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The more I listen to the new song, the more I love it, and I loved it from the start. I think it is cool because it brings to my mind many questions. I know in interviews Robin has tried to distance the song from being a protest song (which is weird because I never took it that way/i got a real positive vibe from it) but I'm sure a hippie looking band with sweet harmonies that kind of sound like CSN has to be a protest band with the lazy journalists. Anyway, he has talked about the song and the new album being more personal and straight forward lyrically, which this song fits that mold, but

This new song makes me sad ( in a good way).

they are one super hyped band in the last 5 or so years that I completely fell for. Beards, flannels, rustic folk, sweet melodies, awesome album art, I mean what is lacking. Don't say the songs, cause the songs are beautiful.

I'm going nuts, peeing my pants. This is awesome. Oh by the way, I'm a big fan!

I guess these type of discussions further highlight why politics, for me at least, becomes a big waste of time and energy. People, for the most part, are not going to be swayed. This Rahm discussion is a good example. I genuniely feel he is sleazy (from a non political point of view), but I know if you lean from center to the right (which I probably do) you definetly won't see many positive aspects about this man and his politics. Just as if you lean center left you'd probably feel the same way about Dick Cheney. My point is, it seems pointless when people can't even get close to seeing t

Just wanted to give a shout to the new Dolorean record The Unfazed out yesterday 1/18/11 I actually haven't heard it, waiting on my vinyl to arrive but his 2007 record "You Can't Win" is devine and my favorite from that year his 2004 record "Violence In The Snowy Fields" is also freaking amazing his debut "Not Exotic" is also somewhat strong definetly mood music or late night or sunday morning, but underated beyond belief.

I wasn't even thinking politically. I was thinking sleazy is sleazy no matter what their political views are. I just question the wisdom in aligning yourself with someone who I find overtly sleazy. I wouldn't support Tom Cruise or John Edwards for example. Some just put off the insincere sleazy vibe. Rahm's is more scary sleazy but you get my point. It is a character issue Also if you as a musician play a concert for a political cause, it may turn into a political thread But even though I prefer to have little politics in music, I can accept a musician supporting someone that I wouldn't

I'm going to act like this isn't real. He will be the next mayor, but to align yourself with someone that ..............creepy/sleazy............is creepy!

A couple thoughts: Fell in love with I & W around Our Endless Numbered Days. Bought the vinyl after reading a No Depression article and taking a chance. Went back and picked up Creek, Loved Women King and Reins, I love 85% of Around the Well and while I can appreciate Shephard's, it is largely lost on me. I think I feel with recent Iron and Wine how I did with the Black Keys Attack & Release. Some production and varied arragements adds to the overall picture (Wilco YHF) while sometimes it just feels likes window dressing. I don't know how to describe it, but it doesn't serve the

I don't necessarily disagree with you, and I have in recent years, with the help of my 4 year old son, been able to reconnect with the idea of music as fun and not as cerebral or whatever. But I would also be saddened if I hadn't stumbled upon certain bands that changed my life. And I was exposed to some of this less than overtly popular music through various avenues, commercials, other bands, year end lists, tv/movies, etc. I'm just saying it can be a crime that so much good is overlooked when so much "bad" is promoted and stuffed down our throats. But as far as me judging Lady Gaga or

Yeah I lost my point I think. I shouldn't have thrown in the "reputable" judgement. I guess my point is that people like Lady Gaga aren't hurting for exposure. People like Leonard Cohen maybe need some help in terms of a more diverse audience being aware of their work. So yeah "Shiny Happy People" will drive you nuts, but if gets people checking into REM then that is a good thing. I always like to think that all those frat boys at the early Son Volt concerts yelling for "Drown" went on to buy Sebastopol. Not that "Drown" was annoying. It is an awesome song. I can dream.

I can't speak for tasting of tears, my recollection of the last good cry (to the point of them rolling down my face)was that they were pretty salty. Anyway, as for the song, I wish there was a Jeff only version (I'm probably missing the point), because I really like the lyrics and they seem very Jeffish. It felt like almost an early Wilco song lyrically. poignant, simplistic, universal. Kind of like You and I. (i'm dodging arrows from the hipster haters right now)

Never been a big fan of the song,nor Mr. Cohen, but anytime people are giving attention to something a little more thoughtful and though provoking than Lady Gaga or whoever is the current thing of the moment, than I support that. I would have not been introduced to Nick Drake if it wasn't for the VW commerical being played 1000 times. I think any exposure of the actual music is a good thing, especially for reputable artists. For every die hard fan that may feel alienated, 1000 more people will be introduced to the music. Sure it gets tedious when you are watching American Idol (which I do)

yeah, someone mentioned the Neil Young issue. What a joke. All we hear is how Neil has to have the best sound quality going. Well 98% of his fans began hearing Neil on normal old vinyl and god forbid cassette or cd. The majority of his fan base doesn't care. It is the songs, Neil isn't the friggin Pink Floyd. It isn't about sonic landscapes, stage shows, lazers etc. It is the songs. I would buy Neil's good songs if they came on a piece of cardboard that only worked when placed in the oven. 200 Gram 50 dollar crap. Geez!

