LouieB Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Let's talk about something new; how about the new Flat Five album on Bloodshot Records? I think it turned out really well with Chicago music scene stalwarts Kelly Hogan, Nora O'Conner, Alex Hall, Scott Ligon, and Casey McDonough. Really breezy and fun. Good travel music. This is a long anticipated release and I think it turned out great. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I pre-ordered it and am still waiting for my copy to arrive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've been following Kelly Hogan's career since her days in Atlanta with he Jody Grind in the '80s. She's always at her best in group settings. Something about her recorded output under her own name always falls flat, and I haven't really been able to put my finger on why that is. Maybe she just makes a better team player than boss. Anyway, for that reason, this release is one I have high hopes for and will make a point of checking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 I've been following Kelly Hogan's career since her days in Atlanta with he Jody Grind in the '80s. She's always at her best in group settings. Something about her recorded output under her own name always falls flat, and I haven't really been able to put my finger on why that is. Maybe she just makes a better team player than boss. Anyway, for that reason, this release is one I have high hopes for and will make a point of checking out.Maybe as a rule, but I really enjoyed the hell out of her last solo record. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Maybe as a rule, but I really enjoyed the hell out of her last solo record. My opinion is probably based on having seen her perform as a solo artist so many times when she was in Atlanta. Her recordings have never really captured what made her a good live performer. I'm sure that's true for a lot of artists, but I haven't seen most artists numerous times before hearing their recordings, so I notice this phenomena more with Kelly than I do with other musicians. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 I've been following Kelly Hogan's career since her days in Atlanta with he Jody Grind in the '80s. She's always at her best in group settings. Something about her recorded output under her own name always falls flat, and I haven't really been able to put my finger on why that is. Maybe she just makes a better team player than boss. Anyway, for that reason, this release is one I have high hopes for and will make a point of checking out.I saw The Jody Grind once. god, that was a long time ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Kelly is a very fine backup singer. I have seen her sing backup with just about everyone. But her solo records still have something to offer.I have listened to the Flat Five several times since getting it (played it on my show last week and will again today). This is not a record for everyone, since it is just too quirky, but if you like that sort of thing, it also is quite good. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just went a previewed this, I like it and ordered it. To me the previews have a retro feel with elements of some 60's pop music there. Looking forward to hearing the full album. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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