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by turpentim
Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Jay Farrar flipped me off - the real story.
Replies: 241
Views: 97583

Maybe, rather than Jay having a "shit day," he rightly took issue with you throwing the word "gay" around. I know I would have. It probably had very little to do with the fact that you mentioned Tweedy. Just that you have the lack of tact and social consciousness to toss around offensive language......
by turpentim
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Big Sur
Replies: 12
Views: 6059

At the Chattanooga show last Saturday, Jay mumbled something about his music for the Kerouac documentary, saying that it "appeared that it was going to be a full record." I can only assume that this means he's written a full batch of tunes for the project rather than just a few. It sure would be nic...
by turpentim
Tue Feb 17, 2009 1:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Four new song titles..Comment if you've heard 'em
Replies: 24
Views: 9678

On second thought, I guess it could be "Love is a *fall* (instead of "fog") and you stumble every step you make" in 'Dust of Daylight.'

Any thoughts?

Tim in the ATL
by turpentim
Tue Feb 17, 2009 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Four new song titles..Comment if you've heard 'em
Replies: 24
Views: 9678

Dust of Daylight repeats "fourth of July" and I can't wait to hear the official version. I heard the other 3, but too muddy in my ears to get a feel. Actually, it is "Dynamite" that repeats "Fourth of July." The main line of the chorus is "This love is like celebrating the Fourth of July with dynam...
by turpentim
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Calling Birmingham experts
Replies: 3
Views: 2561

Calling Birmingham experts

Hello folks, I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent hotel (not pricey by any means but not a roach motel either) nearby the WorkPlay Theater in Birmingham... A group of friends and I are headed up for the Ben Kweller show on March 6 and are looking for a place to crash, preferably within...
by turpentim
Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ben Kweller -- Album of this young year, hands down
Replies: 18
Views: 9048

Yeah, you just need to dig into his back catalogue. Ben has long had a pop sensibility about him. His last record, self-titled, is full of fantastic writing with much more of a Jayhawks-style instrumentation and production style. This is his first country outing. As a 16-year-old, he was in a band c...
by turpentim
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ben Kweller -- Album of this young year, hands down
Replies: 18
Views: 9048

I agree. I like *all* of Ben's stuff. But this is the first record that has really put a spotlight on his music's country undertones and his Texas roots.

Well worth the attention of Son Volt/alt-country fans...

Tim in the ATL
by turpentim
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ben Kweller -- Album of this young year, hands down
Replies: 18
Views: 9048

Ben Kweller -- Album of this young year, hands down

For those of you who ache for a little Gram Parsons-style country rock (and who the hell here doesn't?), you need to pick up Ben Kweller's new disc "Changing Horses." It is full of beautiful melodies, wailing pedal steels, and excellent writing -- all in the vain of Gram. If you'd like a listen, che...
by turpentim
Sat Jan 31, 2009 12:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I saw Tweedy last night and you didn't...
Replies: 7
Views: 4181

Does anyone have a recording of Jeff's version of "Fake Plastic Trees"? What a great song... I'd love to hear his take on it.

Tim in the ATL
by turpentim
Mon Jan 26, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saddest song you have ever heard? Jay names his...
Replies: 46
Views: 24383

Here are the lyrics to James McMurtry's "Ruby & Carlos" for those who haven't heard it. If you haven't heard it and are a sucker for Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and the like, I strongly recommend you seek it out... James McMurtry -- Ruby & Carlos Ruby said "You're gettin' us in a world of hurt. Dow...
by turpentim
Mon Jan 26, 2009 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saddest song you have ever heard? Jay names his...
Replies: 46
Views: 24383

Yes, yes... Very good call. Damien Jurado's "Medication" will rip your heart out.

Tim in the ATL
by turpentim
Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Saddest song you have ever heard? Jay names his...
Replies: 46
Views: 24383

Hands down... "Ruby & Carlos" by James McMurtry. Has anyone else heard this unbelievable, heart-wrenching song? One of my all-time favorites.

Tim in the ATL

I always thought that old "If I die before I wake, feed Jake" song was pretty damn sad too.
by turpentim
Sat Dec 27, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Son Volt rocked Iggy Pop's "I Got A Right" on the
Replies: 5
Views: 3728

Yeah, I remember Son Volt playing this one couched between two halves of "Chickamauga." It's actually one of the more "rock star" moments for Jay in my memory -- playing "Chick," breaking into the Iggy tune, going to encore, and then dramatically coming back onto stage only to break back into "Chick...
by turpentim
Mon Dec 22, 2008 4:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2009 Tour
Replies: 30
Views: 12576

Got my Athens tickets today. Now here's to hoping for an Atlanta date the next night. Double header, anyone?

I'd love to see them play the Earl, the Loft, or Smith's Olde Bar. Something smaller and more intimate than the normal Variety Playhouse/Tabernacle sort of gig...

Tim in ATL
by turpentim
Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: essential reading for alt country scholars!
Replies: 13
Views: 9460

Thanks for mentioning this. You should all DEFINITELY check this text out. The inclusion of Aaron Smithers' article "Old Time Punk" is a wonderful addition to this book. Aaron is a fantastic scholar and friend who I have had the joy of working alongside in the Curriculum in Folklore at the Universit...