CortezTheKiller

Forced and clunky? Without the "snorting of one's father," "Cocaine and Ashes" doesn't exist. "I snorted my father and I'm still alive."

It's been stated before, but it bears repeating, the official release of Old Ways is fucking horrible. I'll defer to a lyric from the latest "lazy" offering from Jay Farrar to describe it.... "so much promise with so much pain."

Not sure these are played on the radio, as I don't really listen either, but "All the Wine" The National and "Women Without Whiskey" Drive-By Truckers immediately come to mind.

I feel your pain/joy. Good luck.

You are correct. It's his debut album. I like it a lot. Then again, I pretty much like all his albums. His latest, Just Us Kids, is excellent. I'm also a huge fan of Live in Aught-Three. Definitive version of "Choctaw Bingo" on that one.

Unless you can secure Michael Buffer, this battle is useless.

I'd go with the ones you like best.

Patterson Hood & The Screwtopians Daytrotter Session

Agreed. 'Cept my run includes the opening track.

Definitely one of the best records I've heard this year. The only track I'm not crazy about is "Foolish Young Bastard."

I have an earlier version of it off one of the Athfest albums. Great song.

Turn and face the strain.

Come back baby Rock and roll never forgets

I've had one spin with the album. I'm sure there are many others here that could do a much better job describing them to you. I will say that I hear a strong Cowboy Junkies vibe. Other than I liked my first listen, I can't really give you any more.

It leaked a couple of days ago. It's a collection of unreleased songs from 2003-2008. It is slated for an official release 9/1/09. The only song I'd never heard before is "Mama Bake a Pie," which I like a lot. Several of the songs (George Jones Talkin', Car Dealer War, Well Runs Dry) were made available about 3 years ago as part of something called "Let There Be Rocktober." You can still download them for free here. Rebels is a Petty cover. Play It All Night Long a Zevon cover. Like a Rolling Stone is pretty obvious. Mrs. Claus' Kimono was released digitally a few years ago for free a

George Jones Better leave that cell phone alone Don't be talkin' as you try to get back home If you don't change your ways my friend You'll be singin' duets with Tammy again