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how is the entire record? I love the two songs I've heard "Whats In It" and "Remember Last Time". Reviews have been mixed, for whatever that is worth.

I'm listeing to a lot of the Magic Numbers and Kings Of Leon and new Band of Horses Not to be a contrarian, but all of this completely rocks and I secretly am amused at how many people blow it off as fluff. Great tunes in my book.

Ryan Adams Political Scientist (LOVE IS HELL) top 10 all time record for me and that song is atroscious

I vacation with my wife's family down in that neck of the woods every summer (Kiawah). I always take Cease To Begin on my ipod on that trip. I like to think of "Islands on the Coast" as my soundtrack

I'm also really digging the new record. It kind of is the same experience I had with Ryan Adams Cardinology. Everyone was blasting that record also, but they just seem pure on some level. I don't know how to describe it. I listen to enough music to know these records aren't breaking new ground and that they aren't lyrical genius, but if it connects with me, who cares? I've listened to enough crap with supposed cred to last a lifetime and I still can't make it through Vectamist, so I'm over it.

I haven't heard the record yet, so I won't comment on quality of the songs, but the whole album length issue is legit in my mind. Back when there were true constraints on how much space was available it was part of the artistic process to sequence a record worry about flow from two sides of an lp, which is why a double album was such a freaking experiment. It could be the difference between artistic vision and over bloated pretentiousness. The fact that a good majority of bands these days think that they are capable of pulling off what is esentially a double album every time out is ludacris

well, fwiw i thought I'd share some initial thoughts. I think reviews have been a tad harsh, some have labeled this record as being uninspired or lacking passion, and I don't necessarily get that. Making an album with 75% pleasant soft rock doesn't mean it is uninspired, I actually find it to be reassuring and comforting. Man between Boh and the Grand Archives there is some sweet 70's AM vibe out there (which is right up my alley). My biggest criticism (which holds true for most bands these days) is that Boh should have stuck with the 10 song album, because the last track and On My Way

yes, you have noticed a certain disdain for that song and in fact any song or album by Wilco that doesn't capture the serious tone or artistic experimentation of the YHF/AGIB period. HMD being an odd one due to being a "cheesy" song a serious artistic album. unfortunately, as a fan from the AM days, one of the byproducts of YHF was the "serious Wilco fan" which I think was reinforced by a same self serious attitude by Tweedy at the time. you know, a certain preteniousness. Wilco to me was a band with a broader vision and artistic vision to pull it off, but anyone who saw them on the

A tad disapointed in the new Ritter. His last two were great esp Animal Years. The new record for me gets bogged down with too many long winded slow tempo story songs. It is defintely a lyrical album, but not one for an easy car ride listen. I guess it is like a mid 60's Dylan album or something

I'm lucky to have an original on vinyl. This a top ten no depression album for me. amazing

In terms of the Crowes, I can't believe it isn't stated here more often, but for me at least they were hugely instrumental in my identifying legit rock and roll vs. 90% of crap out there. I would have been a sophomore in highschool when Southern Harmony came out. I was huge into the alt music, but that record in particular opened my mind to stuff like Uncle Tupelo and more traditional roots and rock music. It is kind of crazy to look at the records they were putting out in context of the times and it never felt gimmicky or insincere. In my mind, take away Lions (that may not even be fair)

I love both records, but for me Cease To Begin is top notch. There is something about that record that resonates emotionally more so than just loving the sound of the first record.

I'm kind of becoming a huge fan, like they are becoming one of my favorite bands going right now. I always think of seeing them open up for Iron & Wine back in 06 I believe (when they were still just called Horses). Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the new release more than anything else. I was let down (probably due to my unrealistic expectations) upon first hearing "Compliments" and "Factory", but then when I heard "Laredo", I got all goose bumpy again. Man, anyone who blatantly rips Neil Young and does it that well is a winner in my book. I love that song.

I think I'm off from a lot of people on the Black Keys, but Magic Potion is my favorite with Attack and Release taking the longest for me to warm up to. I'm avoiding hearing the new one till release day. We'll see, I liked the rawness prior to the Danger Mouse involvement.

IMO, two complete throw aways. They are playful, but non essential in every way.

I'm kind of thinking that next year they may need to up the number of copies available and continue to improve the distribution. I love record store day, but the thought of camping out and running into a record store to grab a 7 inch before some other hipster gets their grubs on it, is not my idea of a cool record store experience. This could be like our version of wal mart on black friday. Anyway, just a fear. I was hoping to pick up the new Josh Ritter and the Modest Mouse re issue (the store didn't get either) I picked up the DBT 7 in and Neil Young 7in (so cool) I also picked u

I've learned with two previous experiences that ONE: When you sneak backstage the artist may not respond in an overly warm fashion to you. TWO: when you follow (stalk) an artist around town prior to their show in said town they also don't respond warmly. I don't think Jeff will ever talk to me again (if he happens to remember)

So the news it out that the album will be released on May 18th, however the odd thing is, is that no one can confirm what record label it will come out on. So first of all, I will be shocked if we see it on May 18th and secondly what happened to Sub Pop? Sub Pop has lost the Shins and now potentially Band of Horses. If I were in a band I would love to be on Sub Pop (from the perspective I have). They are great about their vinyl and vinyl prices, the have a certain cred and name recognition. Other great bands on the label. What is going on?

I too love the Gleam Ep's. I think those are intended to show the softer/acoustic side and not as much the rambunctious side, but they do the soft/acoustic thing really well. I'd agree that "Sanguine" "When I Drink" "If It Is The Beaches" "Murdered In The City" "St. Joseph" are top 10 Avett songs.

Bobby Bare Jr. - Young Criminals Starvation League (hit and miss, but when it hits it hits) Grizzly Bear - Veckatimest (I've tried and tried and just can't get it, at its best it feels like an unhappy Fleet Foxes, at its worst it completely loses my interest) Evand Dando - Baby I'm Bored (a true gem, underappreciated, simple but meaningful)

the website will post a full list of potentially available items as it gets closer to the day. the past few years have seen distribution issues, which is why I use the words potentially available. Maybe that will be resolved since this is to promote reasons for still going to record stores.

a couple of tidbits I've come across for that day Josh Ritter (early release of new album on vinyl only for Record Store Day) via josh ritter email Hold Stady (700 copies available of new album on vinyl for Record Store Day) via muzzleofbees.com

of course pitchfork is going to hate anything that resonates on a sincerely emotional level. but that being said I do agree that the earnestness on the most recent avett brothers record was not as natural or geniune as I percieved it to be on previous records.

I get where you are coming from. The current Wilco tour in support of (The Album) is the first tour I have not seen them on. I personally have found them to be hit and miss live since the SummerTeeth tour. To me, there is certain comfort about the Wilco shows on recent tours that has left me at times underwhelmed. Wilco use to be emotionally intense in a live setting, now it kind of feels like a band playing their hits (of course there are no hits) but you get what I'm saying. I can't speak for the current tour however.

my wife and I had a conversation on the way home from the show about who is better live the Avetts (currently) or Being There era Wilco. We both agreed that nothing would likely ever top Being There era Wilco in terms of intensity and the "what the hell is going to happen next" factor. However The Avetts right now are just killing it live. The whole Wilco vs. The Avetts thing, I don't know, I for one am still disappointed with I and Love and You and after Emotionalism and the Gleam Ep's I was expecting huge huge things and was let down. That being said, I think Avetts vs. Wilco is apple