Friday
Busy at work today, only time to write a bit. I had to submit some response to Brian Hay's list today, and since it's the only thing I have time to write I'll repost it here.
I like that Brian has paved the way for me to include more new stuff on my list. I think the favorites right now is an interesting approach, and may be more revealing than any sort of ‘best’ or ‘all-time’ list might be. I still haven’t figured out how I will define my list, but Brian has set a precedent that will enable me to include a few more new things without hesitation. Mr. Hay may have scored the most direct hits so far, I found myself in way too much agreement as I listened to the disc and read through the other selections.
Springsteen-Don’t know all of these, but I like the Rising, and Atlantic City. I suspect the chorus of the Rising has a bit in common with ‘Love is Alive’ by Gary Wright, but that’s my problem. I always find myself playing a matching game with songs. It drives me crazy and annoys others. Pull up a chair and I’ll argue that Journey’s Steve Perry is imitating Sam Cooke more often than not. Yes I know it’s a miracle I could ever get laid at all.
Bright Eyes-I don’t get him, at least not yet. I can hear there’s something there, and it’s something that might indeed be very special, but so far anyway it’s not reaching me.
Ramones, Clash, Elvis Costello-Meat of the order here, no worries.
Fleetwood Mac-I’ll show my support and my ass on this one. I’m pretty sure Lindsey Buckingham is genius with apologies to Peter Green.
Good to see Sinatra getting some play, I thought we’d see more of him by now.
Joe Strummer, John Lennon, and Neil Young-Perhaps my favorite Neil young song at least post 1985, greatness from Lennon, and though I prefer the original I can’t knock Joe.
I’ve called the Pixies and REM favorite at various points so we’re in good shape. I find that I’m all too agreeable at this point.
Tom Petty, U2, VU and Van the man- All surprising selections from not too surprising artists. Not the songs I would choose, but I like it. Free fallin has just been played too much for my liking.
It’s a shame the Beta Band broke up already it seems they were just getting started, and Badly Drawn along with Damien Rice and a few others seem to be saving the idea of songwriting for Gen Y (or are we on Z now?)
A rush of blood to the head is a really solid album and overplay be it on radio or in the tabloids doesn’t take away from my enjoyment at all.
You are so right about Ryan Adams, his attitude is annoying as is his tendency to release everything he records. Ryan just because you record it doesn’t mean it needs to see an official release, you are not that genius. This was his first tune that really grabbed me.
Old 97’s- It is with much sadness that I look upon the very first track on their very first major label release as the band’s high water mark, but I fear it was. It all looked so promising them.
Wilco- I honestly see Spiders (kidsmoke) as the moment ‘Ghost’ goes off the rails and it takes a few songs to get back. I keep thinking I’ll come around on this track since I like all the radiohead albums even the tuneless ‘experimental’ bit and the each is more ‘difficult’ than the last run they are still on, but so far nothing.
‘Wall of death’ may have stolen some of my thunder, and Freedy will be on my list but I can’t decide what song(s)
Beth Orton, Bjork and Lucinda Williams have both been accused of not being great singers, and I have to say I disagree, but what do I know I don’t like great singers.
Saw Husker Du on the Candy Apple grey tour, and the Replacements on the Tim tour back in the day, and that was money well spent. Not sure I own any Huskers on cd, this is an oversight that needs to be sorted.
Nice surprise to see Ted Hawkins and Shuggie Otis on the list, I need to learn more about these two. My knowledge of Shuggie is limited to 1. He was asked to join the Stones at some point, and 2. He wrote that Brothers Johnson hit.
Nice list, and the cd got lots of play in my car (always a good sign)
R
I like that Brian has paved the way for me to include more new stuff on my list. I think the favorites right now is an interesting approach, and may be more revealing than any sort of ‘best’ or ‘all-time’ list might be. I still haven’t figured out how I will define my list, but Brian has set a precedent that will enable me to include a few more new things without hesitation. Mr. Hay may have scored the most direct hits so far, I found myself in way too much agreement as I listened to the disc and read through the other selections.
Springsteen-Don’t know all of these, but I like the Rising, and Atlantic City. I suspect the chorus of the Rising has a bit in common with ‘Love is Alive’ by Gary Wright, but that’s my problem. I always find myself playing a matching game with songs. It drives me crazy and annoys others. Pull up a chair and I’ll argue that Journey’s Steve Perry is imitating Sam Cooke more often than not. Yes I know it’s a miracle I could ever get laid at all.
Bright Eyes-I don’t get him, at least not yet. I can hear there’s something there, and it’s something that might indeed be very special, but so far anyway it’s not reaching me.
Ramones, Clash, Elvis Costello-Meat of the order here, no worries.
Fleetwood Mac-I’ll show my support and my ass on this one. I’m pretty sure Lindsey Buckingham is genius with apologies to Peter Green.
Good to see Sinatra getting some play, I thought we’d see more of him by now.
Joe Strummer, John Lennon, and Neil Young-Perhaps my favorite Neil young song at least post 1985, greatness from Lennon, and though I prefer the original I can’t knock Joe.
I’ve called the Pixies and REM favorite at various points so we’re in good shape. I find that I’m all too agreeable at this point.
Tom Petty, U2, VU and Van the man- All surprising selections from not too surprising artists. Not the songs I would choose, but I like it. Free fallin has just been played too much for my liking.
It’s a shame the Beta Band broke up already it seems they were just getting started, and Badly Drawn along with Damien Rice and a few others seem to be saving the idea of songwriting for Gen Y (or are we on Z now?)
A rush of blood to the head is a really solid album and overplay be it on radio or in the tabloids doesn’t take away from my enjoyment at all.
You are so right about Ryan Adams, his attitude is annoying as is his tendency to release everything he records. Ryan just because you record it doesn’t mean it needs to see an official release, you are not that genius. This was his first tune that really grabbed me.
Old 97’s- It is with much sadness that I look upon the very first track on their very first major label release as the band’s high water mark, but I fear it was. It all looked so promising them.
Wilco- I honestly see Spiders (kidsmoke) as the moment ‘Ghost’ goes off the rails and it takes a few songs to get back. I keep thinking I’ll come around on this track since I like all the radiohead albums even the tuneless ‘experimental’ bit and the each is more ‘difficult’ than the last run they are still on, but so far nothing.
‘Wall of death’ may have stolen some of my thunder, and Freedy will be on my list but I can’t decide what song(s)
Beth Orton, Bjork and Lucinda Williams have both been accused of not being great singers, and I have to say I disagree, but what do I know I don’t like great singers.
Saw Husker Du on the Candy Apple grey tour, and the Replacements on the Tim tour back in the day, and that was money well spent. Not sure I own any Huskers on cd, this is an oversight that needs to be sorted.
Nice surprise to see Ted Hawkins and Shuggie Otis on the list, I need to learn more about these two. My knowledge of Shuggie is limited to 1. He was asked to join the Stones at some point, and 2. He wrote that Brothers Johnson hit.
Nice list, and the cd got lots of play in my car (always a good sign)
R
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