 (12 songs)

 ”In short Ripe for the Burning brings back everything great about organic, roaring, kicking, melodic 80s indie rock, from the Libertines (US with the roots rock), Big Dipper, Time-era Replacements etc… and now-a-days Sloan.  Factor in the humor of “Niki Zerenberg” (a teenage fanzine dude) and “Never Moving Out” (sorry mom!) and the deal is sealed.  Ripe is one heck-of-a great/fun LP.  Perfect to sing along to, burned or bought.”  (Jack Rabid in The Big Takeover) Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes.

 

 

ABOUT A GIRL – Various Artists – 2007 (21 songs)

FDR’s “About a Girl” CD features indie, power-pop, and garage rock bands covering the greatest all-time rock n roll songs featuring a girl’s name in the title and chorus. Contributuing artists include Grammar Debate!, Dipsomaniacs, Beretta 76, The Commons, The Successful Failures, Trolleyvox, Creeping Weeds, The Rigbees, and many more.  Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes.

 

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES – Bridges Over the Delware - 2007 (5 songs)

This appealingly warm and breezy five song pop-rock EP CD offers a winning wealth of catchy hooks, upbeat attitude and peppy playing. The cover of “Sunday Morning Coming Down” by Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson rates as a definite highlight. The jaunty opening number “Bridges Over Delaware” likewise hits the sweetly satisfying spot. The wonderfully raw’n'ragged live recordings of the closing tunes “God Knows” and “Sewer Water” conclude things on a solid and stirring note. – Joe W. www.jerseybeat.com  Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes.

 

 Eighteen bombastic and eclectic power-pop / garage rock anthems from this hard to categorize NJ band. This packaging includes a free 9 song bonus disc, Down the Drain, full of drunken rarities. 2 CDs for the price of one (27 songs in all)!  Highlights include “Syd Barrett”, “Thank You”, and a live version of the Dipso classic “White Trash Girl”.   Order the CD.  Download MP3s.  Download via iTunes.

 

 

THE SUCCESSFUL FAILURES – s/t – 12 songs (2006) 

The 12 songs on this debut album range from GBV- esque indie-rock to jangle pop to melodic alt-country. The bonus track is a cover of Paul Simon’s “I Am a Rock”.  Featured tracks include “Up to Her Ears”, Sewer Water, and “Crybaby”.  “Originally a side project for the Dipsomaniacs’ (and FDR label owner) Mick Chorba, the Successful Failures eventually took on a life of their own and the result is this delight dozen-track CD of concise, catchy power-pop, redolent with hooks, wit, and big trebley guitars.” – Jim Testa/Jersey Beat  Order the CD. Download MP3.  Download via iTunes

 

 

Various Artists – WHO’s NOT FORGOTTEN – FDR’s TRIBUTE TO THE WHO

Our best seller – long sold out of physical copies, the album is a download only item.  Who’s Not Forgotten, FDR’s Tribute to the Who is a collection of twenty-one songs recorded by a “who’s who” of the best power-pop/indie-rock bands from the New Jersey/Philadelphia area, including the Bigger Lovers, Cordalene, The Photon Band and Taggart.  The Dipsomanaics appear with local guitar legend Tommy Conwell.  FDR is also proud to bring fans a live recording from indie-rock pioneers Guided By Voices, whose blazing rendition of “Baba O’Riley” is a compilation high point. Pat Dinizio of Smithereens fame also turns in a brilliant live recording of “Behind Blue Eyes.”  Download the MP3s.  Download via iTunes. 

 

Various Artists – Left of the Dial, a Pop Tribute to the Replacements – 24 songs (2001/2003)

Our second best seller.  The origional pressing sold out quickly, but we’ve repressed and have CDs available.  Left of the Dial spans the entire Replacements’ catalog, from their early days as Minneapolis punks to the pop triumphs of the late 1980s. We honor the ‘Mats with covers from some of America’s best underground power pop/garage rock bands.  Includes “Color Me Impressed, “Alex Chilton”, “Don’t Ask Why”… not a bad song in the Mats catalog, can’t go wrong here.
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