sonicshoulder Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 Bought the vinyl today off their website, download was available instantly...can't beat that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 After a bunch of listens, this is defintiely better than Rainy Day Music.after one listen...i'm not there yet. i really like rainy day, and i don't find this one as engaging (for me). it was actually kinda flat the first time through. nothing really jumped out at me. i will spin it some more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 The Jayhawks perform "Tiny Arrows" on Soundcheck in The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space at WNYC. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzuABf2ErOA Tune in to Souncheck featuring conversation and performance from The Jayhawks on Friday Sept. 30th at 2pm on WNYC 93.9 FM or WNYC.org Ackk there I am in the light blue shirt in the front row looking goofy...thanks for posting though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 after one listen...i'm not there yet. i really like rainy day, and i don't find this one as engaging (for me). it was actually kinda flat the first time through. nothing really jumped out at me. i will spin it some more. I feel pretty much the same way, except I don't particularly care for Rainy Day Music. I agree that nothing jumps out on the first listen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 It was a good listen. The allmusic review says it's the best since Hollywood Town Hall. I think Tomorrow the Green Grass is every bit as good as Hollywood Town Hall, so I disagree. Mark's songs sound a lot like his solo stuff. I don't think he was writing with the Jayhawks in mind. Not sure how I can quantify it, but it sounds more like the White Album or Warehouse: a collection of solo songs played by a band. Still always nice to hear the harmonies. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 def not as good as hollywood or green grass or rainy day as far as i'm concerned. i like the titles of the tunes more than the actual songs. lyrics are kind of clunky in places...cin love? nothing too memorable. pleasant listen though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 The album is definitely a grower. I felt the same way on the first few listens. Pop it in the car and go for a drive. This record smokes "Rainy Day Music". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 def not as good as hollywood or green grass or rainy day as far as i'm concerned. i like the titles of the tunes more than the actual songs. lyrics are kind of clunky in places...cin love? nothing too memorable. pleasant listen though.agreed: clunky.The album is definitely a grower. I felt the same way on the first few listens. Pop it in the car and go for a drive. This record smokes "Rainy Day Music".can't/won't agree with "smokes." i have tried to like this thing because i like their other stuff. there are couple tracks that are good. i like pouring rain at dawn, but other than that, it's mostly forgettable. other than that it's mostly forgettable. other than that, it's mostly forgettable. other than that, it's mostly forgettable. sorry...i've been listening to this album trying to talk myself into liking it, and the repetitive choruses must have worn off on me. they must have worn off on me. they must have worn off on me. off on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I guess you didn't listen to Hollywood Town Hall or Tomorrow the Green Grass much. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
welch79 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I guess you didn't listen to Hollywood Town Hall or Tomorrow the Green Grass much. i did...but it's been quite the while. i don't remember them being clunky lyrically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I might be wrong, but I think they wrote most of the lyrics quickly. I do agree that some of the lyrics sound rushed. However, the lyrics to "Guilder Annie" and "Black Eyed Susan" are outstanding. "Black Eyed Susan" was actually part of the band's Mystery Demos from the early 90's, so that makes sense. I get the feeling "Guilder Annie" has also been around. My initial comment to you though was concerning repetitive choruses. That's always been a Jayhawks style. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 listening again i don't think it's as good as mark's 'many colored kite' album. that has a few memorable tunes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 i did...but it's been quite the while. i don't remember them being clunky lyrically.They've never been the best lyricists, though Olson has come up with some gems. The post-Olson period was pretty atrocious, lyrically. I can barely listen to Sound of Lies because of its lyrics (I listen anyway, because that record sounds great ... if you can ignore the words). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Dadrock - who said that? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 i really like the album but undecided to go see them live in november as i think the songs will sound better on record than live. doubtful to hear that blistering violin solo from Black Eyed Susan live. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 i received the record yesterday, shame on me i didnt listen to it yet. i like that it comes with a DVD. How long does the documentary go for? My local record store has the CD-only version in stock at the moment and I'm wondering if I should hold out for the deluxe package. Are the extras worth it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jabboy15 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 How long does the documentary go for? My local record store has the CD-only version in stock at the moment and I'm wondering if I should hold out for the deluxe package. Are the extras worth it? i think the documentary is worth it alone ,and it's a trip seeing footage of them playing at the 7th street entry in 85. anyone else think "touch the stars," a bonus track, is one of the better songs on the record? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 The deluxe package is 11.99 on iTunes. Well worth it. Not a fan of "Touch the Stars" It sounds like a Vagabonds track. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buford T. Justice Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 The non-deluxe package is $4.99 on amazon. Not sure how long that price is valid. I'm going to invest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 4, 2011 Share Posted October 4, 2011 Anyone know if the LP will include a download code??? Otherwise I will pull the trigger! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
howdjadoo Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Anyone know if the LP will include a download code??? Otherwise I will pull the trigger! http://www.jayhawksofficial.com/index.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 http://www.jayhawkso....com/index.html I saw that before..I just wasn't certian if the Jayhawks mail the code or it is included in the Vinyl package.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Has anyone seen them on their current tour? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Seeing them Friday! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Inside of Outside Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Seeing them Friday!Jealous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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