Greetings friends.
Studiodave back in effect. So much to say so little time. Here's some observations:
"The Newsroom" - Favorite New TV Show. A Canadian show with 3 years under its belt. Picture "The Office"" meets "Curb Your Enthusiasm" with a critical edge of news and politics. Atlanta's PBS shows it in reruns on Friday nights so check your local listings. If you can't find it, rent or buy it. I will refund the costs 120% if you don't love it.
"Taking the Long Way" - Dixie Chicks. I'm sure this album is not as good as I think - but it is amazing. The Rick Rubin produced work has a little bit of everything. I had heard it spun that it was more of an Eagles sound, but I don't hear it. What I do hear is a damn gutsy album where people say what they believe, stand up for it, and tell you they'd do it again. Kind of a "Bring it on" statement with some actually backbone. I proudly bought the album and enjoyed the sneer of the gum smacking soccer mom behind me.
The Atlanta Braves - This is as painful as it gets. I have nothing else to say.
You won't take much flak from me, as I am not a fan. But I do think it's important to note that they made their "stand", consisting of a single sentence, against Bush when his approval ratings were very high. The response to their mild protest was pretty scary, in my opinion. I can't imagine why they'd want to make an album for people who want them beheaded.
ReplyDeleteMan, do I hate defending bands I don't like, so I'll stop there. Please don't construe this as an endorsement of their non-manly music.
And don't get me started on Rick Rubin. Where's the keyboards?
Very true about the England thing. I must admit that I haven't followed their trials and tribulations too closely (did I mention how much I dislike their stuff?); I don't know why they would criticize bush in England first. Maybe it was timing? Like, they were touring Europe during the months when Iraq was heating up?
ReplyDeleteI could probably look it up, but then I'd be learning more about a group I don't like.
I'm not saying they weren't pandering to their british audience, but my experience is that most acts pander to their live audiences. I know I flipped out when Yes mentioned Raleigh. All the singer said is "How are you Raleigh," but I thought it was so cool. John Anderson actually said the name "Raleigh"!!!
By the way: Studio, are you serious? Atlanta has a PBS? La dee da. What's next, a public library?
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