Stubborn Puppet, a time traveling punk-pop band from the 20th century, has reincarnated several times and had a blast every time!
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Originally rising from the ashes of prog band Harlequin Mass (Portland and Seattle), Stubborn Puppet was active in the Seattle area from 1980 to 1984, and briefly in 1987 and in Philadelphia in 1994. Four former members came back together in 2017 and recorded a new album of old songs, "4-Letter Words".
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The album was recorded at SkyMuse Studios in Stanwood, WA. Three current members of the band originally met SkyMuse owner Ron Jones at West Linn High School in Oregon.
The album was recorded by the talented Itai Schwartz, assisted by Ryan Scott. Mastering was done by Steve Turnidge - we seriously don't know why anyone would have their mastering done somewhere else!
Stubborn Puppet is
Lyle Holdahl
songwriter | lead and background vocals | electric guitar | keyboard
Jeff Pike
electric guitar | keyboard | background vocals
Dave Salwitz
bass | bass pedals | background vocals
John Reagan
drums | background vocals
STUBBORN PUPPET, MAY 1981
There are no current plans for live performances, but check back here from time to time - you never know! In the mean time, check out former Puppet Carl Bennett's comprehensive list of gigs and personnel changes in the early 80s in Seattle. Did you see a live show? Let us know if you remember!
This is a comprehensive list of Stubborn Puppet recordings from the 80s and 90s. All are currently out-of-print, but linked songs can still be heard, so check them out!
Project: Triangle Sessions (1981)
1. My Place
2. Meantime
4. Jeopardy
Band: Lyle Holdahl, Nancy Kaye, Tom Dickens, Kevin Hay, Carl Bennett. Recorded at Triangle Studios, Seattle
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Band/Project: Stubborn Puppet (1982)
1. I Love you Baby
3. Raging Doubter
Band: Lyle Holdahl, Nancy Kaye, Tom Dickens, Kevin Hay, Carl Bennett. Attic and basement recordings by Don Palmer.
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Project: Autophobia (1984)
1. Washout
3. Last Side Down
4. Tonight
5. The Beach
7. bonus track: Rhythmic World
Band: Lyle Holdahl, John Reagan, Carl Bennett, Rich LaPore, Greg Shirley. Recorded at Star Trak Studio (Now Robert Lange Studios)
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Project: EP (1987)
1. Dark Side of Day
2. The Only One
4. Secret Smile
Band: Lyle Holdahl, Dave Salwitz, Dave Crowther, Greg Shirley: guitar on Secret Smile, Pete Bodine-Simmons: drums on Dark Side of Day.
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Project: Misc. Recordings (1993-1994)
1. Raging Doubter
2. In the Garden (v.1)
3. Photozone
4. 1 inna 1000000
5. In the Garden (v. 2)
Musicians: Lyle Holdahl, Rob Simone (tracks 1-4)
(tracks 1-2) Chris Barth, engineer. (tracks 3-4) Alpha International Studios, Gene Leone & Jeff Chestak, engineers. (track 5) Joe Hammer studio, Joe Hammer, engineer
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Project: Brave New World (1994)
1. Brave New World
2. Girl Called Paradise
3. Fog Is Lifting
4. On This Island
5. Ball of Anger
6. Sample + Hold
7. Dark Side of Day
8. The Only One
9. Brave New World (radio edit)
Band: Lyle Holdahl, Rob Simone, Joe Karp, Freddie Morley. Joe Hammer Studio/engineer
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STUBBORN PUPPET
new album
RELEASED
09/11/2017
Stubborn Puppet's new album "4-Letter Words" was released on September 11, 2017. Buy downloads or a CD now!
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Downloads can be purchased here in lossless FLAC or high quality MP3 320kbps formats through our PayPal account! Downloads can also be purchased at iTunes or CD Baby
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We limited a run of CDs to 300 copies, at just $10 plus shipping. Drop us a line from our Facebook page and we will ship you a copy ASAP. Also available from CD Baby.
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