Old 97s review
For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? From SonicNet: http://www.sonicnet.com/news/article7.jhtml?index=6 Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: Old 97s review
From a cursory listen, this Fight sSongs is less rowdy, less twangy than the last one. It's more popish and accessible(?), industry slang for "looking for a hit." I kind like it but I also like the new Wilco. Iceman Dave Purcell wrote: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? From SonicNet: http://www.sonicnet.com/news/article7.jhtml?index=6 Dave *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: Old 97s review and other Texas stuff
MPB Dave writes: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? Dave, Dave, Dave, The last record wasn't terrible (although I'm curious why you think so), it made my Top Ten for that year if I remember correctly. The new record is just as good, IMO. Not as much twang perhaps, but good melodies and LOTS of energy. The first couple of times through I wasn't sure if I liked it or not. Now I listen to it a lot and new things pop up with every listen. (I love when that happens.) Finally got to the Electric Shaver record last night. Full of surprises and great songs. Could be in my Top Ten for this year. As far as Ana Egge, she's a young singer/songwriter based in Austin, with an interesting voice, who's a top notch guitar player and writes touching songs. Not everyone's cup of tea perhaps but I think she's a tremendous talent. Jim, smilin' cause he's already SPENT his tax refund
Re: Old 97s review and other Texas stuff
Smilin' Jim scribes: Dave, Dave, Dave, The last record wasn't terrible (although I'm curious why you think so), it made my Top Ten for that year if I remember correctly. Mediocre, unmemorable, samey songs and the worst production job I've heard in years (like listening to a record while the vacuum sweeper is running in the next room). Thanks for the Ana Egge info, she sounds very interesting. Looking way forward to hearing the new Shaver Dave np: Slobberbone - Barrel Chested *** Dave Purcell, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Northern Ky Roots Music: http://w3.one.net/~newport Twangfest: http://www.twangfest.com
Re: Old 97s review
On Thu, 15 Apr 1999, Dave Purcell wrote: For the weasels with advance copies is the new record any better than the last (which was terrible)? I think it's the best thing they've ever done (then again, I thought the same about the last one, so what do I know?g). Hardly any twang, but still recognizably the Old 97s. Much more subtle (musically and lyrically) than previous albums, and jampacked with some of the best songs they've ever written.--don (who thinks that anyone who considers songs like "Time Bomb," "Salome," and "Niteclub" to be mediocrities should have to sit in a corner at Off-Broadway with a duncecap on their head during Twangfest)
Re: Old 97s review
Don writes: who thinks that anyone who considers songs like "Time Bomb," "Salome," and "Niteclub" to be mediocrities should have to sit in a corner at Off-Broadway with a duncecap on their head during Twangfest. I think we talk Marie into arranging this, no problem. Jim, smilin'
