Showing posts with label Blackberry Smoke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blackberry Smoke. Show all posts
Mar 3, 2015
Feb 17, 2015
Feb 6, 2015
YouTube Gems: New Blackberry Smoke Song
BBS plays "Living in the Song" from their upcoming release, Holding All the Roses, out this coming Tuesday.
Feb 5, 2015
Nov 15, 2014
Jan 23, 2013
New Blackberry Smoke Song
Though just now releasing "Pretty Little Lie," the first single to radio from The Whippoorwill, Blackberry Smoke has been playing new/unreleased songs for months. These guys say to take your typical album cycles and shove them. Here's "Payback's a Bitch," from a late November '12 show.
Aug 30, 2012
On Twitter and Musicians - by Mike Brooks
How does one work this Twitter thing? I am way outside the age demographic chronologically, and relatively new to the medium. I have found amazing resources and bands, no shortage of assholes and a bunch of acronyms I don't understand.
The ability to interact with an artist is great! However, I can't help feeling slighted when I see a tweet from a person I follow answering a question I have asked previously without a response.
I'm not talking about Gaga or Beiber not responding to my "go away" requests. I don't follow people with millions of followers, which is sad because those I follow IMO deserve them.
It is such a rush when an old man like me, that had lost all faith in music, gets a "thanks" from @hayescarll, or when @jasonisbell and I share a Clarence Carter reference. My highlight this year was @bonniewhitmore telling me I should come to her birthday show!
Chad Sullins, Blackberry Smoke, C-leb and the Kettle Black...Wow...way to make an guy feel like he is part of it. @USaquarium, I would never have found out about the band were it not for Twitter.
Of course, my iTunes account has not been the same since @twangnation!!
Keep us fans in mind, you artists and bands. After all, we think you are looking directly at us individually at the Shows, and in my case, you have read my diary before you wrote the songs.
I'm building you fans in Canada..hoping to drag you here...hey...maybe we can hangout!?
@1960Strat
Aug 20, 2012
Album Review: Blackberry Smoke - The Whippoorwill
I'll just come right out and admit it. I wasn't a fan of Blackberry Smoke before The Whippoorwill hit my mailbox. On their previous album, Little Piece of Dixie, the band just seemed to be trying too hard. Trying too hard for something of a crossover country hit… and trying too hard in general - the finished product not coming off as honest and organic-sounding as I'd prefer.
With their move to Zac Brown's Southern Ground label, Blackberry Smoke has been unleashed to deliver their brand of southern rock goodness as they see fit and it's a welcome change. On The Whippoorwill, the band gives their all, a straightforward brand of rock that's fun, soulful and full of energy.
There's a little cheese in the recipe, as the opening number "Six Ways to Sunday" clearly demonstrates. It's an AC/DC-esque sex romp that unapologetically equates a round of Saturday night sweet lovemaking to praising the Lord at the Sunday morning service. "Woman if you need a disciple/We can have a little revival" sings head honcho Charlie Starr, and if he didn't bring it with such swagger you might snicker, but it's a bar burning number that'll have your booty shaking whether you like it or not.
There's plenty of depth to be explored on The Whippoorwill too. "One Horse Town," despite a few lyrical clichés, gives a more honest portrait of the regrets and pride of small town life than you'll find in a dozen country radio songs on the same theme. "A daddy that could have gone all the way" is penitent about his lack of worldy success despite his loyalty to the place that made him what he is.
The album's best track, the title song, is the best ballad the Black Crowes never recorded. I'm not even sure what it's about, but it's beautiful. Piano, organ, southern drawl, longing… this is the perfect song for a summer sundown. Just hit play and lay back.
Blackberry Smoke gets back to riffed up badassery on "Crimson Moon," a Zac Brown cowrite. It's a "leaving it all behind" shit-kicker that'll have you pushing the gas pedal down a little too hard but feeling no guilt about it.
Ain't a bad song on the album to put it plainly. It's simple fare, but you'll never feel short-changed in the artistry arena either. The lyrics are mostly solid, the vocals are awesome and the musicianship is as good as there is going these days. The Whippoorwill is a must-own for southern rock fans dreaming of the good old days of Skynyrd and Molly Hatchet. Blackberry Smoke is straight as a shot of Maker's Mark and will leave you feeling just as good.
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You can purchase a digital download of the album for $6.49 here.
Aug 13, 2012
Win the new Blackberry Smoke Album!
The album is out today, by the way, and it's excellent.
Aug 10, 2012
Best Albums of 2012 So Far: August
There's no change towards the top of FTM's "best of" list but a lot of upheaval down below, with Arliss Nancy, Killer Mike and others jumping onto the list. There are also two big albums waiting in the wings: Jamey Johnson's Hank Cochran Tribute and Chris Knight's new release. Anyway, here's the top 10. Feel free to make any suggestions for great 2012 albums in the comments.
1. Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires - There is a Bomb in Gilead
2. Marty Stuart - Nashville, Vol. 1 Tear The Woodpile Down
3. Turnpike Troubadours - Goodbye Normal Street
4. Arliss Nancy - Simple Machines
5. Darrell Scott - Long Ride Home
6. Jason Eady - AM Country Heaven
7. Shooter Jennings - Family Man
8. Killer Mike - R.A.P. Music
9. Blackberry Smoke - The Whippoorwill
10. The Trishas - High, Wide and Handsome
Aug 3, 2012
YouTube Gems: Blackberry Smoke "Crimson Moon"
From the forthcoming The Whippoorwill (which I'll give away a copy of next week), here's Blackberry Smoke with "Crimson Moon." Thanks @ohbuffalo !
Jun 23, 2012
Saturday Night Music: Blackberry Smoke
From their awesome forthcoming album, The Whippoorwill, here's Blackberry Smoke with "Six Ways to Sunday."
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