NoSaint Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) If you guys like Gaslight, and Alt Country, I suggest checking out Lucero (if you havent already). Great band out of Memphis. Sad, gritty, country with a good rock edge. Having been a fan of these guys for some time, I haven't been able to get into Gaslight Anthem much because every time I give GA a try I just want to put on Lucero and listen to someone do it better. Slower Song: youtube.com/watch?v=Ugj4LKRGOzw And a video I found while searching for my favorite song, of them rocking out Buffalo Tonight Aint Gonna Be Good and jw, dont be too mad at me for mentioning another band love lucero, if you like the DBT, and the alt country scene -- just go buy their cd Tennessee. Definitely their best, and i dont think you will be at all disappointed. ben nichols has a similar way of spinning simple songs that are just so vivid. his tend to lean a little more emotion based then story based, but he can tell a mean story too. i just think he excels in the other category in a special way. Edited February 12, 2011 by NoSaint
Delete This Account Posted February 12, 2011 Author Posted February 12, 2011 lucero's good, but lacks the consistency -- in my opinion -- and degenerate poetry of the DBTs. now that the kings of leon have sold out, the Truckers might be the last rock and roll band standing. i exaggerate only slightly, but it's the sad state we find ourselves in. this new album cannot -- and i mean really cannot -- disappoint. and i say this as, three threads up, there's an american idol topic that i'm sure is generating far more attention than this one. and that's both sad and funny, all in one. jw
The Poojer Posted February 12, 2011 Posted February 12, 2011 listening to the new cd right now, so far I like what i am hearing....can't wait to get through the whole thing
Astrojanitor Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 If you guys like Gaslight, and Alt Country, I suggest checking out Lucero (if you havent already). Great band out of Memphis. Sad, gritty, country with a good rock edge. Having been a fan of these guys for some time, I haven't been able to get into Gaslight Anthem much because every time I give GA a try I just want to put on Lucero and listen to someone do it better. Slower Song: youtube.com/watch?v=Ugj4LKRGOzw And a video I found while searching for my favorite song, of them rocking out Buffalo Tonight Aint Gonna Be Good and jw, dont be too mad at me for mentioning another band Huuuuge Lucero fan. Their last album absolutely slays. I always found them to have consistency issues with their albums, but that last one (for the life of me I can't remember the title...1375 Overton Park? Something like that) just nails it. Also a killer live band. The alt-country (man I hate that term---why can't bad country be called alt-country? Far as I'm concerned dreck like Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks is the alternative to country) band I listen tot he most these days is Drag the River here's them covering the Mats:
The Poojer Posted February 13, 2011 Posted February 13, 2011 Never liked the term alt country...liked it back in the 80's with bands like the bodeans, rank and file, beat rodeo, beat farmers...called them cow-punk which really didn't fit either but I like it better than alt country
Captain Caveman Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Agreed. Get yourself a copy of Southern Rock Opera next. Ronnie and Neil, Zip City, Women Without Whiskey, Dead,Drunk&Naked..heck they are all DBT classics. Don't forget Angels and Fuselage. Huuuuge Lucero fan. Their last album absolutely slays. I always found them to have consistency issues with their albums, but that last one (for the life of me I can't remember the title...1375 Overton Park? Something like that) just nails it. Also a killer live band. The alt-country (man I hate that term---why can't bad country be called alt-country? Far as I'm concerned dreck like Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks is the alternative to country) band I listen tot he most these days is Drag the River here's them covering the Mats: youtube.com/watch?v=RGs3d4oHnHE Chad Price (Drag the River singer) has an amazing voice. If you like it, check out some of his work with the band "All" (which is completely different - basically metal.) Start with "Pummel".
birdog1960 Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 way ahead of you NoSaint, but appreciate the heads up. i've already downloaded their free single a couple of months ago, and am hitting the record theatre here in town on Tuesday. i've also kept an eye on their tour dates, but nothing excites me just yet. they're either playing too far away or at venues that are too big. for the first time i see them, i'd prefer a smaller club as opposed to a stadium and opening for tom petty and that ilk. i am keeping an eye on that show they just announced in backwoods ontario, though the date's a little too far in advance for me to commit, given that i have a very uncertain schedule. my wife and i are hitting the Loretta Lynn show up at the Riviera Theater in North Tonawanda in a few weeks. can't wait for that. jw saw them at bristol rhythm and roots this year and really liked them. lots of bands doing similar stuff there every year - brrr. you might want to check it out. i noticed the avett bros (were at brrr a few years back) and mumford and sons on the grammys last night and ray lamontagne actually won one and was nominated in a mainstream category. this genre is becoming deservedly more popular all the time. there's some great talent out there.
Chef Jim Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az0T8evwAI8
Astrojanitor Posted February 14, 2011 Posted February 14, 2011 Don't forget Angels and Fuselage. Chad Price (Drag the River singer) has an amazing voice. If you like it, check out some of his work with the band "All" (which is completely different - basically metal.) Start with "Pummel". I was a big ALL fan back in the day--especially the Pummel album. Haven't listened to them in well over a decade though. My burning obsession with Drag may make me revisit them one of these days.
