ShuckOwens

Given my forum name, it should be a big shock that I think this is a fantastic album.

I STRONGLY disagree about Jay's contributions. As I stated that I am not a fan of Billy Bragg, the mere fact alone that this album contains 100% less Billy Bragg makes it far and away superior to the Mermaid outings. 1) Who? 2) This band already released their interpretation of "Revolutionary Mind"? 3) Is there room for more than one interpretation?

Not a single Nick Drake song makes the cut?

The Guthrie Archives approaches musicians to interpret the vast lyrics left behind by Woody. My guess is this will go on for many years, given the expanse of material... so no... not really accurate to call this a response. Incidentally, Jay was approached to dig with Billy Bragg before Tweedy. As I am not a Billy Bragg fan, I'm glad it shaked out the way it did. The Multitude effort is by and large superior to the Mermaid outings.

'Empty Bed' is phenomenal. http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2012/02/24/147374649/from-jim-james-a-new-take-on-woody-guthries-empty-bed-blues

C+

Yes.

First, an all-out assault on '30 Rock', now this damning reference: http://gawker.com/#!5774507/brownstone-brooklynites-absolutely-terrified-of-hip+hop-music It's time we confronted our musical xenophobia head-on, y'all.

I guess you're snarkily asking me if I read the story? Sure. Now, I'm pontificating that higher ups are starting to comb carefully for reasons to bump off some of the big payroll targets there, ahead of the Comcast bean-counters. Olbermann was unfortunate enough to make a big enough gaffe to become an easy first swipe.

Keith Olbermann suspended without pay, indefinitely. My guess... this is a preemptive strike at some of the larger salaries parked at a failing "news channel", ahead of the Comcast takeover. Look for further flushing at the rock.

Ever been?

There are of course, umpteen different artists or bands that do not interest whichever demographic you choose, and probably never will. The writers could have slipped in 'Toby Keith', or 'Maroon 5', and gotten more mileage... but they decided to get a dig in at a section of the audience that they suspect will tune in, and enjoy a good chuckle at their own expense. A joke about no anglos wanting to attend a Abida Parveen concert is not going to score big laughs.

Wow. That is exactly what I am saying. If deep down you enjoy your Metzger melodies surrounded by a crowd that would make a David Duke rally blush, you really should feel pretty awful about yourself.

I'm relieved that ya'll can take this sudden big-show exposure of, and scathing swipe at the intolerant and exclusionary nature of Wilco's xenophobic fans and music in stride. Even the most enlighted and progressive of us fighting to belly up to the edge of the stage to be seen squealing capo changes in our flat caps, hope & change T's and wayfarer specs have a long way to go when it comes to accepting and including other cultures. Too far apart. White power.

Casino Queen. Nobody rallies the troops like Brian Henneman.