Somebody should check my memory on this, but if I recall correctly, the 2015 Basilica Block Party had Isbell, Jenny Lewis, and Wilco in succession on the same stage on the same night. Killer! (Yes I was there.)
I cosign. Great night.
Watching older movies with Day featured, I've been puzzled by the appeal--the voice, the looks, the personality, there's nothing that I really find appealing. Maybe I haven't watched the right movies, but she's been more of a detriment than a boon.
I'm going to pretend you didn't post that.
As far as Hot Takes, I would only go as far as saying I prefer Lifes Rich Pageant over Murmur, but they are both masterpieces. No skips on either for me.
Pilgrimage and Catapult are up there too.
If you don't get at least a couple reactions, the take isn't hot enough
This thread is for hot takes not batshit insane ramblings.
When I saw them at Roy Wilkins in 1993 (Earth and Sun and Moon tour), he had a good line from the stage. He was encouraging people to pursue what they loved. He said, look at me: I'm a singer, and I can't sing!
Depending on what you call songs, let's just call it the last stretch of Abbey Road is the standard by which all album ends are measured.
Interesting to consider, here’s a few more elite trio of closers:
I'm going with this closer:
Oh my gosh yes--Who's Next! Gives me the chills just typing that.
Not sure it falls in line with "Hot Takes" but while listening to Document, I have always been dumbfounded that the singles It's the End of the World as We Know It & The One I Love are what catapulted the band into mainstream popularity.
It gives Deathcab alt music cred that Narrow Stairs, as far as I can tell, is out of print--the record where they arguably hit their stride. Good luck finding a CD in new condition.
