ih8music Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Surprised there isn't a thread for him yet. Did anyone catch his SNL performance last night? Smoking! http://www.rollingstone.com/country/news/watch-sturgill-simpsons-fiery-snl-debut-w461175 Looks like I have another "must see" live band/artist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I did. His album didn't really grab my attention, but the performance last night was absolutely inspired. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Just watched it online. Everything he does is killer. Whether or not country music appreciates him, he's exactly what it needs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I dig Sturgill. I think the songs are a little better on Metamodern, but the overall production of A Sailor's Guide is cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ction Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 I saw him in October. Killer show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuckrh Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 no wonder the country music establishment is ignoring him & margo price. they are very afraid! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Love him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nalafej Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 For the life of me couldn't hear his guitar in the mix on the first song. Amazing performances though. I'd like to see him live... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lost highway Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 no wonder the country music establishment is ignoring him & margo price. they are very afraid!Those two and Jason Isbell write circles around the fools on the radio yet they don't get that level of attention.....which pretty much makes country music like every other genre in the industry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calvino Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 For the life of me couldn't hear his guitar in the mix on the first song. Amazing performances though. I'd like to see him live... Agreed - horrible mix.Great tunes, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Looks like Sturgill was not joking when he said he was coming to burn down the entire country music industry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Wow. I keep hearing about him and have friends who are really into him, but I've never had a chance to listen or see him. Those were quite the performances. He's now on my radar. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 That drummer plays like he gets his cymbals for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 That drummer plays like he gets his cymbals for free.That may be the smallest drum kit I've seen. As far as I could see, he had just a bass drum and snare, along with cymbals. Is that right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 That may be the smallest drum kit I've seen. As far as I could see, he had just a bass drum and snare, along with cymbals. Is that right?Believe so. Not even a tom-tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 That may be the smallest drum kit I've seen. As far as I could see, he had just a bass drum and snare, along with cymbals. Is that right? Yeah. I've seen videos of him playing a more traditional setup. I suspect the stripped down kit was a statement in itself. Kicking up more dust with two drums than any of the overwrought, glammed up show-biz cowboy hat acts and their convoy of semi trucks full of gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I was watching Shovels and Rope on CBS Saturday Morning the other week, possibly the most minimalist kit I've seen: bass, snare and a cymbal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 There is a lot to love about Sturgill with his classic country revival sound combined with his philosophical but grounded psychedelic point of view. and I'm thrilled with the soul influence he's brought in with the horns and Hammond. I'm not crazy about his overly clipped, choppy ennunciation in his singing, though. I love a solid country drawl in the vocals of country music as much as anybody, but I think the style he's adopted is too much. He didn't used to do it as much. Check out the difference in this earlier video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNV16tz1NK0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shug Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 And I'd encourage all fans of Sturgill and classic country to check out Courtney Granger from Louisianna. Now this guy can sing some classic country! Yeah, his album is all covers and he's sounding ALOT like George Jones to the point I can see many criticize him for mimicry, but I never buy into that originality argument. George Jones and Merle Haggard are dead and you can't see them live any more. Anyone who can do what Courtney can do is someone I want to listen to. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI2lZUzNAa0 http://www.valcourrecords.com/cds/courtney-granger-beneath-still-waters Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deanmarr Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 I loved Meta sounds, not a big fan of A sailors guide. The concept falls flat for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Sturgill wins the GRammy for best country album, weird. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boss_Tweedy Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Glad someone outside the country music establishment won that honor. Bro-country and all the crap played on the radio should be killed. With fire. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Good for him.. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted October 7, 2019 Author Share Posted October 7, 2019 Spent the weekend listening to Sturgill Simpson's latest, Sound and Fury. Holy crap! Has there been an artist that's put out a more diverse first four albums? This one is, as he describes it, a “sleazy synth-rock dance record." There's nothing even remotely country about this album, aside from his deep Kentucky accent (which is buried under heavy guitars and "sleaze" on many tracks). Apparently there's also an anime film that was produced along with this album -- because why not? One of my favorite tracks is called "Make Art Not Friends" and pretty much sums up the ethos behind this album. I love saying "no" to all the "yes" menJust to see the look on their faceI love how everybody knows what's bestBut nobody knows their placeSucker every second, stack 'em up to the skyFor every winner, there's a hundred that diedSo you get yours, and stay outta mineHere's to the memories, where do I sign? Face in the mirror, all skin and bonesBloodshot eyes and a heart of stoneNever again, I'd rather be aloneThink I'm gonna just stay homeAnd make art, not friends I have no idea how he's going to top this, but I'm excited to find out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jw harding Posted October 7, 2019 Share Posted October 7, 2019 Mercury in Retrograde is one of the best songs I've heard in a long time. Does anything capture the current zeitgeist better than: The road to hell is paved with cruel intentionsIf its not nuclear warIts gonna be a divine intervention Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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