Re: Old 97s review and other Texas stuff

1999-04-15 Thread Jim_Caligiuri

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

1999-04-15 Thread Dave Purcell

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


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