Comments on: Drive By Truckers Album, Brighter Than Creation’s Dark, Steps Into the Light http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/ The latest country music news and reviews. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:51:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Peter Kohan http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51351 Peter Kohan Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:18:03 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51351 That sketch is classic. A rare SNL skit that was funny from beginning to end. That sketch is classic. A rare SNL skit that was funny from beginning to end.

]]> By: Brody Vercher http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51315 Brody Vercher Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:19:23 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51315 By the way, if you didn't get the "more cowbell" reference, <a href="http://www.metacafe.com/watch/954664/more_cowbell_from_snl/" rel="nofollow">watch this video</a>. By the way, if you didn’t get the “more cowbell” reference, watch this video.

]]> By: Matt C http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51052 Matt C Wed, 23 Jan 2008 07:41:49 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51052 Perhaps the most unfortunate thing about Campbell's possible retirement is that the guy is still a phenomenal talent. I saw him play an excellent set at the Ryman in late 2006, the only time that I've seen him live. His voice is still in great shape (albeit with a few dropped keys) and he's the consummate entertainer. It's also difficult to comprehend just what a great guitar player the guy is until you've seen him live: it's just effortless. Definitely one of the great session players in the history of American music, and how many 70 year olds are still playing the guitar behind their heads? Perhaps the most unfortunate thing about Campbell’s possible retirement is that the guy is still a phenomenal talent. I saw him play an excellent set at the Ryman in late 2006, the only time that I’ve seen him live. His voice is still in great shape (albeit with a few dropped keys) and he’s the consummate entertainer. It’s also difficult to comprehend just what a great guitar player the guy is until you’ve seen him live: it’s just effortless. Definitely one of the great session players in the history of American music, and how many 70 year olds are still playing the guitar behind their heads?

]]> By: Peter Kohan http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51020 Peter Kohan Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:18:18 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51020 Funk - I agree, but I think the serialization idea will apply especially well to certain types of artists: 1) artists who tour a lot, record their shows, and have a huge live following, 2) veteran artists with lots of catalog in the vaults - unreleased cuts, live tracks, different versions of hits, remixes, etc..., and 3) prolific singer-songwriters who record their own cuts, either their demo versions or indie recordings of songs written for other artists. I don't know how well the concept could be executed for your average pre-packaged recording star who doesn't record a ton of songs at a time consistently. Funk - I agree, but I think the serialization idea will apply especially well to certain types of artists: 1) artists who tour a lot, record their shows, and have a huge live following, 2) veteran artists with lots of catalog in the vaults - unreleased cuts, live tracks, different versions of hits, remixes, etc…, and 3) prolific singer-songwriters who record their own cuts, either their demo versions or indie recordings of songs written for other artists.

I don’t know how well the concept could be executed for your average pre-packaged recording star who doesn’t record a ton of songs at a time consistently.

]]> By: Peter http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51010 Peter Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:59:05 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51010 Blackhawk are still around? I thought they packed it in when van passed away... Blackhawk are still around? I thought they packed it in when van passed away…

]]> By: Funk http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51008 Funk Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:48:37 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51008 I think Mark Cuban is really on to something with his ideas about serializing CD releases. I can easily see millions of music fans logging on weekly to see what is new from some centralized list of releases and making it a habit to buy five (or whatever) new releases every week. For years. And maybe this isn't going to save music but Mark Cuban gets credit for a rare fresh idea. Manga version of Jack Ingram: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EpuOCZxcz0M&feature=related I think Mark Cuban is really on to something with his ideas about serializing CD releases. I can easily see millions of music fans logging on weekly to see what is new from some centralized list of releases and making it a habit to buy five (or whatever) new releases every week. For years.

And maybe this isn’t going to save music but Mark Cuban gets credit for a rare fresh idea.

Manga version of Jack Ingram: http://youtube.com/watch?v=EpuOCZxcz0M&feature=related

]]> By: Funk http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51006 Funk Tue, 22 Jan 2008 21:42:12 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-51006 <i>Bucky Covington is a clown.</i> Pithy. I am afraid of clowns. Plus, Zippos and greasepaint are not a good combination. Bucky Covington is a clown.

Pithy. I am afraid of clowns. Plus, Zippos and greasepaint are not a good combination.

]]> By: Jim Malec http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50992 Jim Malec Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:34:30 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50992 "Is it legal to drink and critique?" I certainly hope so! “Is it legal to drink and critique?”

I certainly hope so!

]]> By: Alison http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50991 Alison Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:29:36 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50991 "Now we need a connoisseur to tell us who has better wine: Miranda Lambert or Kix Brooks." That's an invitation to get your drink on if I've ever heard one. Is it legal to drink and critique? Let the adventure begin. “Now we need a connoisseur to tell us who has better wine: Miranda Lambert or Kix Brooks.” That’s an invitation to get your drink on if I’ve ever heard one. Is it legal to drink and critique? Let the adventure begin.

]]> By: Dave S http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50988 Dave S Tue, 22 Jan 2008 19:00:31 +0000 http://www.the9513.com/drive-by-truckers-album-brighter-than-creations-dark-steps-into-the-light/#comment-50988 Bucky Covington is a clown. Bucky Covington is a clown.

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