Mellotronists

CD's that have come across my desk the past week that may contain 
Mellotron/Chamberlin/Theremin/Biroton (yeah, 
right)/Optigan/Talentmaker et al: Just thought I'd let you know since 
I have some free time--for those of you compilating Mellotron 
discographies...I would do this, but I have serious lapses in 
reliability & personal discipline. There are pages lost between 
Geocities and Angelfire where I have attempted this already...plugged 
away at it for two or three months or so, then got sidetracked.

1. Senator O'Brien "Primary" (Unsafe At Any Speed Records, 
Southfield, Michigan WSM-2403-2) Confirmed Chamberlin woodwinds on 
half the songs--the sounds are really lost in the mix/relegated to 
the background, and you have to listen attentively to catch them. 
www.senatorobrien.com

2. Alaska "Emotions" (B-Girl Records, Malibu, CA) 42286-2. Track 
#7 "Rust and Cyanide" has suspected (unconfirmed) M-400 strings in 
the middle and towards the end. The last song "In My Time" especially 
has some upfront strings...icey as can be, but only one note at a 
time like Kashmir. The band comprises former members of Sebadoh, Folk 
Implosion, and Lowercase--and have a Apples In Stereo and light rock 
to paisley pop sound. www.pureyukon.com

3. Scoldees "Nightcap World" (Off Our Rockers Records -New York?- SPP 
12) The first track, Cocoon has some great (unconfirmed) 'Tron 
strings, and track #9 "Come To Me", more strings are heard lightly in 
the background. An overall homegrown light pop disc. www.scoldees.com 
I e-mailed the band for confirmation; awaiting reply.