Wilco LP #7 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I saw Bob Dylan in Hoffman Estates two nights ago, with the Kings of Leon as the opening act. The Kings were incredible. The new songs are unbelievable, by far the best music they've made so far. I was completely blown away, even as someone who really likes the Kings. I reccomend seeing them, a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bourbonbreath Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 love the Kings - when is the new record coming out? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Picador Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I didn't care for them too much. I feel their music is too straight forward rock n roll. That kinda bores me. I heard a lot of great things about them going in but was not too impressed. Even after a few drinks. Just my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alison the wilca Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 i felt the same way after seeing them open for u2... blah. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 love the Kings - when is the new record coming out? I dunno. I'll look into it. Stay tuned. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam2 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 there is no way they played 1/6 as good as Dylan last night. it was the best Dylan show I've seen. Kings of Leon were pretty bad... not that interesting and the singer had a very annoying Axl Rose thing going on. Just my opinion of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kaysettes Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I didn't care for Kings of Leon much either, it was just so, done. I think they are pretty good musicians but, it wasn't anything special. And for some reason, I actually managed to fall asleep during their set. Not out of boredom, just sheer exhaustion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 Bob's set didn't do a lot for me. You're not realy seeing Bob do much. The songs are so incredibly different live that his original writing of them hardly matters. It's really just about his band, which is, after all, a pack of mercenaries. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam2 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Bob's set didn't do a lot for me. You're not realy seeing Bob do much. The songs are so incredibly different live that his original writing of them hardly matters. It's really just about his band, which is, after all, a pack of mercenaries. The songs are not that different. Key changes, tempo changes, phrasing, etc., all keep the songs exciting in different arrangements. Dylan treats his songs as something that grows and evolves. The album versions are just documentation of how a song sounds at the time is recorded. People who can't get past that are missing tons and tons of great music. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alisa Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I saw Kings of Leon open for Bob a few weeks ago. I had liked there studio albums but I wasn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yhfagib Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I went on friday two second time I've seen the kings open for people first time they were godawful, this time they were a little more mature, but still pretty bad just not my style of music I guess. Dylan was incredible though, best performance I've seen him give Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnW Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 love dylan, but he sucks live his band was exceptional but he gave me a headache when I saw him in columbus a few months ago I thought it was just effortless crap, know I may receive some flac for that, kings of leon have energy, there are many other things I would rather do than go see another dylan concert like watching slush melt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 The songs are not that different. Key changes, tempo changes, phrasing, etc., all keep the songs exciting in different arrangements. Dylan treats his songs as something that grows and evolves. The album versions are just documentation of how a song sounds at the time is recorded. People who can't get past that are missing tons and tons of great music. I disagree. I think the original versions of the songs have the perfect timing to emotionally charge his great story telling ability. When you hear the songs with the timing that badly off, but the music is still there the emotional attachment of the lyrics just isn't there for me. This is obviously my opinion, but the song lose most of the meaning for me. Masters of War is such a strong statement, but last night I didn't feel the urgency in the music. My $0.02, but I will be listing to the albums again today so I can feel the power of the lyrics once again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
P Dub Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I disagree. I think the original versions of the songs have the perfect timing to emotionally charge his great story telling ability. When you hear the songs with the timing that badly off, but the music is still there the emotional attachment of the lyrics just isn't there for me. This is obviously my opinion, but the song lose most of the meaning for me. Masters of War is such a strong statement, but last night I didn't feel the urgency in the music. My $0.02, but I will be listing to the albums again today so I can feel the power of the lyrics once again. I was there Saturday night...stayed home Friday to watch the Cardinals win the World Series. Some of his songs are delivered differently from when they were recorded. You can't expect him to feel the exact same level of energy and emotion he had when he recorded something every time he plays it. A song like 4th Street is now sung with a hint of regret. I find that refreshing. It challenges everyone in the band, his long time fans, and Bob himself. I saw Masters of War in Portland a few weeks ago and enjoyed it very much. A song like that with such amazing lyrics and relevance, much like Hattie Carroll or Holllis Brown, is more engaging to me when the band plays a subtle background role. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Papillon Parade Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Love the Kings...can't wait for the new album. Glad to hear that it should be great, not that I ever questioned it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I saw Bob Dylan in Hoffman Estates two nights ago, with the Kings of Leon as the opening act. The Kings were incredible. The new songs are unbelievable, by far the best music they've made so far. I was completely blown away, even as someone who really likes the Kings. I reccomend seeing them, a lot. there is no way they played 1/6 as good as Dylan last night. it was the best Dylan show I've seen. Kings of Leon were pretty bad... not that interesting and the singer had a very annoying Axl Rose thing going on. Just my opinion of course.Oh come on.....I saw this show on Saturday night and while KoL were okay, they were not even close to Dylan who put on a great show with a great band and classic material. KoL were totally generic and bland, but not offensive. More on all this later. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Adam2 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Oh come on.....I saw this show on Saturday night and while KoL were okay, they were not even close to Dylan who put on a great show with a great band and classic material. KoL were totally generic and bland, but not offensive. More on all this later. LouieB ummm... I agree with you. That's what my post said. Maybe you looked at the wrong post? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I Kings of Leon. I'm not sure when the new album's coming out (for some reason, I'm thinking January or February), but I saw them in September and the new songs sounded really good. I can't wait! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 ummm... I agree with you. That's what my post said. Maybe you looked at the wrong post?I was agreeing with you also, I was responding Glennation. Just no way KoL is better than Dylan... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 I was agreeing with you also, I was responding Glennation. Just no way KoL is better than Dylan... LouieBI don't think anybody (even InGlenntion) said that KoL are all-around better than Dylan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco LP #7 Posted October 30, 2006 Author Share Posted October 30, 2006 I don't think anybody (even InGlenntion) said that KoL are all-around better than Dylan. Yeah, of course. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Well as I said, KoL were okay. But I do have a question about them. Is one of their songs being used for a car commercial? My son swore he had heard one of the songs they sang in a commercial; or are they simply THAT generic? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Serak_the_Preparer Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 Well as I said, KoL were okay. But I do have a question about them. Is one of their songs being used for a car commercial? My son swore he had heard one of the songs they sang in a commercial; or are they simply THAT generic? LouieB If you mean Molly's Chambers, yes, it was used in a Volkswagon ad. Personally, that song rocks my ass off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 they'd be a somewhat decent band if the singer spat the marbles out of his mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Elixir Sue Posted October 31, 2006 Share Posted October 31, 2006 they'd be a somewhat decent band if the singer spat the marbles out of his mouth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.