bigideas Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 the first Oh, Lonesome Me version I heard was Johnny Cash circa Sun Recs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 ordered End of Amnesia LP (available March 3) from Music Direct, it is on backorder, but looking forward to the sound quality from this record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 ordered End of Amnesia LP (available March 3) from Music Direct, it is on backorder, but looking forward to the sound quality from this record. is Merge going to be selling this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I also am enjoying "oh lonesome me" .... I've never heard the original Don GibsonOh Lonesome Me was a big hit, which is why it is still covered on a regular basis. The original is quite a bit faster than Neil's version. I was thinking about this the other day. It is sad that a good recording artist like M. Ward probably won't be remembered in years to come since radio plays so little music that is any good. Don Gibson's song is still played because this was a huge hit single for him, even though he is no longer famous. (You can still hear this song on occasion on an oldies station.) M. Ward won't have that same opportunity, sadly, since radio play is not a factor in his fame (if you can even call him famous....I suppose She and Him got some radio play....some....) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Oh Lonesome Me was a big hit, which is why it is still covered on a regular basis. The original is quite a bit faster than Neil's version. I was thinking about this the other day. It is sad that a good recording artist like M. Ward probably won't be remembered in years to come since radio plays so little music that is any good. Don Gibson's song is still played because this was a huge hit single for him, even though he is no longer famous. (You can still hear this song on occasion on an oldies station.) M. Ward won't have that same opportunity, sadly, since radio play is not a factor in his fame (if you can even call him famous....I suppose She and Him got some radio play....some....) LouieB i think the idea that modern radio still shapes who will be remembered in years to come is antiquated. and m ward will be remembered by me as having the best body of work from 2000-2010 of any singer/songwriter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 and m ward will be remembered by me as having the best body of work from 2000-2010 of any singer/songwriter. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 i think the idea that modern radio still shapes who will be remembered in years to come is antiquated. and m ward will be remembered by me as having the best body of work from 2000-2010 of any singer/songwriter.Antiquated perhaps, but wouldn't you like to hear your favorite recording artists on commercial radio? I know I would. Rather than playing all the dreck it would be nice to hear M. Ward (or any number of other folks) on the radio. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rareair Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Antiquated perhaps, but wouldn't you like to hear your favorite recording artists on commercial radio? I know I would. Rather than playing all the dreck it would be nice to hear M. Ward (or any number of other folks) on the radio. LouieB i understand the sentiment. i just do not listen to radio. at all. if i did, i would want to hear m. ward, no doubt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 to me, M. Ward is unlike any other musician out there. there are a lot of bands that sound similar or are doing the same things. M Ward is in his own area. I like his use of Analog Delay in his vocals, guitar, i like the reverb and use of Bigsby bar in his guitar playing, definitely influenced by surf/rockabilly sound but yet he writes folk tunes. I like his unique voice, that definitely separates him from other artists. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigideas Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 yeah, he recreates the 'sound' of the 50's/early 60's mostly. he's not really done anything psychadelic has he? i guess the closest is using Mellotron on some tracks which in my mind ties to late 60's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 Vid for Rave On along with some tour dates via stereogum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted April 16, 2009 Share Posted April 16, 2009 Vid for Rave On along with some tour dates via stereogum.Stoo, notice the date for Oakland. Typo?! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 Stoo, notice the date for Oakland. Typo?! typo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I've had this album for a few months now and I just can't seem to love it like all the previous records. It does have a few great tracks but there just seems to be something missing. I love M. Ward and 'Transistor Radio' is arguably my favourite album ever, but 'Hold Time' just doesn't have the same magic. Anyone else feel the same? I have tickets for his show in Manchester (U.K) at the end of June which should be great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smokestack Joe Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 i agree i enjoy his earlier albums a little more than the new one. He is great live, maybe the live performances of the new songs will make you see/hear them in a new way. this usually does it for me on songs im not into. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I too am not feeling this one like I do the others. Too samey-sounding, I think. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I listened to "Never Had Nobody Like You" on a Merge compilation and I gotta say (as usual) it is a shame this guy doesn't get some radio airplay. Great, catchy song. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stooka Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 I'll be dancing with my daughter to that song at her wedding reception in 2 weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Golden Smoghead Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I see what you guys are saying about it being a bit "samey" and that's definitely a fair critique. But on balance I personally prefer it to Post-War (his other album I am most familiar with). "For Beginners" is one of my favorite tracks of all time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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