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Really? (See this is me being a smart ass again here.) This "loose" definition includes the entire west....but the selections cover the U.S. and four musicians from Canada. So I'll say it another dozen times because I think it's funny....The Band are from Canada. Hell, we are all from Canada.

Me too. Only Levon Helm was from the states. Sorry to be a smart ass .

Painful should be your next purchase.

I'll play. I feel like Johhny Thunders gets overlooked quite often.

YES! To the Ryman bit....

This comparison doesn't surprise me. Adams career arc has been self modeled around the alt country movement, UT, and Wilco in many ways. When Whiskeytown was first working on "Pneumonia" with Scott Litt (circa late 1998-99), the album's working title was "Doing That". A direct homage to "Being There". Adams was unhappy with Litt's production job. Adams wanted something more sonically adventurous. So he then brought in Ethan Johns to rework and re-record much of the material. Johns would stay on board for Heartbreaker and Gold. During that time Wilco was already doing something more soni

Still trying to dig on Ashes and Fire, but I think the song writing is weak. Doesn't hold a candle to Heartbreaker, Cold Roses, or JCN. More like 29 in my opinion. I'm gonna keep trying though.....but I've been disappointed so far.

Number Three is the god's honest truth. He is brilliant. One of the most underrated musicians around. He is completely responsible for their sound. Coyne is weird.....true...but Steven is the creator of their majestic soundscapes.

I would go with Jacksonville City Nights as Adam's Tonight's the Night. It's raged, loose, and the sound of a man on the edge. Musically it's very different, but I can't go with Love Is Hell because of how overproduced it sounds to me. With Tonight's the Night I feel like I'm in the room with Neil watching him fall apart in a lovely and honest state of mind, and I feel the same about Jacksonville City Nights. What would be Adam's Harvest? And yes, I'm comparing apples and oranges.....just curious.

After four spins, I think it's okay. It's better than anything since Easy Tiger, but that ain't sayin' much. Maybe it will grow on me with time, but right now it just makes me want to take a nap. It's cohesive. It's well produced. Sounds great. The songs are just ho-hum. Again, maybe it will grow on me. It just feels like he is trying too hard.

As to Neil Young I agree. I know that "Tonight's the Night/ On the Beach" was a influential period for both UT, Jay Farrar, JT, and Jay Bennett. The critics loved one of those records, but fans at the shows did not. Many reviews of the performances circa 1972'-73' with The Stray Gators cite fans walking out of the shows despite the quality of songwriting and playing. Neil was a mess at that time. Unfortunately, "The Lonely One" references the critics disapproval and not the fans. As mentioned in earlier posts, this could refer to Neil's Geffen years, but I think even Young himself would

I hadn't heard that about "We've been Had", but I have heard that Westerberg can be difficult to work with. I seem to remember a recording of Wilco covering "Color Me Impressed, and Tweedy states to the crowd, "Everything we do is based on The Replacements." He was being sarcastic possibly. In interviews, Jeff has stated that it is more about the relationship between the artist and the audience. In one interview while talking about this song, and who it was about, JT drops Ian Hunters name randomly.....so who knows.

Love it from start to finish. A classic album. Wouldn't skip a single track.

That's cool. Drivel is a strong word though for someone who hasn't actively listened to a band and their work. "You can't hear it on the radio".

Could be.

By that logic, I just need to only buy greatest hits and Singles collections by every band and skip the other 80 percent of any artist's catalogs and I can claim to be an expert on every band. To be fair, that doesn't make me qualified to critique a band's work.

How do you say I miss you to An answering machine? How do you say good night to An answering machine? How do you say I'm lonely to An answering machine? The message is very plain Oh, I hate your answering machine.- Paul Westerburg "Answering Machine" by the Replacements When the critics pan I write in your defense. I understand I'm just a fan, I'm just a fan. When I get home I turn off the alarm. I've checked the phone, no messages on. I play the ones from yesterday. I play your song just to hear you say that.... You, you're the lonely one. - Wilco "The Lonely One I can't remember where I

I just don't know what to say about this. You are right that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. That being said....since you haven't ever listened to a Beatles album...and there is no way you were alive when they were releasing singles...perhaps your opinion might not be informed. No offense....but I would argue one can't have an opinion if they readily admit they haven't listened to what they claim to have an opinion about. Opinions are formed when one experiences something, and then decides they do/don't like it. The merits of how the Beatles changed the recording industry aside.

Inspired by Paul Westerburg of The Replacements.....if not about him in an indirect manner. The Replacements had a tune called "Answering Machine". There are connections between Golden Smog and The Replacements. They were an influential band of the eighties much like Velvet Underground in the sixties. One of those bands far ahead of their time.

I'm guessing this is some kind of joke, but is there really "tread jealousy" on Via Chicago? If so, the concept makes me laugh and fear for those with such a condition.

Yep. I was working in a record store at the time. April 23rd, 2002. They did stream it prior to release in 2001.

i have no idea who you are, but .....Really? Are you like seven. Grow up. I wouldn't be proud of a reputation of irritating people. Sorry everyone else, I don't care for bullies.

Your correct I'm sorry. I was speaking to the primary SBS Vs. WTA comment that was made (not the ellipses secondary reference). A Ghost is Born is a great album no doubt.

I wasn't comparing second halves of albums. What are you referring to? I'm confused........

This says it all. WTA is an average album by a great band. Also, I don't get the love for Everlasting Everything. As for A.M., I think it's a great start. Dash7, Passenger Side, Blue Eyed Soul, Too Far Apart, Pick Up the Change.....there is some really great songwriting. The band was still (and always is) looking for their sound. So to answer the original post......A.M.- 7/10 WTA- 5/10