bleedorange Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yet, as dull as you find "Sun Volt," you still come back for more. Ha! That was a bad typo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Vacant Horizon Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Well we have highjacked this one good. So okay, the record stores are going all vinyl because it is hip and profitable and CDs are unhip and not profitable. So just as soon as vinyl wanes there will be a resurgence of CDs (trust me it will happen) and they will have to adjust. But at this point you can get anything you want (CD wise) on Amazon from the dealers, so the local hip vinyl stores just aren't going to carry product that doesn't move. LouieB good point. i'm so thankful for amazon, but would really like to support my local store. glad to see your optimism about the resurgence of CDs. i'd love to be able to get gatefold artwork with a CD. that would be cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Certainly the CD is taking kind of a death spiral at the moment, but so did the cassette tape, LP, the 45, and even the 78 not so many years ago. CDs have advantages the rest of those formats don't, like you can play them in a car, get a whole ton of music on one, etc. But who knows. It could end up at the 8 track, which has not come back but somehow I doubt it. The vast majority of folks who are not downloading are still buying CDs. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bleedorange Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Certainly the CD is taking kind of a death spiral at the moment, but so did the cassette tape, LP, the 45, and even the 78 not so many years ago. CDs have advantages the rest of those formats don't, like you can play them in a car, get a whole ton of music on one, etc. But who knows. It could end up at the 8 track, which has not come back but somehow I doubt it. The vast majority of folks who are not downloading are still buying CDs. LouieB The thing is, it's easier to play music from your phone in your car and get a whole lot more music on it than a CD. As soon as lossless song files are made readily available, there will be no reason to own a CD. At least vinyl gives you a different listening experience, which is why it was always stick around as a niche market. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 The thing is, it's easier to play music from your phone in your car and get a whole lot more music on it than a CD. As soon as lossless song files are made readily available, there will be no reason to own a CD. At least vinyl gives you a different listening experience, which is why it was always stick around as a niche market.I agree. I recently bought a used car that did not have an iPod jack and was disappointed that I could not plug in my iPod or iPhone. Oh well, back to the CDs. There is something still so cool about CD box sets though. You get the liner notes etc. There is a place for them as well. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The thing is, it's easier to play music from your phone in your car and get a whole lot more music on it than a CD. As soon as lossless song files are made readily available, there will be no reason to own a CD. At least vinyl gives you a different listening experience, which is why it was always stick around as a niche market. this. the cd is never gonna come back. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 The thing is, it's easier to play music from your phone in your car and get a whole lot more music on it than a CD. As soon as lossless song files are made readily available, there will be no reason to own a CD. At least vinyl gives you a different listening experience, which is why it was always stick around as a niche market.Agreed. I envision a time where there will be only vinyl for home use (niche market will support that unique experience) and digital for mobile and non-audiophile home. This kinda reminds me of this: BTW, I have enjoyed all on Son Volt's recent releases. There are usually 1-2 great songs, 2-3 good songs and a few forgettable ones. But enjoyable nonetheless. I especially enjoyed the vibe of American Central Dust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kim Bodnia Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 I just noticed that the new Son Volt is up for preorder at amazon.com, I've been waiting for this for quite some time now, I think it's going to be a great album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 You can't go wrong with trains. Tears of Change (stream link) I like what I have heard so far. Rolling Stone has the whole song: Hearts and Minds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/son-volt-seek-transcendence-on-hearts-and-minds-song-premiere-20130215 Hearts and Minds, full song. Sounds pretty good to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted February 15, 2013 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Wow, that is waaaaaay too country for my taste. Maybe it was a mistake on my part to pause Muddy Waters' One More Mile to give it a listen, but I couldn't make it past the 2-minute mark.I really think I've gotten to the point where I can only tolerate Jay when he's at least trying to rock out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slice_oftheday Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Wow, that is waaaaaay too country for my taste. Maybe it was a mistake on my part to pause Muddy Waters' One More Mile to give it a listen, but I couldn't make it past the 2-minute mark.I really think I've gotten to the point where I can only tolerate Jay when he's at least trying to rock out. Is there even such a thing as "way too country?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthony Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I think I prefer Country Jay over Rock Jay. YMMV obviously. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 thanks for the links. nice pedal steel! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Is there even such a thing as "way too country?"There is for me. Even Emmylou Harris, who I absolutely love, has quite a few songs in her back catalogue that I just can't stomach. But then, I'm from New England, where we grew up making fun of this stuff, so it's amazing to me how much I have been able to get into people like Townes, Johnny Cash, or any of the older country types.I'm glad if people dig it, though. It's always great to get new music from an artist you enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I'm from New England, where we grew up making fun of this stuff, so it's amazing to me how much I have been able to get into people like Townes, Johnny Cash, or any of the older country types. Me too. I've moved beyond a lot of my childish beliefs & behavior, too. Stay true to your roots but keep moving on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 When I first started writing songs, I wanted to be Jay, circa No Depression.Can you tell?http://www.iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=15278&ArtistID=30293It's almost pathetic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 When I first started writing songs, I wanted to be Jay, circa No Depression.Can you tell?http://www.iacmusic.com/songs.aspx?SongID=15278&ArtistID=30293It's almost pathetic.Massive Uncle Tupelo vibe/thing/rip-off going on there. Good stuff Popper. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Definitely a rip-off. Mission accomplished.Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Here's another teaser: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianjeremy Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Sounds pretty decent...less than 2 weeks until we find out for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That's what I'm thinking - we'll see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
remphish1 Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Just picked up a ticket for the Brooklyn show...anyone else going? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laundrymachinedream Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Just picked up a ticket for the Brooklyn show...anyone else going? me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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