Cold as Gasoline Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 There doesn't seem to be a general Dawes topic, so I will start one. Their new album "All Your Favorite Bands" is fantastic. Especially the title song has great, funny, nostalgic, poignant lyrics. Dawes has been a grower for me, and listening to the new album in the car this morning I realized that I really love this band now Exceptional lyrics, very strong vocals, and tight musicality. Seeing them tomorrow night at Millennium Park with Hozier. Not so much a Hozier fan, though of course I like that one song (like everyone does). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://viachicago.org/topic/48851-dawes-stories-dont-end/?fromsearch= Well there is that this one. I don't know, the last few have kind of bored me. They put on a great live show but the last few records just seem so AOR easy listening. Love the first album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 http://viachicago.org/topic/48851-dawes-stories-dont-end/?fromsearch= Well there is that this one. I don't know, the last few have kind of bored me. They put on a great live show but the last few records just seem so AOR easy listening. Love the first album. Dawes is continually a grower for me. I start out kind of liking an album, but eventually it clicks and I can't get enough. It took until last summer/fall, but I finally got into the last one and now really enjoy it. With that said, I'm liking the new one but it's not blowing me away. I thought I had read that they were going for more of a live feel, but that's not really coming through for me. They could definitely benefit from loosening up a little bit on the records. I'm sure the songs will be much better live. I'm also seeing them open for Hozier - I think it's toward the end of July. Dawes seems to come to my city as an opening act more often than not, so I decided to go for it even though I don't know much of Hozier (and I'm not crazy about what I've heard). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold as Gasoline Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 So I just got home, and Dawes rocked it out, even though it really was a beautiful but less-than-ideal venue for them and the bass was way way too high in the mix from where I was sitting, about 12 rows back. They played the title song from the new record, which is my favorite. You gotta love an anthemic rock song that contains this lyric: "When I think of you, you've still got on that hat that says 'Let's Party'. I hope that thing is never thrown away." Even some of the 8 zillion teenage girls there to see Hozier were getting into it. I had to leave about 45 minutes into Hozier. The young crowd (mostly teens and 20s and about 75% female) were really excited and knew the words to most of the songs, but they all kind of sounded like hook-free celtic rock to me. As for the live feel on the new Dawes album, I hear what you're saying. I was listening to "Stories Don't End" on my iPod on the way home and it has a much more claustrophobic feel than this one though. Of course, I'm also kind of a David Rawlings fangirl, so I'm going to be somewhat biased and pretty forgiving about his production choices. You're sure right that the songs sound best live though. Enjoy the show! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 So I just got home, and Dawes rocked it out, even though it really was a beautiful but less-than-ideal venue for them and the bass was way way too high in the mix from where I was sitting, about 12 rows back. They played the title song from the new record, which is my favorite. You gotta love an anthemic rock song that contains this lyric: "When I think of you, you've still got on that hat that says 'Let's Party'. I hope that thing is never thrown away." Even some of the 8 zillion teenage girls there to see Hozier were getting into it. I had to leave about 45 minutes into Hozier. The young crowd (mostly teens and 20s and about 75% female) were really excited and knew the words to most of the songs, but they all kind of sounded like hook-free celtic rock to me. I just got back from my show and my experience was the same as yours, down to leaving after 45 minutes of Hozier. I don't really get what the young ladies see in him, but good for them enjoying themselves I guess. Something about this guy just rubs me the wrong way. He seems like a competent musician but his music doesn't make me feel anything. Dawes was great as always. I'm just not quite understanding why they've added a second guitarist to the band. I thought Taylor did a great job on his own and it's strange seeing another guy playing some of the solos. Oh well. I managed to swindle my way into a business trip in September, so I'll be seeing Dawes headline a show in Baltimore in a couple months. Apparently they're playing with the city's symphony orchestra, which should be very cool. Glad I'll get to see them headline a show this year, and I'm hoping they'll make it back to my city for a headliner next year as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Duane Betts is a nice addition to Dawes' live show.that bass player pulls some really goofy Geddy Lee faces though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
suites Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Never too many guitars Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maggie Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Never too many guitars This used to be my attitude, but sometimes I like a band with one guitar. Duane is definitely very talented and they sound great together - I'm not complaining, just a little perplexed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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