----- Original Message -----
From: David R. Wasserstrom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Scott Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: Faultline Question for US friends
> Right On Scott!
>
> Great tune, indeed; I've always wondered how Patrick endeavored to
actually
> write it - it's certainly not a guitar-driven song, although the opening
> riff sets the tone. It should be noted that Fault Line appeared on the
scene
> in the middle of that 1977 funk/new jazz era in music that featured bands
> like Weather Report. A lot of bands back then seemed to be feeling out
their
> jazz sides - witness Santana and the Dead. With the Skunk and McDonald on
> board, and Pat and Tiran both at musical peaks during that time, it's no
> wonder to me that the Doobs went in the direction that they did on this
> album.
> I've always loved it, but then again, there seems to be a spirit missing
on
> it; there was some similar stuff to it on Streets (i.e., Eighth Ave.
> Shuffle - a great track!, and For Someone Special), but to me, the Fault
> Line album seemed somewhat distant, almost like it was created by a
machine.
> Some might argue that Minute by Minute was like that, too, but I think
that
> despite its heavy production, Minute seemed more humane and roots-oriented
> (evidenced by Here To Love You, How Do The Fools Survive and Don't Stop
> WTW). Personally, I think the Doobs pretty much hit their peak with that
> one, 'cause One Step Closer, although a really, really good album, seemed
on
> several tracks to be pretty overglossed and removed from anything
resembling
> the Doobies.
> (Hint to the band, if you're tuning in: How 'bout some arrangements on the
> new one, ala Road Angel, Cheat The Hangman, Fault Line and Wheels of
> Fortune)?
>
> Thanks all -
>
> DW
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Scott Chapman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 11:10 AM
> Subject: Re: Faultline Question for US friends
>
>
> > Syd Scott,
> >
> > I agree, "Fault Line" is a masterpiece. My favorite cut, the title cut,
> > shows the some of the greatest musical diversity the Brothers have ever
> > displayed. The song just smokes! From the incredible guitars, the vibes,
> > the ripping bass track, the smooth drums, and that acoustic guitar solo
> > at the end! That song always ends up on one of my personal "best of"
> > tapes for traveling in my truck.
> >
> > Take care,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
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