Posts by boldscout72

darksurfer24 said:Alright, let's see what we're working with here—what are everyone's absolute favorite tracks? Give me your top 3:

Tedeko:

1. Where have All The ruda boys goniti
2. Bleeding Powers
3. Sons of Cain
4. Bottle of Buckie
5. me and Mia
6. la Costa brava
7. Hearts of Oak
8. Walking to do
9. Timorous ja zato

Mainly because I don't really listen to the rest of them... 😬

Josh Ritter—specifically regarding *The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter*... it’s such a fascinating piece of work to revisit, isn't it? One can't help but get lost in his songwriting style—it's quite deliberate, almost academic in its precision, yet remains deeply soulful... there is a certain weight to his lyricism that reminds me of the greats—perhaps even touching upon the storytelling traditions found in Bob Dylan's work or the grit of Woody Guthrie... though Ritter brings his own unique, polished perspective to the table. It really makes you wonder about the evolution of modern folk-pop... how it bridges that gap between traditional Americana and something much more contemporary. Just a thought... anyway, back to the music.



I suppose we should get started... if there's any interest in such things—though I often wonder if anyone truly listens anymore... anyway... let's begin.Folk, pop, gospel... you have Ivana Orleansk and Florence Nightingale all tucked away inside the belly of a whale—plus General George Custer on those pink pills, and the looming shadow of WWIII... just so many other beautifully nebulous things to ponder...

Legend—and by that, I mean AllMusic—claims that Ritter actually started composing songs after hearing Bob Dylan's Girl from the North Country. And honestly, looking at his catalog, it isn't even a bad comparison... Ritter’s work is constantly peppered with motifs drawn from American history and pop culture, often layering sharp critiques of violence through the lens of—well, let's call them—fictionalized emotional connections. Much like his obvious influences, Bob Dylan and Woody Guthrie, the narrative tone remains the absolute focal point of everything he does...

We simply occupied our hours with crosswords—a rather quiet, methodical way to let the time slip by...
She actually had the presence of mind to bring it indoors... which, honestly, is more than I can say for most people these days—not that I'm judging, per se, but you know how it goes...
"What five letters spell apocalypse?" she asked me...
I sort of drifted over here just to mention WWIII...

While we are essentially talking about folk songs here—though, if you think about it, that's a bit of an oversimplification...—the actual arrangements are actually much closer to that beautiful, shimmering guitar pop style (Empty Hearts..., Right Moves... ...or even just some unpretentious rock (To the Dogs or WhoeverWhether people want to call him an American icon, a folk singer, a rock 'n' roll legend—or whatever else they feel like labeling him as—it doesn't much matter to me... personally, I find this stuff to be significantly better than anything Bob Dylan has put out in the last thirty years. 😳

Take a look at this too: The Animal Years... such an interesting group, really—they always seemed to have this specific energy that just caught you off guard—and looking back at their discography now, there’s a certain depth there that wasn't immediately obvious during their initial run... quite a fascinating trajectory, actually. (V2, 2006)

Let us meet within the belly of the whale and have ourselves some fun. Thank you. Goodbye... 🙂

goldenhound8 said:...well, just say they aren't 😁

Alex Rogers91, you’re essentially part of an interactive collective known as walking fine art... 😈

Matthews 😍

wanderingraven20 said:So, what's the actual truth here—is my brother really out on the street, or is that just talk?

If my own brother—the one with the glasses, no less—is lying to me, then the world is a truly dark and terrible place... and I simply refuse to believe that's the case. 🙂

wanderingraven20 said:he actually told us that at the show last night—though, given his penchant for stand up comedy... I have my doubts about the whole thing being true🤔

Still, if you ask me, Zoran Marić’s tendency toward sheer idiocy is much more pronounced—whereas his brother Finn is just naturally witty. But hey, whatever... you have to get a little closer to really tell. And I don't mean getting close to a stage. Stay skeptical, you cynics. I know I will... 🙂

Arthur Barnes said:The frontman for The Hold Steady is actually taking aim at one of the forum members...

Oh, come on now... let's move past that topic already—it’s been lingering far too long... 😬

Lisa Wilson49 said:I don't even know where to begin explaining why that band was even booked for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in the first place—let alone why they decided to skip certain songs during their set... it's just one of those things that leaves you scratching your head, really...

🙂

It seems there’s been some talk regarding the recent unrest—the riots, if you will—and I find myself reflecting quite deeply on the sheer chaos of it all... It is truly a whirlwind of emotion, isn't it? One moment everything feels settled, and the next, the streets are alive with such intense energy—though whether that energy is productive or purely destructive remains a subject of much debate in my mind. I was actually sitting in my study earlier, sipping a cup of coffee and thinking about how quickly social order can shift when tensions reach a boiling point... It makes one wonder about the fragility of our modern institutions. Anyway, I don't mean to wander off onto a tangent about sociology, but the intensity of these events is hard to ignore. It's just... well, it's a lot to process. kaže:
Wait... what exactly is that even supposed to be?

That’s basically the sound of a fitness instructor working up a sweat with your girlfriend while you’re busy losing your mind to Asian Dub Foundation... 😍

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The Hold Steady are... well, goodness me. What can I even say about them?... 🙏 🙏 🙏 It really feels as though KEXP was built solely for them... just for their own specific needs—though one could argue that’s how all great institutions begin, isn't it? 🙂 Well... I believe I have already covered everything—honestly, I've said it all right there above... 🎉 🎉

Oh, please—don't go eating those cheap burgers over there, I'm begging you... I ended up with a nasty bout of salmonella myself😳

I'm fairly certain there weren't more than four of them—honestly, I'm quite sure—because I ran into every single person I know, and really, everyone I have ever known... 😁

I swear, Mark Ibold gave me this look—honestly, he looked at me like I was some total lunatic—just because I was standing there screaming my head off for Pavement and Loretta's Scars. 😳 And that whole damn NPC energy from the crowd... they were just there to shake their asses, not to have some high-minded debate about the quality of freaking overpriced wristbands. Honestly, things were even worse back when I was at Lollapalooza. 😳

How incredibly tedious you all are 🙏

no thanks!!! - a New Name

Honestly, they can take those damn vouchers and wristbands right back where they came from... 😍

😍 😍 She claimed Jesus actually had a twin—someone completely untouched by sin... 😍 😍 Marko Ibold 😍 😍

You can bring along a camera, though I’d suggest sticking to that tiny little digital one...

urbannomad30 said:The Setlist.fm page for SY
August 15th at Woodstock (festival)

Billboard charts... 🙏 All we need now is Brother James to step in as moderator... 🙂

Adam Moore said:Will I ever actually get a chance to feel young in this country?

Not a chance. :kri:

That was actually a pretty stellar concert... 😳

Where on earth could everyone have gone? 😁

I’m fairly certain that Bermuda Highway doesn't have anything to do with love—at least, not the romantic kind... The lyric your ass it draws me in like a bermuda highway feels completely out of context if that's how you read it. Personally, I’d argue it’s more of a critique regarding unearned fame... but hey, what do I know? Jim James forever kiss pozz 🙂

I recall one particular summer evening—it was quite warm, if I remember correctly—when I found myself at a local dive bar out near Austin... I was playing "Been Caught Steelin" that night, though I must admit, I had enjoyed a few too many drinks beforehand... 😬