Both are extremely cathartic songs, for different reasons. I love listening to the album cut of Ransom Man, driving on a lonely highway at night. The emotion behind it is overpowering. It engulfs you.
Ive been listening to a lot of other stuff, but I guess I’ve made it my mission to champion these guys.
Oh,a nd how awesome has ACL been lately? Band of Horses (great), The National (snoozer), Monsters of Folk (excellent) Black Keys (yep), Sonic Youth (kinda disappointing)… The lineups have been awesome.
hehehe I dont hate them Cmack. I just think they’re boring cause of the lead singer. He’s a lounge act. If they had a dynamic frontman, they might be okay. I like some of the music, but it comes off alwfully sleepy, and that’s coming from a guy who actually listens to Morning Benders…
I think it’s a valid criticism, it took me a while to get used to it but I’ve been thoroughly addicted for a few years now after not being very interested for a while, his voice is a big hurdle. Then again, I like The Walkmen as well, so maybe I just like boring music?
[quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:108, topic:24025”]That guy from the Walkmen is trying to be Dylan so bad…
They’re okay too, but their best song is a cover, and their fans will shoot me for saying that, but it’s true.[/quote]
Which one? I think Angela Surf City is probably their best song
[quote=“CMack124, post:106, topic:24025”][quote=“Powerbait, post:104, topic:24025”]NA is right, The National is boring. Restorations on the other hand, pretty solid.
Second coming of hum, but mixed with folky influences.[/quote]
Boring, but in the most awesome way possible.
Hum was good.[/quote]
Check out restorations then. They are awesome.
[quote=“CMack124, post:109, topic:24025”][quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:108, topic:24025”]That guy from the Walkmen is trying to be Dylan so bad…
They’re okay too, but their best song is a cover, and their fans will shoot me for saying that, but it’s true.[/quote]
Which one? I think Angela Surf City is probably their best song[/quote]
Vivian - Matt Vazquez lost his grandpa and his grandma while he was out on tour. He wrote this one for them. Singing as his gramps… Has a definite Tom Waits vibe to it too. The banjo version is quite a departure from the album cut but I like it.
I’ve been listening to a lot of Edward Share, mainly because my kids demand it almost non stop. There is a really cool cover on youtube of some toddler and her dad covering home. Kinda gets to me a bit.
Also listening to a band called Black Mountain. They are getting a lot of Zeppelin comparisons, and you can hear the influence but its still kinda unfair imo. Good stuff regardless
I know it’s not in the true spirit of this thread but as cooky as Steven Tyler has gotten by being on American Idol, I had to be reminded that the dude is really talented. Wish Aerosmith could have continued with their 70s and 80s formula.
[quote=“CharSFNiners, post:115, topic:24025”]Edward Sharpe is pretty good hadn’t heard that song in awhile, good one. Had to go look it up and listen to it again.
[quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:117, topic:24025”][quote=“CharSFNiners, post:115, topic:24025”]Edward Sharpe is pretty good hadn’t heard that song in awhile, good one. Had to go look it up and listen to it again.
I mainly listen to what NA tells me to.[/quote]
who hacked SF’s account? WHO?![/quote]
For the first line or the second? The first one was honest, the second was loaded with sarcasm.
Everytime you think you're walking you're just moving the ground
Everytime you think you're talking youre just moving your mouth
Everytime you think you're looking youre just looking down
[quote=“CharSFNiners, post:118, topic:24025”][quote=“NinerAdvocate, post:117, topic:24025”][quote=“CharSFNiners, post:115, topic:24025”]Edward Sharpe is pretty good hadn’t heard that song in awhile, good one. Had to go look it up and listen to it again.
I mainly listen to what NA tells me to.[/quote]
who hacked SF’s account? WHO?![/quote]
For the first line or the second? The first one was honest, the second was loaded with sarcasm.[/quote]
I’m just happy to hear that you genuinely like Edward Sharpe & TMZ. I love that song, especially the Letterman peformance. That’s not a one hit album either. 40 Day Dream kicks butt, and Jade can sing her ass off.
