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Apr 9, 2011
Apr 8, 2011
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YouTube Gems: J. Roddy Walston and the Business
From their 2010 self-titled album, here's J. Roddy Walston and the Business with "Used to Did."
Apr 7, 2011
How'd I Miss This?
My bearded buddy from A Truer Sound was recently engaged in a conversation about this band on Twitter. My curiosity led me to seek out the band's 2010 album ($5.99 at Amazon!!) and I was knocked on my rear. How did I miss this???
Some bloggers and music writers hate comparisons, but I love 'em… so: J. Roddy Walston & The Business Sounds like what would result if you threw The Black Crowes, The Replacements, Appetite era Guns n' Roses, The London Choirboys and Faster Pussycat in a blender. Hair metal haters, never fear. They lean a lot more to the blue-collar 'Mats side of things, but there are large, unhealthy dollops of sleaze rock in every song. There's even a hint of Felice Brothers style folk, but this is a rock album through and through.
J. Roddy apparently leads a debauched lifestyle that Larry Lee Turnage would not approve of. The lyrics are primarily about sex, drinking, questioning religion, drugging and sex. However, he leads us down that well trod rockstar life path with engaging and solid lyrics.
This is fiery, exciting stuff that I wish I'd heard earlier, but I'm just glad to finally discover this rocking band.
RIYL: All the bands I listed above, The Stones, Deer Tick, Javi Garcia and the Cold, Cold Ground, Two Cow Garage, Lucero
You can put your email in and get a free track at the link in the title.
Apr 6, 2011
Found on E-Bay: Keith Whitley (Schlitz/Overstreet) lyric sheet
This scrap of Keith Whitley (Schlitz/Overstreet's) fin
al lyric sheet only cost me $119.95 plus S&H!
al lyric sheet only cost me $119.95 plus S&H!
Feel Bad For You Mixtape: April
This month's edition of the Feel Bad For You compilation features tracks from Bob Dylan and the Band, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Wrens, Charlie Rich and more. Stream it here.
Visit the site for track information, a download or to leave comments here: http://feelbadforyou.atruersound.com/
Visit the site for track information, a download or to leave comments here: http://feelbadforyou.atruersound.com/
Apr 5, 2011
Larry Lee the Primitive Baptist Reviews: Justin Moore - If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away
Justin Moore - If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away
I was excited for a moment when I read the title of this new country music composition. It even started off nice enough too. But as you might expect, things went to the opposite of Heaven pretty quickly.
Mr. Moore ponders the things he might do if Heaven weren't beyond the reach of human hands. Well, Justin, if Heaven were as far as from here to Greenwood, MS, who would even care to go there once their earthly toil were finished? I don't even want to go to Greenwood, for that matter. It smells like rotten eggs and soybeans.
As spotless as my record has been (after that short stint with the pill-popping Gypsies in college), I might even turn to a life of worldliness if Heaven wasn't a perfect escape from this sinful plot of soil and strip malls.
In John, Jesus tells us that he has gone to prepare a place for us and will come and get us later on. He DOES NOT say to drop by when you're on furlough from the prison. Where's the specialness in that? If we could drop in and visit Aunt Martha any old time (not that I want to, I bet she still has that B.O. problem), there would be no sorrow in this world to teach us the benefit of withholding pleasure. People might be having unsanctioned intercourse in the streets with that little inherent limit on desire.
That's not even the worst thing about this song. Justin claims he'd visit his "ol' huntin' dog" if he could. Animals are not in Heaven. They do not have a soul, therefore, they just return to the rotting soil from hence they were produced. Sorry PETA.
He also says that Janis Joplin is in Heaven. Heaven forbid! If that skank has passed through the Pearly Gates with the Lord's permission… I'd rather stay down here with the dead puppies and kitties. That woman did more drugs every night than my son-in-law did at Ole Miss his entire 8 year college tenure.
