Vacant Horizon Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 was really looking forward to this, but it is really boring. too bad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 was really looking forward to this, but it is really boring. too bad. You can say that again, awful was more along my line of thinking. The production is really terrible as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 You can say that again, awful was more along my line of thinking. The production is really terrible as well. it just feels "soul-less". the organ sounds good though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 it just feels "soul-less". the organ sounds good though. Absolutely, very dry. I don't know the DBT's at all but this is not going to get me to check em out, the drums really are what brought it down for me. Oh, well I guess there are slew of other releases to look forward too this year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I actually like it quite a bit. Maybe you just have shitty taste in music? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I actually like it quite a bit. Maybe you just have shitty taste in music? What is it that you like? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solace Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 it's not BAD, but considering all parties involved I expected it to be insanely great, which it's not Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 it's not BAD, but considering all parties involved I expected it to be insanely great, which it's not Sure its not BAD but its awfully vanilla. If those names weren't involved I doubt we'd even have herd this thing came out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 What is it that you like? I like the sound and feel of it. The guitar work is excellent and, to my ears, it's a good listen. I've always been impressed with DBT's musical prowess and the Brad Morgan drumming. Add in Booker T's keys work and a Tom Waits cover and it works for me. Not too many instrumental albums that I can get behind. If those names weren't involved I doubt we'd even have herd this thing came out.I don't disagree with that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Personally, I struggle with an entire album that's purely instrumental. It's hard for me to fully embrace something with no vocals whatsoever. I understand the parties all recorded their segments separately. That might have some thing to do with what someone described as the "soulless" feel it has. I also agree with the person who said if Booker T, Neil Young, and Drive-By Truckers were not listed as having recorded this, nobody would really care about it in the 1st place. It's not bad and it's not great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Personally, I struggle with an entire album that's purely instrumental. It's hard for me to fully embrace something with no vocals whatsoever. I understand the parties all recorded their segments separately. That might have some thing to do with what someone described as the "soulless" feel it has. I also agree with the person who said if Booker T, Neil ?Young, and Drive-By Truckers were not listed as having recorded this, nobody who really care about it in the 1st place. It's not bad and it's not great. Did not know this was not recorded as an ensemble. Can anyone think of album that was put together with all parties recording their parts separately and it turning out good? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Did not know this was not recorded as an ensemble. Can anyone think of album that was put together with all parties recording their parts separately and it turning out good? The Postal Service. Although I'm sure its "goodness" is debatable, I enjoy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vacant Horizon Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 it's not BAD, but considering all parties involved I expected it to be insanely great, which it's not yep. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yikes. Haven't had a chance to listen and formulate my own opinion yet...but bummer to hear the lukewarm response. I'll have to spin it later today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The Booker T & the DBTs show from 4/1/09 is streaming here: http://southernshelter.com/2009/04/drive-b...-t-variety.html Personally, I'll take the MGs over the DBTs any day of the week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cre618 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The Booker T & the DBTs show from 4/1/09 is streaming here: http://southernshelter.com/2009/04/drive-b...-t-variety.html Personally, I'll take the MGs over the DBTs any day of the week. Thanks for the link...and I disagree...the album feels too much like Muzak to me, but it's fun to listen to the live DBT stuff with Booker. Jack Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Billboard has a good article on the new record: http://billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display...d69d2dae2?imw=Y "I knew I wanted that attitude before I found the band," Booker, 64, says over a glass of red wine at a bar in Manhattan's East Village. "This album has a lot to do with attitude. The MG's were never an in-your-face band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 "I knew I wanted that attitude before I found the band," Booker, 64, says over a glass of red wine at a bar in Manhattan's East Village. "This album has a lot to do with attitude. The MG's were never an in-your-face band Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc4prez Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I don't think it's raw, gritty or loud enough. Maybe to Booker T it is. But for me, it doesn't really accomplish those goals. I thought it was raw (poorly mixed) and loud, obnoxiously loud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Another interview, this one on huffingtonpost.com: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adrianne-mur...a_b_183752.html Q: What's a "Potato Hole"? A: The original reference was from when slaves would dig a hole in the floor of their homes to keep the food cool. This album is my place where I've deposited my cool stuff. The tune has got a little bit of a hip-hop beat, and a little jazz in other parts. And there are other parts that are just straight rock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmait Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Here's another article, from the Guardian, for the completists out there: http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/apr/10/booker-t-hammond Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 meh. not bad, but definitely meh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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