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Paul Simon is better than all those guys. Here he is making fun of them.
Paul Simon is better than all those guys. Here he is making fun of them.
Paul Simon is better than all those guys. Here he is making fun of them.
I bought both of the remastered versions of these albums this spring. Having given both multiple re-listens, I stand by this statement.In Utero is better than Nevermind.
Flaming hot take. This cover of Driver 8 is not good at all.. It pains me to say this because of how much I love Isbell but it absolutely sucks the drama from the song. In particular the absence of the arpeggio guitar during the transition from the chorus (the "but it's still a ways away" part) leaves this song...flaccid.With all due respect to REM, I think Jason Isbell & the 400 Units cover version of Nightswimming is better than the original.
I also really dig their version of Driver 8, but to say that one is better is a bridge too far.
Any other thoughts on Georgia Blue?Flaming hot take. This cover of Driver 8 is not good at all.. It pains me to say this because of how much I love Isbell but it absolutely sucks the drama from the song. In particular the absence of the arpeggio guitar during the transition from the chorus (the "but it's still a ways away" part) leaves this song...flaccid.
Honestly, I need to really listen to it. I gave it a brief listen at work and then got sidetracked. Good reminder. I know he can do great covers when he quiets them down, as evidenced by this cover of GBV. First the original, then the cover. Edited to add something I came across another version I saw when linking to this. Kudos to the coolest choir teacher everAny other thoughts on Georgia Blue?
Overall I like it, but not as much as really any of his albums of original stuff. I was only familiar with about half the songs prior. The different guests (including Amanda) all are good, but kind of gives the album even more of a compilation feel than a regular studio album.
The Hot Take portion isn't bestowing the best guitar solo to Richard Thompson. Jerusalem on the Jukebox does indeed shred.The three greatest guitar solos ever are all by Richard Thompson and they are all in ONE SONG!
RIP Steve Albini.In Utero is better than Nevermind.
This sucks. He was a master.RIP Steve Albini.
Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61
The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, died of a heart attackpitchfork.com
RIP Steve Albini.
Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61
The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, died of a heart attackpitchfork.com
This sucks. He was a master.
Cool. I had no idea.This is an eerie serendipity story, but this past Friday I was hanging out with my cousin in Bellingham, WA and we hit a really small record shop that's actually near his apartment. He spotted and picked up a new vinyl version of Shellac's 1998 LP called Terraform.
I had heard the band name but was not really familiar with them, but my cousin educated me that it was Steve Albini's band. I knew he was a mega producer, was not aware of him leading this band.
We spun it late that night after hitting a couple of downtown bars. Good stuff.
The Breeders paid homage to Albini tonight when they performed Metal Man. He produced their Pod album.RIP Steve Albini.
Steve Albini, Storied Producer and Icon of the Rock Underground, Dies at 61
The Shellac and Big Black frontman, who recorded classic albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, and more, died of a heart attackpitchfork.com