Giff wrote:I don't think This Desert Life is cheery at all, other than maybe the first single. That's probably my favorite album top to bottom.
Hangingaround sets a horrible tone and there are a bunch that are too ... dance-y isn't the right word, but I couldn't accept bouncing around to a CC song. I feel like in person, perhaps next time Rass sees me, I could demonstrate better what I mean. Like more than half the songs you can do a half-time version of this peanuts kid dance below. The whole sound changed to me.
For someone who likes their debut so much, it's weird you've never heard Mr. Jones.
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
Giff wrote:For someone who likes their debut so much, it's weird you've never heard Mr. Jones.
Nah, its not the same 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 rhythm. "Monkey" would be closer to that from the first two albums but it works because its an exception. Someone far more musical than me would be able to explain what changed in terms clearer and smarter.
Johnnie wrote: ↑Sat Sep 10, 2022 8:13 pmOh shit, you just reminded me about toilet paper.
Giff wrote:For someone who likes their debut so much, it's weird you've never heard Mr. Jones.
Nah, its not the same 1-2, 1-2, 1-2, 1-2 rhythm. "Monkey" would be closer to that from the first two albums but it works because its an exception. Someone far more musical than me would be able to explain what changed in terms clearer and smarter.
I really think you may be thinking about their 4th album. Aside from Hanginaround, This Desert Life isn't cheery or anything approaching that, IMO.
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
Superchunk was great, as expected, last night at the FEST in Gainesville. They still have it, even after all these years. Hum was quite good Saturday night too.
The 2 bands that immediately preceded Hum were horrendous (Career Suicide, and Iron Reagan). I really liked Iron Chic, who opened for Superchunk. They sounded like Gaslight Anthem at their most rocking, with less Springsteen influence.
The most surprising thing about the weekend was how great Gainesville has become. There were a ton of smaller spots that have opened up in the 18 years or so since I lived there that were very cool.
Until everything is less insane, I'm mixing weed with wine.
Wow. I guess you are saying that there's something going on inside that makes you want to feel, makes you want to try, makes you want to blow the stars from the sky?
The Brothers Reid were freakin fantastic. That familiar wall of sound that William builds up has even more textures than when I saw them a few years ago...and Jim? He’s the ‘scene’. The voice. The look. The bow on the package. What’s funny is this is 2017. They took the alt-rock scene by storm what, 30 years ago?
It’s important to note that I prefer the William Reids and Kevin Shields of the world over the Trey Anastasio-types (Trey himself, being a notable exception)...
The JaMC package the ambience so damn well. The sight and sound...and the ‘in-between’. Because they’re still cool. And they know it. The only thing they left me wanting for was a larger catalog.
I stepped back in time last night..to when I was a bolo tie-wearin' kid who knew all the cool music and the places to be before you did. I prided myself on that shit. But alas. Now I'm losing my edge.
brian wrote:Lucero was in rare form tonight. Second-drunkest I've ever seen Ben Nichols and he was on point.
He (Nichols) is playing a tiny little club a couple towns over in February. Worth seeing as a guy who can name like 2 Lucero songs?
For a solo show I don’t know. I think even the solo stuff is pretty awesome but your mileage might vary. I’d go for sure but if I were you I wouldn’t stress about missing it.
Last night was the Smooch benefit show, put on by KEXP. Lots more fun this time, compared to the total downer closing set by Father John Buzzkill (who led to the invention of the word "Dick-va" to describe his antics).
Last night was Phantogram (our 3rd time seeing them in the last 14 months), Built To Spill, Tacocat (very fun...included a cover of "All I want for Christmas Is You"), and local group called Dirty Bomb, with one of the Nordstrom brothers playing bass and his wife as the lead singer, and then a bunch of kids from a local "School Of Rock" program. And those kids completely KILLED it! There was one kid...who must have been about 12 or 13, with a mohawk, who was shredding on lead guitar. Very fun to see.
I just put together a Spotify playlist with 10 songs each from the bands announced for the festival. Currently on the Lord Huron songs, and I like what I'm hearing. Pretty stoked to see the Breeders on the bill. Makes sense, given the Deals are from Ohio. I'm really looking forward to Alvvays and Julien Baker. I saw Baker a few years back, and she was fantastic. Just a girl and a guitar, but powerful.
My hatred for FJM thawed a little today when listening to the 10 songs I put on my playlist.
I've seen a lot of love for Moses Sumney and Big Thief in 2017 best of lists. Looking forward to listening to them.
Until everything is less insane, I'm mixing weed with wine.
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:33 pm
Just got word that Built to Spill is playing a split bill with the Afghan Whigs down the road from my house in a few months.
Odd pairing. I consider BtS generally to be an indie / lo-fi act. The Whigs? More loud, brash, yet produced. Dunno. Should be a fun night regardless.
I'm psyched about that bill. They're not playing Vegas of course, but I'm going to drive to PHX or LA. Co-headlining bills like this aren't done enough in my opinion.
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:33 pm
Just got word that Built to Spill is playing a split bill with the Afghan Whigs down the road from my house in a few months.
Odd pairing. I consider BtS generally to be an indie / lo-fi act. The Whigs? More loud, brash, yet produced. Dunno. Should be a fun night regardless.
I'm psyched about that bill. They're not playing Vegas of course, but I'm going to drive to PHX or LA. Co-headlining bills like this aren't done enough in my opinion.
Agreed on split bills. I'm sure I've seen others since, but I actually saw Built to Spill on a split bill with the Meat Puppets (same venue actually). Setlist.fm for the memory win. 9.24.08.
I like the QOTSA-esque swagger to the Whigs. My brother eats that shit up. Unless that tour rips through Tampa/Orlando he'll probably fly up for it.
And the unicorns shall come down with them, and the bullocks with the bulls; and their land shall be soaked with blood, and their dust made fat with fatness. - God
Have to miss DMB because we'll be out of town that day. That was a roller coaster of emotions in 17 seconds: "YAY! New album and tour! BOO! Tour starts in Houston when I'll be in Illinois!" Luckily my niece just moved to Seattle, so we're going to take a Labor Day trip out there and see DMB at The Gorge. So bucket list and what not.
And while I obviously love me some Isbell, I've seen him twice in the last two years and with the other shows, can't justify dropping the cash again.
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
EnochRoot wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:33 pm
Just got word that Built to Spill is playing a split bill with the Afghan Whigs down the road from my house in a few months.
Odd pairing. I consider BtS generally to be an indie / lo-fi act. The Whigs? More loud, brash, yet produced. Dunno. Should be a fun night regardless.
I'm psyched about that bill. They're not playing Vegas of course, but I'm going to drive to PHX or LA. Co-headlining bills like this aren't done enough in my opinion.
Wiltern in LA is a beautiful venue.
“All I'm sayin' is, he comes near me, I'll put him in the wall.”