myboyblue Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 that's kind innerestingstrange opinion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 is that the name of her band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I am curious to hear the Gary/Marc album that is coming out.Yea, me too. I found Gary's latest underwhelming, but pleasant and I bought Marc's newest (the deluxe addition) and never listened to it (well I did SEE him...) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Yea, me too. I found Gary's latest underwhelming, but pleasant and I bought Marc's newest (the deluxe addition) and never listened to it (well I did SEE him...) LouieB I think I snagged Gary's album and listened to it - did not care for it. I have never really heard any of Marc's solo stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Marc's newest (the deluxe addition) and never listened to it (well I did SEE him...) LouieB that one about how he screwed up his marriage that Orkie went on and on about on all the music boards that haven't banned him? I think I snagged Gary's album and listened to it - did not care for it. I have never really heard any of Marc's solo stuff. I really loved December's Child. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 is that the name of her band no, sorry, I was just unsuccessfully trying to mock the godfather of alt-country Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I would say the Jayhawks are certainly alt.country, although not Wilco beyond AM. There is a reason they are called the Jayhawks afterall and their connection to the Byrds, CSNY is undeniable. If you are sick of that kind of music you would certainly be tired of the Jayhawks. Bloodshot has now branched out into more soul and other types of stuff including picking up older artists trying to reinvent themselves (as Graham Parker did nicely with Bloodshot and certainly which Alejandro did as well.) LouieB What about these: Sound of Lies (1997)Smile (2000) In various reviews of Rainy Day Music - the following bands were often mentioned - "(the) Byrds, CSNY, and Poco, the post-Gram Parsons Burrito Brothers". I suppose if I were to get more picky - I would say that The Jayhawks did not really fit the definition of alt. country in a lot of ways, and in fact, were more like the country rock bands of the early 70s, at least until they went for a more commercial mainstream sound. I have been listening to Beachwood Sparks recently - and they invoke that time period also I think. Although, at Wikipedia, they are listed as a "indie rock band from Los Angeles". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 You don't like Hollywood Town Hall/Tomorrow the Green Grass? I saw them on the HTH tour I believe.....that experience pretty much sealed the deal.....never paid them any mind since. To me, it sounds like trite MOR stuff. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I saw them on the HTH tour I believe.....that experience pretty much sealed the deal.....never paid them any mind since. To me, it sounds like trite MOR stuff. Interesting - I saw them upon for The Allman Brothers Band. Usually, people seem to prefer those albums, or Sound of Lies - I have noticed over the years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Littlebear Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Some stuff I like that I think could get the alt.country stamp (if I ever cared about that), starting from the 90's: Freakwater, Amy Allison, Neko Case, Steve Earle, Mary Gauthier, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, Mark Olson/The Creekdippers, Steve Young, Haley Bonar, Tammy Faye Starlite & the Angels of Mercy, Jay Munly... PS: Steve Young started way before the 90's, but he's original enough to be called "alternative" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 What about these: Sound of Lies (1997)Smile (2000)Not a big fan of either of these actually, however I really like Rainy Day Music. Go figure. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Not a big fan of either of these actually, however I really like Rainy Day Music. Go figure. LouieB I still think it is funny how much that one song sounds like CSNY - and Stephen Stills son is actually on the song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the carlos Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Smile was my first Jayhawks experience and I really didn't dig it at all. it wasn't until last year that I listened to Rainy Day Music and got it, so to speak. Went backwards from there. still can't stand Smile. ha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Smile was my first Jayhawks experience and I really didn't dig it at all. it wasn't until last year that I listened to Rainy Day Music and got it, so to speak. Went backwards from there. still can't stand Smile. ha. I like it quite a bit... not my favorite but many great songs on it. Mr. Wilson and Better Days come to mind. The album is definitely a bit of a stretch for them but some of it works pretty dang well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 So you're a fat guy, huh? Actually I'm pretty good looking and fit. You would hide your girlfriend if you had one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Actually I'm pretty good looking and fit. You would hide your girlfriend if you had one.Oh no you dint!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 it does raise an interesting question...does Caliber have a girlfriend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Not a big fan of either of these actually, however I really like Rainy Day Music. Go figure. LouieBHTH and RDM are definitely significantly ahead of the other albums in their catalog for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caliber66 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 it does raise an interesting question...does Caliber have a girlfriend?Occasionally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 the real godfathers of alt country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardwood floor Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Actually I'm pretty good looking and fit. You would hide your girlfriend if you had one. what are you, like 13? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobbob1313 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 it does raise an interesting question...does Caliber have a girlfriend? I don't think it's fair to talk about ction in a thread he's not going to click on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JUDE Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 the real godfathers of alt country. How about a NSFW disclaimer next time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 the real godfathers of alt country. Funny...but it is really very offensive. Eurotrash spoofing on Southern culture is akin to doofuses wearing blackface. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spawn's dad Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 doofuses wearing blackface. ction and wookies? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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