This is interesting for me on a number of levels. Wilco is probably my favorite all time band, i'm a completist (obsessive) and I am a vinyl collecting freak. And I HAVE NOT PURCHASED KICKING TELEVSION! (Not sure why I capatlizated that). For me, for one, I'm not a huge live album kinda guy and especially a live album of a band and their lineup that isn't my favorite with a tracklisting that doesn't really reflect the band's history. Now if this was a live show from the Being There or Summerteeth Tours then I would be more stoked, but I have probably listened to KT three times on my ol cd

This I think is how I feel when trying to express my dislike for late period Son Volt vs. original lineup. The lyrics just are unavoidable (in a bad way) and I can't get past it. That being said, with Ryan lyrically on albums like Cardinology, ultimately Easy Tiger and III/IV, even though I find these to be a tad verbose, they feel inspiring and truly emotional. Who knows? Ryan has something for everyone.

Different strokes I guess. I've had trouble stepping away from it. I think III is really strong. I think expectations are a huge thing with Ryan. I know my wife did not like Rock n Roll when it first came out, but since she tends to warm up to his rockier/fun songs quicker than me, like HalloweenHead, Magick etc. She thought III/IV sounded strong upon first listen. I guess if you go in wanting the folkier/rootsier side this will likely leave you doubting. I don't know, Ryan's rocking affairs sound to me like him halfway trying and still kicking ass like poeple like the Foo Fighters or

Ok, now that I have heard the new record(s) on the ol' vinyl, I'll state my two cents. I hope all of you who were down on this record (before it was even released) give it a proper listen. If not cool, but you may miss out. I think III is really solid, catchy, and focused. IV takes some chances (hits at times, maybe misses at times), but it is not safe at all. I think to listen to this as a proper album, and not do the old it sounds like cast offs, or it sounds great for throwaways, and just view it as a proper release gives it some credence. Who knows, but I'm thrilled to have 21 new tra

Tom Waits Bruce Springsteen Elvis Costello U2 Radiohead (I completely agree with the comments above regarding this band) Arcade Fire Doesn't Kayne go without saying, I mean really folks? Also leave the Avetts out of this or I will get kind of frustrated!

I think a few of these last posts indicate for me what I get frustrated with. Even though I personally tend to love the majority of what he puts out, by no means do I feel you are not a true fan if you feel some of it is crap. I will only defend his actual "released" output and about 40% of his "unreleased" output. Also the Neil Young comparison fit for me, but I knew some wouldn't like the comparison. In my mind and how I have been drawn to music, and as much as I love Neil, I'm not going to put him on some untouchable cloud musically just because he got their first and has been around

Not to hash out an arguement on what we are hearing from an album that some of us haven't heard, but to defend albums like Cardinology, that record is inspiring to me (not in a uncool/trite way, but in a human way) and that is how I heard it. I don't think I have blinders on with that, even though I'll be the first to admit that my Ryan blinders are probably pretty blinding. Easy Tiger was the only Ryan record that I struggled with on first listen, maybe 29 also. But both, especially 29 kill me the more I give to them. Now III/IV may be for playful and less moody (haven't heard a second

Just out of curiosity, which of his proper studio albums would you classify as "shady". Both solo and with Whiskeytown I can't think of any that I wouldn't miss dearly, except for Orion (which I knew going in was probably not my bag, I know nothing about metal and generally don't care to, but it has some fun songs). And even with Orion, it is not like that was promoted as an alt country record. He clearly defined it as what it is and put it out on his own label. To be the music may be less than my favorite but the way he put it out seemed on the up and up.

Also to his credit, not only does Ryan try on different pants for size, he hits em out of the park IMO. I would rather listen to Ryan doing Gram than Gram doing Gram, or Ryan doing the Smiths than the Smiths ...., you get it. I know people will think this is crap, but this is how it is for me. FWIW, I think Ryan's singing on albums like Cardinology make that album. It sounds to me like he is believing it more than anything else in the world. Sit and listen to Cardinology on headphones, he is letting it go man. Also FWIW I loved Jayhawks Sound Of Lies. That album and Smile were the one

Now I'm an ultimate fanboy for Ryan, and I have not heard one second of III/IV (patiently awaiting the vinyl arrival in my mailbox), but I personally feel that his entire catalouge (both real/imagined) is a freaking treasure trove. To say his heart isn't in it anymore, or to state that he hasn't made much since the early 2000's that is worthwhile, is wild to these ears. But to each is own, I would think it be sad to haven't fully given time to albums like Love Is Hell/ Cold Roses, or to not find some gems in albums like Easy Tiger or Cardinology, or to write off great rock songs like Halloween

yeah, I don't think I've ever seen Mr. Dando live when it wasn't a little to a lot weird. Saw that article also and it is beyond sad. I've always thought he is hugely underrated and too much focus on his off field issues and not the music. I think his first solo album is top notch, but man he appears to be out there and it sounds awful. But the music speaks for itself in my mind. top notch.