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They were very good. I was about 16 "rows" deep between Erik and the Napolean Dynamite-looking multi-intrumentalist.

Saw the show @ Toad's Place (New Haven, CT) last night. I had seen Blitzen Trapper before (in support of Furr). They're a much tighter band these days. I liked them before, but they were excellent last night. I would strongly recommend you check them out. The Truckers sounded great, too. It was the first time in about 10 shows where I could hear every word clearly. Their lyrics (which are a big reason why I enjoy their music) are typically incredibly difficult to comprehend at "The Rock Show." While I do prefer Neff and what he contributes accentually to their sound, this latest incar

Beer & wine are both alcoholic drinks & you are correct in that they are two completely different things. Much like Drive-By Truckers & St. Vincent. Good to see you are still wearing that contrarian hat with pride, bleed. Looks good on ya.

Rapturous praise? A quick look at Metacritic's aggregate score for EO appears to place it in line with much of the band's 2nd tier output. http://www.metacritic.com/person/drive-by-truckers This band had undergone so many different line-up changes that I don't understand what a "return to form" means. Maybe it means making another SRO, DD or TDS. Considering it is a different band, both in composition and age, I don't see that happening. Nor do I see that as a realistic expectation for DBT (or Wilco or any "aging band.") I haven't heard St. Vincent's latest record, but comparing a Driv

Benji Sun Kil Moon

Trophy-tail wives takin' boner-pill rides For the price of a Happy Meal

That's nice article. So is this one from Grantland's Steven Hyden. http://grantland.com/features/drive-by-truckers-carry-on/

English Oceans is now streaming. http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2014/02/album-stream-drive-by-truckers---english-oceans.html

I'm really diggin' this one.

In light of the discussion regarding songwriting, here is a recent, semi-relevant article I came across: http://www.npr.org/blogs/bestmusic2013/2013/12/16/251618167/thats-a-bad-lyric-and-you-know-it?ft=1&f=1039

At least this is in the proper thread.

Yup. Seems to be. Except for those that would include Third.

Yup. I get the context, but I find that record borderline unlistenable.

Perhaps, but those first two records are fucking incredible. I come at things from outside the "Indie World," so they don't get enough props in my universe.

I like Sun Kil Moon a lot. I've tried to embrace this album, but it hasn't gained any traction with me. Have you heard Mark Kozelek & Desertshore? It might be my favorite release this year.

I still don't see it. I know Tinnitus a little. I've even shared a beer with him on more than one occasion. He is a sarcastic bastard, but he is certainly not mean-spirited. I guess I'll file that comment under what Doug C is referring to as "banter."

Tinnitus did bash you over the head with an imaginary wooden mallet, but I can't seem to find the part where he personally insulted you.

What are they rated?

http://www.drivebytruckers.com/press.html

"Fadin' Fast" Promised Land Sound http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2013/08/song-premiere-promised-land-sound---fadin-fast.html

Mark Kozelek & Desertshore Audition Tapes - T. Hardy Morris Overseas Trouble Will Find Me - The National Sunsphere - The Dexateens Stitches - Califone

Very, very excited for the re-release of both records. Will be nice to own the self-titled record legitimately. Looking forward to seeing them live in January.

So far, my favorite 2013 album. Add "Seal Rock Hotel" to the previously mentioned songs I really like. "Sometimes I Can't Stop," too.

I was thinking the same thing today, but I kinda think the flute is essential. That said, I still have hard time embracing it.

Petty agrees. http://www.savingcountrymusic.com/tom-petty-slams-modern-country-as-bad-rock-with-a-fiddle