pmancini100 Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 i happen to love wide swing. i also like straightaways despite everyone saying its not nearly as good as trace. i still stick by the original 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 i would say trace is the most solid album of the alt-country movement, wilco non-withstanding. i would say it beats out strangers almanac and the jayhawks records in terms of being a solid album. no other alt country band (besides tupelo with anodyne) put out such a great album. im gonna listen to it now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 Don't forget to write off Blue Mountain and The Old 97s, while you are at it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I think pmancini likes Trace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i would say trace is the most solid album of the alt-country movement, wilco non-withstanding. i would say it beats out strangers almanac and the jayhawks records in terms of being a solid album. no other alt country band (besides tupelo with anodyne) put out such a great album. im gonna listen to it now.the top four records in the genre are (in no particular order): 1.Hollywood Town Hall2. Anodyne3. Trace4. A.M. this is not simply my opinion, but verifiable empirical scientific fact. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 1. Trace/Son Volt2. Dog Days/Blue Mountain3. Hollywood Town Hall/The Jayhawks4. Faithless Street/Whiskeytown5. Strangers Almanac/Whiskeytown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghost of Electricity Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i would replace am with being there. in addition, i would add tomorrow the green grass as well as faithless street.I didn't include Being There because i consider it a departure from the genre. The same might perhaps be said of TTGG, but Blue Earth is clearly a better record anyway. anyway, here is the second tier: Freakwater "Springtime"Jayhawks "Blue Earth"The best stuff that great faker Ryan Adams has but out under whatever moniker he has put it out (read "Stranger's Almanac," "Heartbreaker," and perhaps "Cold Roses")Son Volt "Straightaways"The rest of the UT catalogue. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merkattack Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I think I might like ACD better than W(ta). Does this make me a bad person? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I think pmancini likes Trace. i really do. i really, really do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Don't forget to write off Blue Mountain and The Old 97s, while you are at it. very true, two very awesome bands from that scene. I think I might like ACD better than W(ta). Does this make me a bad person? yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I think I might like ACD better than W(ta). Does this make me a bad person?To your 1st point - I know I do. To your question - no. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 just kidding of course. it needed some time to settle in for it to be a more real joke. dont take anything i say seriously ever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
merkattack Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 To your 1st point - I know I do. I'm glad to know I'm not alone in this! I've been thinking about why, and I like the rougher edges of ACD and how it captures some of the essence of Americana that for some reason I had anticipated being a more pronounced theme in W(ta). Also, W(ta) is sometimes a bit too polished, like the guys are almost TOO good at what they do. just kidding of course. it needed some time to settle in for it to be a more real joke. dont take anything i say seriously ever. I had just wanted to be sure because spouting blasphemy is always dangerous. ;-) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 More tour dates announced: NOVEMBER 5th, 2009 BLUE NOTE COLUMBIA, MO NOVEMBER 6th, 2009 THE PAGEANT ST. LOUIS, MO NOVEMBER 7th, 2009 THE LYRIC OXFORD, MS NOVEMBER 8th, 2009 GRANT STREET DANCE HALL LAFAYETTE, LA NOVEMBER 11th, 2009 CONTINENTAL CLUB HOUSTON, TX NOVEMBER 12th, 2009 THE GRANADA DALLAS, TX NOVEMBER 13th, 2009 FLOORE'S COUNTRY STORE HELOTES, TX NOVEMBER 14th, 2009 ANTONE'S AUSTIN, TX NOVEMBER 17th, 2009 MINGLEWOOD MEMPHIS, TN NOVEMBER 18th, 2009 WORKPLAY BIRMINGHAM, AL NOVEMBER 19th, 2009 40 WATT ATHENS, GA NOVEMBER 20th, 2009 THE HANDLEBAR GREENVILLE, SC NOVEMBER 21st, 2009 RHYTHM & BREWS CHATANOOGA, TN I'm hoping to go to the Greenville show. In the meantime, looking forward to Charlotte next weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Chattanooga show!!! Woop! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Jeez...will he ever play in South Florida. I think they actually did when they opened for John Mellencamp...never as headliner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 On a complete whim, my brother and I are going to the Charlotte show. Anyone else going? I'm gonna check 'em out again in November too in Greenville. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Oh man, that does not sound good. This is my brothers first Son Volt show...hope Jay turns it around tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 On a complete whim, my brother and I are going to the Charlotte show. Anyone else going? I'm gonna check 'em out again in November too in Greenville. I'll be there tonight with some friends and also the Greenville show. I've seen them at the Visulite before (also saw Old 97's there) but I prefer the Neighborhood Theater. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 well, i could just be out of it. folks at the jay farrar message board are saying last night was one of the best shows they've ever seen. so, who knows. hope you dudes have good time. i'll be curious to hear your review. Rider, did you see the Dave Bryson's blog about the Atlanta show? http://sonvolt.wordpress.com/ I will reserve judgment as I wasn't there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 That's a hoot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Bad form Rider. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 yeah, i'm kinda famous aren't i. i just had to vent. funny thing is that EVERYONE else is saying its the best SV has sounded in years. oh well. i feel kind of bad. my review was so reactionary and had a lot to do with my expectations and no fault of the band. especially the drummer. he was great. btw, i've been on the farrar board for years, but recently had to re-register and used rider as opposed to my other names. After posting here last night I checked out the Farrar board and saw that you had been declared a troll. While a few of your critiques were a bit harsh and personal in manner, overall I don't think anyone should be blamed for sharing an honest opinion. It's rough that you had a low post count at the time (and that a band member found you out). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 The show last night was really great. I had blast and Jay was really into it and smiled often. It was the most open and friendly that I had seen him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Ok, this may be a stupid question (and admittedly I haven't read through this thread and I don't keep up much on SV news) but when did SV get a new guitarist? I missed ole skinny jeans last night! We had a great time at the show last night but I was surprised the venue wasn't more packed. I saw them there a couple years ago and could barely move. Also was surprised they didn't do Drown. First show I've been to where I didn't hear it. Good to see dancing girl again. She's been at every show I have and she never disappoints! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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