Not So Much Slacking, Anymore

It's always very weird to me when actors or celebs start a band project. I don't know why that is. I think maybe deep down I think actors should stick to what they know and has been proven successful. That way, the musically talented have a shot.

You know, like how Paris Hilton did her own record. Being a famous socialite that's ridiculously rich wasn't enough? You gotta bust in the music scene, too? That kind of thing.

But, with LA based Coconut Records, I don't mind so much. You remember the movie "Slackers"?

Yeah, the guy on the far left that played the kooky psycho? That's Jason Schwartzman, the one and only fellow behind everything concerning Coconut Records. Well, except for producing and stuff like that. The song and album title Nighttiming is definitely my favorite, and should be a party favorite, as well. "Minding My Own Business" is another good one out of all 12 tracks, too.

Some really interesting stuff though, is that Schwartzman's last musical adventure was with Phantom Planet. Jason formed that band back in '94 where he wrote some songs and banged some drums. I'm a fan of Planet, too, and until I looked up more info on Coconut Records, I didn't know he was a part of either!

It gets even better. Phantom Planet's song "California" was the theme song to television show The O.C. The O.C. was my favorite show! Then, Coconut Records also had a song on the show. Their "West Coast" song, which has gotten a lot of feedback and airtime, was used in the show's very last episode. It's all a crazy coincidence!

Anyways, Nighttiming was released in March of last year through Young Baby Records, but sales are still going pretty well. At this exact moment, there's only one left in stock on Amazon (but, don't worry, more are coming in stock this weekend)! The album has a great mix of slow and upbeat songs. No wonder it's called Coconut Records, because they kind of make you think of hanging out with friends at a beach house.

P.S. I'm not sure what's goin' on at Amie St., but it's looking like you can get the whole Nighttiming album for free by signing up (which also seems to be FREE)! Check it out and let me know!

Text and Photo sources: Songslide, Young Baby Records, Soundtrack Collector, Stranded in Stereo

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Not So Much Slacking, Anymore