October 20th marked Lissy Trullie’s release of Self-Taught Learner, which is a grand, exciting and nothing short of brilliant in the form of her debut solo album. You get the sense that there is a tongue-in-check humor here mixed with something personal. There’s a fair share of covers as well that give each song a different interpretation. For instance, Hot Chip’s Ready For The Floor gets a more Pat Benatar feel and Biz Markie’s Just A Friend (w/Adam Green) sounds almost Dylan-like (weird, I know). It’s fun if you’re willing to let go.
You can purchase Self-Taught Learner .
This week Lissy Trullie answers the Kuestionnaire and shares a common mistake…
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1. What you do in the band?
I’m the writer, singer, and guitarist.
2. How would you describe your sound?
Guitar driven rock, light on guitar and light on rock.
3. What is your favorite local band?
There’s way too many.
4. Any concerts that blew your mind recently?
St. Vincent
5. Any non-musical influences you would like to mention?
I think the majority of my influences come from other areas outside of music. Books, Films, Art, The Newspaper, People….
6. If your music was to be the theme of a film/TV show, what would it be?
7th Heaven
….To be honest I really don’t know.
7. What musician/artist would you like to collaborate with for a day?
Freddy Mercury
8. What is the album you listen to on a cold rainy day?
Hm… I’d put on Sebastien Tellier’s Universe on repeat.
9. List four songs you would listen to on a roadtrip?
Scott Walker – “Dutchess” Wendy Rene – “After Laughter (Comes Tears)” XTC -”Dear God” Depeche Mode – “Blasphemous Rumors”
10. Where do you see yourselves in 7 years?
Doing the same thing but better.
11. What is the last book you read?
Existential Errands by Norman Mailer
12. Is image a factor in music or is it a waste of time?
It’s not my thing but I imagine it’s an important factor to a band like Gwar.
13. Any embarrassing moments on stage you would like to share?
Well I often hit my head on the microphone when I go down to change my petals and I chipped my tooth on a microphone once too…
14. Any favorite tour locations?
I love touring Europe especially Berlin, Paris, and Amsterdam. And I really enjoyed touring the southern parts of the States.
15. Lastly, what is your present state of mind?
Focused/obsessive
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Lissy Trullie – Forget About It from Self Taught Learner (2009)