craigwinn Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Some erudite semi-Welsh person reviews the Son Volt album and takes some shots at Wilco.http://www.motxo.co.uk/story.php?id=4 Excerpt"The seminal band had cleaved in twain, and you had to choose a camp: Jeff Tweedy and his Wilco, or Jay Farrar and Son Volt. Wry detachment or earnest if misplaced activism? Slide guitar used ironically or without a trace of irony? The differences of opinion were endless, but you had to decide. The future of alt-country, if indeed one existed, hung in the balance." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Gym Teacher Man Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 i don't think i like that guy. at all. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Excerpt"The seminal band had cleaved in twain, and you had to choose a camp: Jeff Tweedy and his Wilco, or Jay Farrar and Son Volt. Wry detachment or earnest if misplaced activism? Slide guitar used ironically or without a trace of irony? The differences of opinion were endless, but you had to decide. The future of alt-country, if indeed one existed, hung in the balance." That Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 [quote=Vikram Hunter-Br Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Some erudite semi-Welsh person reviews the Son Volt album and takes some shots at Wilco.http://www.motxo.co.uk/story.php?id=4 Excerpt"The seminal band had cleaved in twain, and you had to choose a camp: Jeff Tweedy and his Wilco, or Jay Farrar and Son Volt. Wry detachment or earnest if misplaced activism? Slide guitar used ironically or without a trace of irony? The differences of opinion were endless, but you had to decide. The future of alt-country, if indeed one existed, hung in the balance." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rusty Shackleford Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Um, after reading the full linked piece, I'm pretty sure that's a joke. The author's bio is a tip-off, as is the review of Wilco's German tour by David Hasselhoff. Editor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Um, after reading the full linked piece, I'm pretty sure that's a joke. The author's bio is a tip-off, as is the review of Wilco's German tour by David Hasselhoff.I'm pretty sure you're right. Except that it's not particularly funny. They're trying awfully hard and just not hitting the mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Even if it is a joke, how do you use a slide guitar ironically? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
quarter23cd Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Even if it is a joke, how do you use a slide guitar ironically?It helps to be wearing a clever t-shirt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
craigwinn Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 That Hasselhoff review is an epic of modern journalism Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andshewas Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think I see more of a criticism of Son Volt in what he wrote... Mr. Farrar meanwhile, seemed an increasingly whiny and bitter presence. All the more reason to stick by him, say I. With his band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
spongebob Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Even if it is a joke, how do you use a slide guitar ironically? get it really hot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 get it really hot.okay...now THAT is funny.,,..(or else I am easily amused...and not very amused by the whole Tweedy/Farrar thing...) LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pmancini100 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 ironic slide guitar is my favorite. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Even if it is a joke, how do you use a slide guitar ironically? Let me listen to Alanis Morrisette real quick and I'll get back to you. Maybe wear an "I hate slide guitar" shirt while playing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Central Scrutinizer Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Even if it is a joke, how do you use a slide guitar ironically?You can lay the slide down and move the guitar back and forth over it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This is the worst thing that's ever happened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JessieOK Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 You can lay the slide down and move the guitar back and forth over it. Thanks for that! I just drenched my monitor with the water I was about to swallow....what a funny image! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 It helps to be wearing a clever t-shirt. "Hey, Stephen, am I wearing this 'Vote McCain' shirt out of irony or am I really serious?" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 WHAT do you guys mean I could have been listening to Son Volt all along? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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