Delete This Account Posted March 8, 2011 Author Posted March 8, 2011 (edited) drop everything and head out and buy or steal or do what you have to do to get the newest Drive-By Truckers release, Go-Go Boots. finally got a chance to give this sucker a spin and, upon first listen, this just be their most mature, while they touch upon many of their familiar themes, losers, degenerates behind a soundtrack painted on a yearning backdrop. "I Do Believe" jumps off the disk, while "The Fireplace Poker," is haunting and angst-infused, and "Ray's Automatic Weapon" just knocked my socks off in its sparse, blunt and lonely indignity. and then there's the poetic screed against, what i believe is a former manager, titled "A*%holes," which is as a refinely delivered screw you as ever penned -- right up there with "Yer so Vain" -- and whomever this song has been written about truly knows it is about them. "Cartoon Gold" also stood out for its sly innocence. again, music is not dead, you just have to poke and peck for it. jw Edited March 8, 2011 by john wawrow
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 stole it a couple weeks ago...really enjoy the cd...have listened to it several times drop everything and head out and buy or steal or do what you have to do to get the newest Drive-By Truckers release, Go-Go Boots. finally got a chance to give this sucker a spin and, upon first listen, this just be their most mature, while they touch upon many of their familiar themes, losers, degenerates behind a soundtrack painted on a yearning backdrop. "I Do Believe" jumps off the disk, while "The Fireplace Poker," is haunting and angst-infused, and "Ray's Automatic Weapon" just knocked my socks off in its sparse, blunt and lonely indignity. and then there's the poetic screed against, what i believe is a former manager, titled "A*%holes," which is as a refinely delivered screw you as ever penned -- right up there with "Yer so Vain" -- and whomever this song has been written about truly knows it is about them. "Cartoon Gold" also stood out for its sly innocence. again, music is not dead, you just have to poke and peck for it. jw
Delete This Account Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 for those who missed it, DBT's were on Conan last night, performing "Everybody Needs Love," off their new album. it's a remake of an Eddie Hinton song, one of two included on Go-Go Boots. DBTs on Conan jw
DPR4444 Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 love lucero, if you like the DBT, and the alt country scene -- just go buy their cd Tennessee. Definitely their best, and i dont think you will be at all disappointed. ben nichols has a similar way of spinning simple songs that are just so vivid. his tend to lean a little more emotion based then story based, but he can tell a mean story too. i just think he excels in the other category in a special way. i prefer That Much Further West. Lucero play Buffalo fairly regularly (usually Mohawk Place)
Buftex Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 (edited) I have been really digging this band, Those Darlins as of late...along the alt-country lines (or whatever you want to call it...)from the same scene as Deertick, etc... Picked up tickets to see them at the end of April. Good, fun stuff...kinda remind me a bit of the Runaways, if the Runaways had been better! Their new album isn't out yet, but will be at the end of March...it is a little more refined sounding than the debut... Edited March 9, 2011 by Buftex
Captain Caveman Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 Used to be a cop is pretty great as well. JW - did you pick up SRO yet?
Delete This Account Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 Used to be a cop is pretty great as well. JW - did you pick up SRO yet? SRO ... sorry, i might be missing something here, Captain. are you referring to tickets to upcoming Buffalo show? ... they're not on sale until Friday. jw
BarkLessWagMore Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 SRO ... sorry, i might be missing something here, Captain. are you referring to tickets to upcoming Buffalo show? ... they're not on sale until Friday. jw Think he means Southern Rock Opera
Delete This Account Posted March 9, 2011 Author Posted March 9, 2011 Think he means Southern Rock Opera makes sense. i've got Southern Rock Opera ... all i'm missing is Gangstabilly, and the guys' solo stuff. SRO was a difficult album to get through in some ways, because they let their hard southern rock influence out and have bleed on their collective sleeves. so there was a lot there to wade through, never mind a double-album. that said, i think it was an important statement for them to make in regards to their roots and what they stood for. it put a lot into perspective. and there are some great songs on there: "Dead Drunk and Naked," "Zip City," "Let There Be Rock," "Shut Up And Get On The Plane," and "The Three Great Alabama Icons." it's too early to judge Go-Go Boots, just yet. but i will say that my favorites remain, in no particular order, "Pizza Deliverance," "Blessing and A Curse," and "Brighter Than Creation's Dark." i find these to be their most complete. and once i get through Go-Go Boots, i'll order Gansta and start my search for the solo stuff, including Izbell's. it's better to take this in portions, rather than to gorge, i find. jw
The Poojer Posted March 9, 2011 Posted March 9, 2011 if you are a deer tick fan, keep your eye out for Middle Brother...members of Deer Tick, Dawes and Delta Spirit. They are in Philly tonight, but i couldn't get out to see them... I have been really digging this band, Those Darlins as of late...along the alt-country lines (or whatever you want to call it...)from the same scene as Deertick, etc... youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_V2kMfb_4 Picked up tickets to see them at the end of April. Good, fun stuff...kinda remind me a bit of the Runaways, if the Runaways had been better! Their new album isn't out yet, but will be at the end of March...it is a little more refined sounding than the debut...
Buftex Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 if you are a deer tick fan, keep your eye out for Middle Brother...members of Deer Tick, Dawes and Delta Spirit. They are in Philly tonight, but i couldn't get out to see them... I think they will be here for SXSW next week...I will keep my eyes peeled....
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