In summary, this is a profane and irreligious song gussied up with spiritual subject matter to fool country radio listeners into reducing Heaven to a figurative and demeaned idyll. I wish no part of the knee-high to a stink bug Mr. Moore's debauched entertainment.
F!
Apr 4, 2011
ACMs Wrap-up
Just a few more observations from Trailer's La-z-boy about last night's ACM show. (in no particular order that they appeared on the show)
We also witnessed quite a dog and pony show of celebs with questionable country cred.
Ronnie Dunn seemed a little out of sorts and somber without his old partner in crime, Kix, who was seen working a coffee cart backstage.
Jason Aldean struck an even more outlaw pose than ever before.
Not one to be out-outlawed, Eric Church took it a step further. Many think he crossed a line.
We witnessed the triumphant return of the Taylor Face.
We also witnessed quite a dog and pony show of celebs with questionable country cred.
Donnie and Marie Osmond
Rihanna got into the spirit of things.
That famed country crooner Celine Dion made an appearance.
And yeah, this was just nasty...
Apr 3, 2011
ACMs Feedback
Apr 1, 2011
YouTube Junk: Jenna Rose is the Next Rebecca Black
My wife brought this lovely video to my attention. I know it's hard to suffer through, but you must make it to the breakdown. Trust me. Ha ha ha, jack my swag.
Mar 31, 2011
Best Songs of 2011: 1st Quarter Report
Click the song titles to listen.
(tie) Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - Codeine (free & legal mp3 download of this song at the link)
3. Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears - She's So Scandalous
4. Hayes Carll - Bottle in My Hand
5. Left Lane Cruiser - Pig Farm
6. Chris Young - Tomorrow
7. Raphael Saadiq - Stone Rollin'
8. Alison Krauss & Union Station - My Love Follows You Where You Go
9. Austin Lucas- Thunder Rail
10. Ponderosa - Devil on My Shoulder
11. Sunny Sweeney - Staying's Worse Than Leaving
12. Amos Lee - Flower
13. Drive-by Truckers - Mercy Buckets
14. John Popper & the Duskray Troubadors - Champipple
15. The Decemberists - Don't Carry It All
Mar 30, 2011
Top 10 Things Going Through Atlantic Records Execs Minds When They Signed Gwyneth Paltrow to a Country Record Deal
10. Cha-ching!
09. She won't require as much Autotune as Rebecca Black, anyway.
08. Homina homina homina
07. Maybe she can get me her husband's autograph!
06. Where did I leave my damn keys?
05. Well, we'll save on the photo touchups for the album art.
04. Geez, it's not like she sings as bad as Bob Dylan.
03. When it doesn't sell, we'll claim anti-Liberal actress bias.
02. Crack cocaine
01. Crystal methamphetamine
Mar 29, 2011
Mar 28, 2011
Snap Judgments: Promo Only Country Radio April
Click the song titles to listen.
Bridgette Tatum - Hillbilly Rockstar
Huh? I was expecting a chick. Holy sh*t, according to the Google, it is a chick! She sounds more manly than Bryan White or Gary LeVox could ever hope to. This sounds like the Lost Trailers under a new name or something. Hillbilly Rockstar is in the vein of "Holler Back" and "She's Country" with the modern rock production and some nods to something more urban. It's kinda catchy and I'm guessing by the placement at the head of this comp, that somebody's putting a lot of promotional cash behind this band. That doesn't make it a good song. Seriously though, I'm gonna have to see some nude pics or medical documentation regarding this person's sex before I believe they are female. (kidding, but still...)
C-
Chris Young - Tomorrow
Chris strikes while the iron is hot with another winning single. It's early to say so, but he's something of a modern Keith Whitley, albeit with less of the stone country sound. It's a song you'll swear you've heard a million times before, but Chris invigorates it with his killer vocals and confidence. I love it. If you're wondering who's going to fill the shoes of Alan Jackson or George Strait, look no further. I don't have "man crushes" but if I did...
