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MAD's ROUND 2!! # 1's have been posted!! (3 Viewers)
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Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
Avatar updated. The band is being introduced/honored by then-POTUS Jimmy Carter.
Before I get wound up, I want to make clear that going into this, I accept that getting the masses to listen to bluegrass is an uphill battle and that it's not going to be for everyone, maybe not anyone here, and I'm OK with that.
That said, there is just so much I want to unpack that it will have to happen outside of the song reveals as well.
Not sure where everyone stands regarding their knowledge of bluegrass, so I hope to at least give some context and tell a small part of its complex history.
Finally, what makes this band so dear to me is that they represent one of the most significant connections I have to my father; this is his favorite band, and we have seen them together, as well as other heavy hitters in the genre, more times than I have seen any other live act, combined. I've seen them as a kid, as a teenager, as a young adult and finally as a husband and father/peer to my father. As a result, even though this isn't my favorite band, I still have a lot say/share about them.
Before I get wound up, I want to make clear that going into this, I accept that getting the masses to listen to bluegrass is an uphill battle and that it's not going to be for everyone, maybe not anyone here, and I'm OK with that.
That said, there is just so much I want to unpack that it will have to happen outside of the song reveals as well.
Not sure where everyone stands regarding their knowledge of bluegrass, so I hope to at least give some context and tell a small part of its complex history.
Finally, what makes this band so dear to me is that they represent one of the most significant connections I have to my father; this is his favorite band, and we have seen them together, as well as other heavy hitters in the genre, more times than I have seen any other live act, combined. I've seen them as a kid, as a teenager, as a young adult and finally as a husband and father/peer to my father. As a result, even though this isn't my favorite band, I still have a lot say/share about them.
otb_lifer
Footballguy
way to belly up!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Love it. Not where I thought you were heading.
tuffnutt
Footballguy
In honor of next month's Farm Aid... my round 2 selection will be one of its cofounders... John Mellencamp. Growing up in the midwest in the 80s ol' Johnny Cougar was our guy. Not sure my writeups will do him justice, but I was able to catch him in concert this past year, and for a man in his 70s he's still got it... Get ready for some Heartland Rock!
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I suspect your top 31 Jam would look a lot different from mine, but we'll see.
will be watching this one closely, and i friggin' whiffed on not getting them, or the Modfather, in undah the wire.
Weller solo and The Style Council are still available, though the latter doesn't have a ton of top material to choose from, IMO.
I could have taken the entirety of Weller's career, but he has a boatload of solo work and I haven't really kept up with it since 2008. And, even though their lifespan was short, The Jam's material is so strong, and they were so prolific when they were active, that it's going to be hard to narrow down a top 31 from just that.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
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My playlist of “favorites” of Nina Simone has around 70 songs, and keeps increasing as I keep diving/rediscovering. Narrowing down to 31 will be more difficult for Nina Simone than Jorge Ben Jor was. I think I could do 31 of her original songs, and 31 covers (most of the covers, which she completely reinvents into her own). Will try to include a balance as her career spans multiple genres (soul, jazz, folk, gospel, blues, R&B, you name it) and experiences (some lighter, playful tunes; some more intense tunes reflective of the civil rights struggles or her personal life; and some with a mix of sounding playful but with intense lyrics). I just ordered her autobiography and will try to include some commentary based on that.
My playlist of “favorites” of Nina Simone has around 70 songs, and keeps increasing as I keep diving/rediscovering. Narrowing down to 31 will be more difficult for Nina Simone than Jorge Ben Jor was. I think I could do 31 of her original songs, and 31 covers (most of the covers, which she completely reinvents into her own). Will try to include a balance as her career spans multiple genres (soul, jazz, folk, gospel, blues, R&B, you name it) and experiences (some lighter, playful tunes; some more intense tunes reflective of the civil rights struggles or her personal life; and some with a mix of sounding playful but with intense lyrics). I just ordered her autobiography and will try to include some commentary based on that.
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otb_lifer
Footballguy
I suspect your top 31 Jam would look a lot different from mine, but we'll see.
will be watching this one closely, and i friggin' whiffed on not getting them, or the Modfather, in undah the wire.
i don't wanna play "spoiler" here, but i've made my feelings known over the years on what i consider to be overblown/rated songs of theirs ... the list ain't long by any stretch, but i cringe when i see them gushed over.
no "wrong" selections, tho ... just a coupla/few i will always pass on - more interested in whut makes the top 5, because these are some very deep cuts ripe for the pickin'
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Looking forward to this one especially. I don't know a lot of her catalog but, from what I've heard/seen, she was one of a kind.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
No one will be turned off by the vocals this time around, I’m guessing - but then again this is the FFA.
