Vinyl Me Please Country

wmeugene said:
I don't necessarily think there's a whole lot of filler here, it's just a layer of production that dates it horribly. And it wouldn't make it in my regular listening rotation. There's a craftsmanship to the songs and singing that's admirable and I get why it was picked. It's just a relic of it's era.
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You make a valid point, but idon'tlikething.jpg. ;)
 
Ghost said:
I know this was an essentials but damn, so funny how time helps your tastes develop. Hated the Townes Van Zandt pick years ago cause I disliked country but I can’t stop listening to it recently. Was very excited to grab it for $17 in the sale yesterday, Country aint so bad.
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Seems like you already enjoy Jazz a great deal and now you’re digging Country. You realize what the next style of music that you’ll be “aging” into right?…

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TenderLovingKiller® said:
Seems like you already enjoy Jazz a great deal and now you’re digging Country. You realize what the next style of music that you’ll be “aging” into right?…

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Just kidding. I’m very okay with becoming a Dead Head, but somebody stop me when the next step is Steely Dan.

Just kidding again, maybe.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
Seems like you already enjoy Jazz a great deal and now you’re digging Country. You realize what the next style of music that you’ll be “aging” into right?…

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Ghost said:



Just kidding. I’m very okay with becoming a Dead Head, but somebody stop me when the next step is Steely Dan.

Just kidding again, maybe.
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For me, it was Jonathan Richman.

Do you know how weird people look at me when I say things like "I only own about 8 Jonathan Richman albums"? They are either disappointed (my people), or confused how only = eight (gtfo).
 
I'm excited for the Reba pick. I agree that the production is a bit dated but it's a great album that deserves a repress. To me, this and Merle are the two most country picks. I feel like the rest of them are very much mainstream artists so far.
 
Twentytwo said:
You just have to be a real big fan of country to like this pick. I love it personally, but country is probably my favorite genre.
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I'd agree with that assessment. I really like certain types of country (Outlaw, etc.) but I don't pretend like everything is in my wheelhouse and this is certainly one of those picks. I think it's an okay pick, particularly of this era. But I would advise everyone to listen to it first. It's not the no risk disc that I think the other two picks of this quarter are.
 
MadLucas said:
For me, it was Jonathan Richman.

Do you know how weird people look at me when I say things like "I only own about 8 Jonathan Richman albums"? They are either disappointed (my people), or confused how only = eight (gtfo).
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How many Richman records do you need to qualify as a weirdo? Also do Modern Lovers records also qualify? I am up to 2 solos after RSD, I will eventually add Modern Lovers debut but I am still holding out hope of either finding a good copy of the 1986 reissue with the bonus tracks at a reasonable price or it’s eventually reissued.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
How many Richman records do you need to qualify as a weirdo? Also do Modern Lovers records also qualify? I am up to 2 solos after RSD, I will eventually add Modern Lovers debut but I am still holding out hope of either finding a good copy of the 1986 reissue with the bonus tracks at a reasonable price or it’s eventually reissued.
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I am only at 3 with those two recent reissues and that '86. Just missed bidding on Modern Lovers 88 although they have been a little too pricey for me. Hope Craft reissues that one next if that's possible. Or maybe Rockin' and Romance.
 
TenderLovingKiller® said:
How many Richman records do you need to qualify as a weirdo? Also do Modern Lovers records also qualify? I am up to 2 solos after RSD, I will eventually add Modern Lovers debut but I am still holding out hope of either finding a good copy of the 1986 reissue with the bonus tracks at a reasonable price or it’s eventually reissued.
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Modern Lovers DEFINITELY qualifies for Jonathan Richman.
Especially if you take into consideration the albums that were "Modern Lovers" albums without them being the original band. Live? Rock N Roll with the Modern Lovers? Totally Modern Lovers in name only for me.

And I am with @dhodo that Modern Lovers 88 and Rockin' and Romance should be slated next, they are fabulous.
 
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