Artist of the Week: Soul Asylum

Here's the deal, anyone who lives in the Chicago area has one time or another gone to Lincoln Park Zoo. Not just because they like animals, or they're nothing else to do, but mostly because it's free. Come on, just admit it, I'm not embarrassed to say it. But I digress, the reason the zoo is able to stay free all year long is because of events like Jammin' at the Zoo. Jammin' at the Zoo is a concert series that takes place every summer at Lincoln Park Zoo. This year's Jammin' at the Zoo included acts by Blondie, Blind Melon and this week's artist, but before we get to that, here's a brief history lesson. The band was formed in Minneapolis, Minnesota back in 1983. In 1984, they released their debut album, Say What You Will... Everything Can Happen. They would go on to release eight more albums during their career. Their most successful album was in 1992 with Grave Dances Union which reached double platinum and included the hit single "Runaway Train." Their next album Let Your Dim Light Shine,
included the hit "Misery" which made it to the top 20 singles, but could not reach their previous album's success. The song is also feature at the end of the hit movie Clerks 2. So when you get that "Where have I heard that before" feeling, you'll know the answer. In 2006 the band released their last album to date with The Silver Lining. Who knows if they have any more in them, only time will tell. That being said, these week's artist is Soul Asylum with their video "Misery", enjoy.