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Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
That karma kid couldn’t wait until next Christmas as soon as all the presents were open.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
He gets a lot of flack, but I’m a big fan.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Drive-By Truckers this round for me. I’m a little nervous about the issues I’m sure some will have with one of the band’s three lead vocalists and heck some may also have issues with the more country leanings of one of the other songwriters/singers - but will discuss more on that when I do my initial band introduction.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
He shouldn't. I really like a bunch of his songs.
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Those that had trouble getting past the vocal with Modest Mouse are probably going to really have issues with my choice this round. David Berman's voice in the Silver Jews and Purple Mountains wouldn't be considered standardly good, but I love it and it fits his lyrics perfectly.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I’m not sure if it was you but some one took a Purple Mountains song in a past draft that I fell in love with and couldn’t stop listening to despite some amazingly depressing lyrics. I did dive a little deeper after that and enjoyed but really looking forward to your list to get back into him.
landrys hat
Footballguy
I'm going with John Prine for round 2.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Hey, Titus started it, I just responded!!
tuffnutt
Footballguy
was considering him myself. Looking forward to your list!
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Me: No way I’m picking the chalk for number 1.
Also me: Nearly sobbing while drinking a glass of Shiraz and listening to a certain guitar solo.
Also me: Nearly sobbing while drinking a glass of Shiraz and listening to a certain guitar solo.
scorchy
Footballguy
My other favorite band along with THS. I was set to pick them this go-round but wanted to obsess a little less this time. Looking really forward to your rankings and seeing if some of my less-popular favorites make the grade.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
It’s kind of a tough task but hope it works for you.
I have two backups if you want me to save DBT for you.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I only really started listening to him after his death but for a period he was at the top of my rotation and I still listen a bunch. Looking forward to your list.
Northern Voice
Footballguy
They need to tour together again soon.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I saw them open for the Tedeschi Trucks band 4-5 years ago and thought they were pretty good.
scorchy
Footballguy
Appreciate it but we're all good. It will be fun to get your perspective.
scorchy
Footballguy
It's fascinating that there's a crew of bands that seem to run in the same circles but don't sound much alike. Craig is super open about his love for DBT in the new book and I always see a ton of Truckers' shirts at THS shows but other than their relationships with overly committed fanbases, there's not a ton in common.
Likewise, the other tees I always see are Mountain Goats, Menzingers, Gaslight Anthem (ok, they sound like THS), and Against Me! When I saw THS in London in March, we pregamed at a pub with several huge Against Me! fans. I guess the crossover is more about vibe and energy than genre.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I love me some bluegrass. That's why I've drafted Dolly's cover of Shine more than once.
Looking forward to this one.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I have nine acts I'm considering for next time, and not one of them has been mentioned. I have no idea if that's good or bad.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
To commemorate our history with your two bands, I’m wearing a medium Hold Steady t-shirt for the entirety of this exercise.
Charlie Steiner
Footballguy
Never heard that one before, I like it.
I will elaborate on this later on, but trust me when I say that this song exists directly because of what the Seldom Scene did 50 years ago.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
We did. And this time we didn't.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Just the t-shirt, I hope.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
And my Gett Off inspired assless pants.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
How you doin'??
scorchy
Footballguy
To complement the music, I fully expect the write-ups to include a ranking of the 23 positions in a one-night stand.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Update on my pick. I'm not going to do any Soundgarden so someone can still do them this draft or in the future
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Hah. Beat you. I had 17 that no one has mentioned
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
So tempted to go with the other Norwegians or the Scottish trio with female lead, but instead will go with
Tears for Fears
Tears for Fears
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Detailed analysis of how to strip a dress down like a Peter Paul’s Almond Joy.
FairWarning
Footballguy
I’ve decided from five worthy bands - going with Cheap Trick.
Ramsay Hunt Experience
Footballguy
Besides, I told you that I’m considering eschewing write-ups in favor of video commentaries from my Prince-themed powder room.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Respect.
JB Breakfast Club
Footballguy
I had Against Me!/Laura Jane Grace, Jason Isbell (solo instead of DBT), and John Prine on my short list...so now I'm down to a comedy band, an Irishman, or a favorite from my college years.
I think I will go with an underrated group from the late 80s and 90s who made a surprise comeback in 2015.
Faith No More
I think I will go with an underrated group from the late 80s and 90s who made a surprise comeback in 2015.
Faith No More
Leroy Hoard
Footballguy
If only we could get JML to change his. It still gives me nightmares.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Oh, now you ****ing tell me!
rockaction
Footballguy
This next one. . .is the first song. . . on our new album. . .might make this countdown twice.
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