Monday, June 8, 2026

INFODUMP - Blue Flannel

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(last updated 06/08/2026)

 many small artists i grow to love are incredibly sparse for information online; the INFODUMP post series is my attempt to host as much of my personal research regarding these artists as i can. these posts are intended to be returned to and updated!
i try to add sources where i can (using the "[src]" format for readability's sake), but please understand that this is fan-created work and it is not official in any capacity. thanks!

(L-R) Eric Talbot, David Montgomery, Derek Coile, John Barry
Photoshoot for XL, 1998

Blue Flannel were a power pop/alternative rock band from Columbus, Georgia formed in 1998 by vocalist/guitarist Derek Coile. Following the popularity of a four-track demo tape that he had shared amongst family and friends, Coile would decide to form the band alongside drummer Eric Talbot[src] and—following an audition process—the group would eventually settle into a four-piece lineup with the addition of guitarist David Montgomery and bassist John Barry.[src] Naming themselves 'Blue Flannel' in parody of the rising grunge scene at the time,[src][src] the band would sign to Universal Records and release one full-length studio album (hosting a mildly successful lead single) before silently disappearing in the early 2000's, likely sometime after 2003.[src] 

Members:
  • Derek Coile (vocals, guitar, songwriting)
  • David Montgomery (guitar)
  • John Barry (bass)
  • Eric Talbot (drums)
  • Kile Hussey (drums)
    • Notes: Replaced Talbot later on.[src]

Discography

XL (1998)

Type: Album
Released: September 1998[src]
Format(s): CD
Recorded: The Magic Shop, New York City, NY
Length: 36:28
Label(s): Universal Records [UD-53184]
Track listing: 
  1. "Intro" (0:25)
  2. "Unfair Comparison" (2:10)
  3. "No One" (2:13)
  4. "Havin' a Bad Day" (3:57)
  5. "You Bore Me" (2:48)
  6. "I Can't Stand Losing You" (2:49)
  7. "Out of Habit" (4:12)
  8. "Go Away" (3:22)
  9. "Sleepy Boy" (2:30)
  10. "At the Same Time" (2:41)
  11. "Animal Song" (0:42)
  12. "Kill Me" (3:35)
  13. "Not My Type" (5:00)
Personnel:
  • "Blue Flannel is:"
    • Derek Coile (vocals, guitar, music/lyrics)
    • David Montgomery (guitar)
    • John Barry (bass)
    • Eric Talbot (drums)
  • Jay Healy (producer, engineer, mixing)
  • Juan Garcia (assistant engineer)
  • Brian "nice solo" Calicchia (assistant engineer)
  • Ted Jensen (mastering)
  • Tom Lewis (A&R)
  • Arthur Spivak (management)
  • Stewart Sobol (management)
  • Lyle Owerko (photography, art direction/design)
  • "Additional musicians/vocalists:"
    • Brian Calicchia
    • Brad Albetta
    • Shawn Pelton
    • Lisa Fischer
    • Paulette McWilliams
    • Cindy Mizelle
    • Doug Petty
    • Tim Beattie
    • Xin Zhao
    • Sanford Allen
    • Avril Brown
    • Barry Finclair
    • Sarah Seiver
    • Dale Stuckenbruck
    • Bruce Wang
    • Frederick Zlotkin
Audio: YouTube, Spotify
Notes: First and only full-length release from Blue Flannel.

"Havin' a Bad Day" (1998)

United States [U5P-1340] release artwork
Type: Single
Released: 1998 (US), 2000 (Norway)
Format(s): CD
Recorded: [see XL above]
Length: [varying]
Label(s): Universal Records [U5P-1340] [U5P-1414] [158 196-2]
Track listing (US release [U5P-1340]):
  1. "Havin' a Bad Day (Dark Blue Version)" (3:57)
  2. "Havin' a Bad Day (Light Blue Version)" (3:20)
Track listing (US release [U5P-1414]):
  1. "Havin' a Bad Day (Powder Blue Version)" (3:20)
  2. "Havin' a Bad Day (Light Blue Version)" (3:20)
Track listing (Norway release [158 196-2]):
  1. "Havin' a Bad Day (Powder Blue Version)" (3:20)
  2. "Havin' a Bad Day (Light Blue Version)" (3:20)
  3. "Unfair Comparison" (2:10)
Personnel: [see Xl above]
Notes: The only single release from XL, "Havin' a Bad Day" recieved two United States promotional releases in 1998 as well as a regular release in Norway in 2000. The "Dark Blue" version of the song is likely the album recording, though I'm unsure about the "Light Blue" and "Powder Blue" versions, as they seemingly aren't circulating online.
United States [U5P-1414] and Norwegian [158 196-2] release artwork












A Swatch of... (1998)

Type: Sampler
Released: 1998
Format(s): CD
Recorded: [see XL above]
Length: 12:17
Label(s): Universal Records [U5P-1375]
Track listing:
  1. "Go Away" (3:22)
  2. "You Bore Me" (2:48)
  3. "Unfair Comparison" (2:10)
  4. "Havin' a Bad Day" (3:57)
Personnel: [see XL above]
Notes: Promotional sampler release containing four songs from XL.

List of Blue Flannel songs

an attempt to collate all known songs by the band; for further info/links/sources regarding these songs please see the sections above.

Song title Circulating? Year Appearance(s) Length Notes
"Animal Song" yes 1998 XL 0:42
"At the Same Time" yes 1998 XL 2:41
"Bathroom Song" yes* 3:50 *live recording only. Take with a grain of salt, as this is the only source I have regarding this song's existence.
"Go Away" yes 1998 XL
A Swatch of... 		3:22
"Havin' a Bad Day" yes 1998 XL
"Havin' a Bad Day" single
A Swatch of... 		3:57
3:20*		 *"Light Blue"/"Powder Blue" versions
"I Can't Stand Losing You" yes 1998 XL 2:49
"Intro" yes 1998 XL 0:25 Instrumental
"Kill Me" yes 1998 XL 3:35
"No One" yes 1998 XL 2:13
"Not My Type" yes 1998 XL 5:00
"Out of Habit" yes 1998 XL 4:12
"Sleepy Boy" yes 1998 XL 2:30
"Unfair Comparison" yes 1998 XL
"Havin' a Bad Day" single
A Swatch of... 		2:10
"You Bore Me" yes 1998 XL
A Swatch of... 		2:48