A
Toby Keith - Somewhere Else
Toby has been on a steady slide to Nashville's B-list… not that he cares. He hasn't hit the top of the charts in who knows when, but this song might change that. This is an earworm of a loser anthem. Toby actually sounds like he's having fun for a change (though I thought he sounded enthused on Trailerhood, which underperformed). Good stuff.
B+
Colt Ford - Country Thang
Already reviewed this. Won't listen again.
F
Keith Urban - Without You
Downtempo and earnest. Not exciting me though. Good enough for background music and selling ads though.
C
Jody Booth - Gold Digger
Perversely, I was hoping this was a cover of Kanye West's "Gold Digger." I wanted to see how he tackled the troublesome "-igger" rhyme. It's not. It's not bad though. Jody's got a rich, 90's country sounding voice and a lot of potential. I don't think the lackluster chorus does the verses or his voice much justice, but overall…decent.
C+
Gretchen Wilson - I'd Love to Be Your Last
Simple, heartfelt and beautiful. If this isn't Gretchen's comeback hit, she won't have one.
A-
The Doobie Brothers - World Gone Crazy
For a supposed foray into country, this sounds way too much like what used to be called soft rock. Oh, right…. still, this is cheesy as hell. Too much so even for country radio. Some 50-something guy on P90X dating a girl his daughter's age and driving a Miata somewhere will love this… but not me.
D+
Sarah Darling - Something to Do With Your Hands
She's got a nice voice and it's a sexy song, but the chorus seems half-hearted and the production is too pop for my preferences. Not all that memorable.
C-
Eli Young Band - Crazy Girl
Texas country dolled up for Nashville. Sounds like a hit to me. Also sounds like something that doesn't excite me in the least, but I guess I won't change the station if it comes on.
C
Ronnie Dunn - Bleed Red
Meh. Nice sentiment and Ronnie's voice is always great, but aside from the cool plunking piano notes, the tune is a bore. (*follow up - it's growing on me)
C
Eric Church - Homeboy
I'm at a loss on this one. This should be the moment for Eric to capitalize on his recent successes with something that knocks it out of the park and vaults him onto the A-list. Instead, it's an awkwardly conceived take on a brother who's slipped into rebellion and hip-hop culture. It is catchy though, and the theme will resonate with a lot of listeners.
B-
Justin Moore - If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away
This may be a tired theme, reflecting on those who have passed on, but it's a genuinely affecting song much in the way Jamey Johnson's "In Color" was. Snapshots and details, rather than rote Hallmark card prose, give this real emotion and Moore's performance is pretty strong. I love to pick on Justin, but I can't do it this time out.
B+
Tonja Rose - Where Would Your Heart Be
This begins our portion of the Promo album in which I've never heard of any of these people. There's an obvious political pecking order to these things, with the superstars and handpicked up-and-comers leading the way. The B, C and D-listers always round out the collections. Tonja has a good enough vocal performance here, but the song is dull and won't be getting much Clearchannel airplay.
D+
Levi Hart - Borderline Crazy
No. Clever title, but that's all this has to offer. They don't even use that cute wordplay to craft a memorable hook. Bad 90's country come to town.
D
River Road - Something I Can Wrap My Arms Around
This is catchy and pretty well written. Sounds like a cross between Restless Heart and some 90's hat act. Not bad, but the band sounds canned and flat.
C-
D.J. Miller - Whatever it Takes
This begins the portion of the review where I get slackjawed and sleepy because of the general mediocrity of the songs. DJ sounds good, but this is nothing new by any stretch of the imagination. A middling "proclaiming my love" ballad that drew my first yawn.
D
Brice Beaird - Old Rock Church
James Tayloresque. "esque" might be an understatement. Is this James using a fake name? Good lyrics, nice change of pace, but I'm not a huge JT fan. Still, bonus points for not sounding like 1997 rehashed. Very nicely shot video too!
C+
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