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.
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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.
Man, 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?
I 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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