Only one store here in Eugene had it, and only one copy, but I got it! "More Of You" is really, really wonderful. Great energy, and the addition of horns to its relatively simple structure really makes for a dynamic song. "Slight Figure Of Speech," well, it's different. I've not made up mind on it yet, but it's kind of got a weird sixties vibe to it. I mean 60s like Herman's Hermits or the Monkees, pop bands. It'll take some more spins to render a final verdict on this, but let's say 4 out of 5 stars for now, with the potential for growth as I listen to "SFOS" more.
Just looking over the setlist, to make sure my memory was working. This was an OK show, nowhere near the intensity of the Crystal shows last year or the Zoo show two years ago. Too much new stuff,...
@ pcgil & Max: Hey, just because I listen to a variety of music, some of it much less traditionally melodic than the Avetts, doesn't mean you need to bust my chops about it. I am not amped about...
@Max:
You don't know Sunn O)))? They're pretty dope, the only reason I'm getting rid of that one is because I have it on vinyl. It's a really good record, Attilla Csahar does guest vocals (think...
The new 7"
Only one store here in Eugene had it, and only one copy, but I got it! "More Of You" is really, really wonderful. Great energy, and the addition of horns to its relatively simple structure really makes for a dynamic song. "Slight Figure Of Speech," well, it's different. I've not made up mind on it yet, but it's kind of got a weird sixties vibe to it. I mean 60s like Herman's Hermits or the Monkees, pop bands. It'll take some more spins to render a final verdict on this, but let's say 4 out of 5 stars for now, with the potential for growth as I listen to "SFOS" more.