Comments on: Rare Bob Wills Hotel Recording Discovered

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 13:19:45 +0000

…or, I just don’t agree with how bad those album’s asses are….

I know we all like to debate music and disagreeing can be fun most of the time, but lets stop short of assuming that others haven’t heard something simply cuz one doesnt agree with your opinion, shall we? I only diss the stuff I have actually listened to, as I wouldnt be able to comment otherwise.

By: Chris N.

Chris N. — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 06:02:09 +0000

If you don’t think early Chicago is badass, you haven’t heard early Chicago. ‘Chicago 17′ is so awful precisely because it’s a rejection of everything early Chicago was about.

By: Peter Kohan

Peter Kohan — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 20:05:42 +0000

I’m not saying Mayer has no talent. He’s a heck of a guitar player and musician. I just don’t find him a compelling vocalist or songwriter at all. But people like who they like. I have plenty of artists and songs I like people would find horrible or strange or cheesy.

By: Matt B.

Matt B. — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:48:46 +0000

Peter, I like all the artists you mentioned but haven’t been too excited to get either DMB or Jack Johnson’s newest material. They are literally re-recording themselves at this point.

As for Mayer, he’s way more interesting than most ‘pop singers’ are.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:26:01 +0000

Thanks, Lynn. I appreciate the support. And I just saw five grammar mistakes in my post.
I hereby resolve to always hit preview, and read what I wrote! I need more sleep!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:23:06 +0000

sorry…i meant “soul provider” era Michael Bolton…I guess I am glad that I wasnt too well versed in his back catalog…

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 14:22:04 +0000

I dig Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews (not John Mayer so much). While I am not angry in a “phil’s phriends” kind of way, I feel that the above “early chicago” lovers are the ones that are content with sheer boredom in the musical choices. I know, it’s all relative, but it is kind of funny that someone defending anything that Chicago has produced has the nerve to call others out for choosing “boring” music. I mean, Chis N. even called some of their stuff “badass”. That’s like calling “soul-survivor” era Michael Bolton Heavy Metal just cuz he had long hair….

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:43:19 +0000

(I know this is a country blog, but…) Peter, I’m with you on Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews. I’m a CA beach girl, but I still yawned my way through a Jack Johnson concert. However, I got dragged to a John Mayer concert by a friend. I was not a fan at the time. If I heard “My Body is a Wonderland” one more time I was going to scream. However, he is awesome in concert. I didn’t know much of his music and I was enthralled. He is truly amazingly talented on the guitar and puts on a fantastic show. Ignore his CDs if you want, but I suggest catching him in concert.

Also, thanks for your comment Cindy! I’m with you.

By: Peter Kohan

Peter Kohan — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 03:26:27 +0000

Matt - Because I find John Mayer interminably boooooring. In between him and Jack Johnson and Dave Matthews I just don’t know why people insist on being bored by their music.

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 02:14:27 +0000

Hey Charlie Mack-
Good on you for your comments on the music. I agree with you. But
do you really need to refer to derogatory terms of sexuality when discussing things?
I come to this blog for intelligent conversation-and to learn about music I want to know about (I live in the Northeast-their idea of country here is rather narrow, limited to a clear channel station.) I like what you say musically, but some of your comments still make me wince. As a rock refugee, I’m sensitive to the stereotypes that country fans get stuck with. I often get stuck with. I am often saying “Yeah, is country, but have an open mind..”

How does everyone else feel?