Moss Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks for all the lyrics People are leaving! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 this is pretty great, but honestly after 2 listens i probably still prefer Okemah by a little bit (i prefer a bit rockier Son Volt than most)... def way way better than The Search however Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 i really loved the search & find the songs actually even more enduring than those on trace i like this one too Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zuma Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 this is pretty great, but honestly after 2 listens i probably still prefer Okemah by a little bit (i prefer a bit rockier Son Volt than most)... def way way better than The Search however well, i LOVED the search, so i am very interested in hearing the new one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 this is pretty great, but honestly after 2 listens i probably still prefer Okemah by a little bit (i prefer a bit rockier Son Volt than most)... def way way better than The Search however I know it's the minority opinion but I agree with you on the rockier stuff, Okemah is actually my favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Yeah I still think Okemah is a touch better than this overall. But this might havea stronger set of around 3-4 songs. Bandages and Scars is IMHO classic Son Volt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 well, i LOVED the search, so i am very interested in hearing the new one!I do too, but this is definitely different.... and better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Yeah I still think Okemah is a touch better than this overall. But this might havea stronger set of around 3-4 songs. Bandages and Scars is IMHO classic Son Volt. yup. even though I was really really bummed with what all went down with the Boquist bros. and the lineup bait and switch, that record def sounded like a man re-energized. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I know it's the minority opinion but I agree with you on the rockier stuff, Okemah is actually my favorite.Count me in, too. I love Trace, but Okemah gets more spins. I didn't care for The Search at all... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 There isn't a bad album in the Volt catalog. How I see it (calm down Rider): TraceStraightawaysThe SearchOkemah and the Melody of RiotWide Swing Tremolo Want to spend a little more time with American Central Dust before I place it. However, at this stage it's definitely in the top 3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 There isn't a bad album in the Volt catalog. How I see it (calm down Rider): TraceStraightawaysThe SearchOkemah and the Melody of RiotWide Swing Tremelo Want to spend a little more time with American Central Dust before I place it. However, at this stage it's definitely in the top 3.completely agree. The Search was a bit meandering but had some extremely solid songs on it. Methamphetamine has to be in my top 3 Jay songs. Straightaways had a couple of snoozers on it but otherwise great. Wide Swing Tremelo doesn't get enough credit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 I'm going with: Okemah and the Melody of RiotTraceStraightawaysWide Swing TremoloThe Search Not sure where the new one goes either yet Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 would just like to say i freaking love the crap out of son volt and possibly the only band ever whose studio stuff i prefer to live shows Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent Best Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Trace *****Straightaways ****American Central Dust ****Wide Swing Tremolo ***The Search ***Okemah ** There are probably half a dozen albums I would give 5 stars, and Trace is one of them. You guys may disagree... In fact I think it's great that so many of you guys love his last two albums! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky speaks Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 An older 2005 NPR interview and performance...... http://www.npr.org/templates/player/mediaP...7&m=4854339 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 would just like to say i freaking love the crap out of son volt and possibly the only band ever whose studio stuff i prefer to live showsFunny you should say that, because The Search really clicked with me wheh I saw them in the Spring of 2007 with Jason Isbell opening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 i'm actually warming up to the search. the deluxe version has a lot of good extra tracks. where would jay's solo stuff fit?Behind WST.TBSSSBLSRSAnd, shockingly, I like them all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Brilliant album! Sorry to say fellow Wilco fans, but I think Tweedy and Co. may have their work cut out for them. Jeff's been getting all the love from the press since Being There but I dont think that will be the case this time around. Critics will hail the new Son Volt album and began asking if maybe the tables have finally turned? thats what i meant, sorry for the late reply. but yeah, i like the first three a lot, and i liked the gob iron thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 what is SRS? i know, i'm dumb. also, what about thirdshift...? i hope at some point i warm up to ssbl. canyon was just such a shitty band to back him. and those keyboards!!!Forgot to add the EP. Put it ahead of The Slaughter Rule Soundtrack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 is that soundtrack any good or is it just previously released album tracks?It pretty good. There's some previously released material mixed with some Farrar originals. The music is not exclusively Jay's. Ryan Adams, Vic Chestnutt, Freakwater, Neko Case, Blood Oranges, and other contribute to it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I hear Son Volt has a new album coming out sometime not too long in the future.....or am I late to this party? LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I hear Son Volt has a new album coming out sometime not too long in the future.....or am I late to this party? LouieBLate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It pretty good. There's some previously released material mixed with some Farrar originals. The music is not exclusively Jay's. Ryan Adams, Vic Chestnutt, Freakwater, Neko Case, Blood Oranges, and other contribute to it. i guess blood oranges are mark spencer's old band? worth looking into them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brent Best Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 It pretty good. There's some previously released material mixed with some Farrar originals. The music is not exclusively Jay's. Ryan Adams, Vic Chestnutt, Freakwater, Neko Case, Blood Oranges, and other contribute to it. Get it if for no other reason than to hear Jay cover Gram Parson's "Blue Eyes"! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I agree. 'Blue Eyes' is stellar but it's Uncle Tupelo. They covered it alot. 'Gather' from the soundtrack is an excellent Jay tune. A killer version of it is on 'Live In Seattle' which is Jay with Mark Spencer and Eric Heywood. I highly recommend "Live In Seattle'. Excellent versions of fantastic songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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