The Swamp

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:23 am**

mister d wrote:
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.

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:28 am**

Giff wrote:For someone who likes their debut so much, it's weird you've never heard Mr. Jones.

Someone call the police! There's been a murder of one!

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 9:39 am**

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.

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:14 am**

I can't imagine any rock star wants to be on the cover of AARP.

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:39 am**

mister d wrote:
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.

Posted: **Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:57 am**

Sing "Heeeyyy Mrs. Potter" in your head while doing the peanuts kid dance. It works.

Posted: **Mon Oct 30, 2017 3:41 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:10 pm**

We saw Elbow the other night, and they were fantastic. Almost criminal that a band that talented and passionate isn't a bigger name.

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:45 pm**

Well, they’d be a slightly bigger name if they added an S.

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:50 pm**

Selbow?

Posted: **Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:03 pm**

Still bigger!

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:00 pm**

Seeing these guys tonight.

https://youtu.be/1dW4mgiEBGM?t=56m25s

Giggity!

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:05 pm**

They still got it live. Saw them a couple or three years ago and was impressed.

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:09 pm**

Yeah I saw them a few years ago down in Raleigh at the Hopscotch Music Festival. Prior to that I saw them around 93? 94?

They're fun as hell to see live. Shoegazing with an attitude.

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:51 pm**

Stock up on earplugs.

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:28 pm**

Oh bring it on baby.

I wouldn't sell my soul but I'd hang for this!

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:49 pm**

EnochRoot wrote:Oh bring it on baby.

I wouldn't sell my soul but I'd hang for this!

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?

Posted: **Tue Nov 14, 2017 6:51 pm**

Look...I may be television sick and yeah, I guess I am television crazy, but NOBODY ever worked so hard to make me feed so bad.

But whatever.

I always knew she'd take me back.

Posted: **Wed Nov 15, 2017 7:13 pm**

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.

But whatever. It was a fucking blast.

Posted: **Wed Nov 15, 2017 8:14 pm**

EnochRoot wrote:I stepped back in time last night..to when I was a bolo tie-wearin' kid

I wish Bolo ties would be cool again. I'm just biding my time...

Now I'm losing my edge.

https://youtu.be/6xG4oFny2Pk

Posted: **Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:58 am**

Precisely.

Posted: **Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:58 pm**

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?

Posted: **Sat Dec 02, 2017 8:26 pm**

rass wrote:
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.

Posted: **Sun Dec 03, 2017 7:25 pm**

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.

Posted: **Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:38 am**

Who's going to Coachella?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BdlIid6DlQY/

Posted: **Sun Jan 07, 2018 1:19 pm**

The wife and I are headed to Cincinnati in April for the National's Homecoming festival. Full lineup announced tomorrow.

Posted: **Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:12 pm**

govmentchedda wrote:The wife and I are headed to Cincinnati in April for the National's Homecoming festival. Full lineup announced tomorrow.

Father John Misty is second billed. Mister D's dream bill!

(I LOVE Lord Huron live. If you've never seen them, don't miss that.)

Posted: **Mon Jan 08, 2018 4:37 pm**

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.

Posted: **Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:09 pm**

I haven't really gotten the Lord Huron love. Link me something to change my mind.

Posted: **Mon Jan 08, 2018 5:24 pm**

mister d wrote:I haven't really gotten the Lord Huron love. Link me something to change my mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td_CYmQujd0

Posted: **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.

Posted: **Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:34 pm**

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.

Posted: **Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:55 pm**

brian wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:34 pm
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.

Posted: **Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:29 pm**

Just checked and that tour doesn't come near Tampa or Orlando.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:38 am**

5 shows announced within the last week or so (4 yesterday), all in a three-week span from late April to mid-May:

David Byrne
Jack White
Jason Isbell
Dr. Dog
Dave Matthews Band

I bet if I gave everyone one guess as to the two I'm going to for sure, everyone would lose.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 9:54 am**

David Byrne and Doctor Dog

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:01 am**

I'll go w/ the two Davids.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 10:04 am**

The one who goes by David and Jack.

Dr. Dog most likely.

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.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:04 am**

brian wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 5:34 pm
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.

Posted: **Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:51 am**

Had to choose for this Saturday between seeing Spoon for free or paying to see The National, so Spoon it is.

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