Listening to Drew Gibson’s new album, Letterbox, I thought, “This sounds nothing like Lyle Lovett’s new disc.” Why in the hell I thought that I have no idea. But I did. Then I thought, “Gibson’s disc sounds just as much like Lovett’s new disc as I sound like Lucinda Williams.” And folks, just for the […]
Who Shook You All Night Long?
There will always be great debates in rock and roll. What was the first rock and roll song? Who was responsible for the Beatles break-up? What do the lyrics of “Louie Louie” really mean? Who was the better vocalist for AC/DC, Bon Scott or Brian Johnson? Associate Professor Robert Oxoby of the University of Calgary […]
Neil Young + More, Album Previews
Neil Young, ‘Chrome Dreams II’ (Partial CD) [MySpace.com] One listen to ‘Spirit Road’ a track off of Neil Young‘s new album Chrome Dreams II and you will be reminded why he’s one of the greatest rockers of all time. Its rockin’. Its soulful. It reminds us that we’re all human and a part of our […]
Mayer’s Playlist for September 2007, A Video Companion
Lots of great videos this month including a bunch of two-fers that showcase artists in traditional videos as well as performing live. We’ve got pairs from Jeremy Fisher, Mike Viola (Candy Butchers), Rilo Kiley and Watershed, plus single shots from Emerson Hart, the Office, Mark Knopfler, The Go! Team, Admiral Freebee, and Gomez. And be […]
Reader’s Pick: Bruce Springsteen, “Magic”
With 26% of the votes, you chose the Bruce Springsteen‘s Magic as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Bruce Springsteen videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Reader’s Pick: Steve Earle, “Washington Square Serenade”
With 45% of the votes, you chose the Steve Earle‘s Washington Square Serenade as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Steve Earle videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
Reader’s Pick: Mark Knopfler, “Kill to Get Crimson”
With 44% of the votes, you chose the Mark Knopfler‘s Kill to Get Crimson as your favorite new album in a recent Twangville poll. Help us celebrate by enjoying these Mark Knopfler videos. Don’t forget to vote in this week’s poll!
And the REM Contest Winner Is…
The new REM live cd/dvd, aptly titled REM Live hit the streets this past Tuesday but one person doesn’t need to buy it. The winner of the Twangville REM contest is Chris McDonald of St. Catharines, ON, Canada. The word on Main Street in Twangville is that the band is planning to release a new […]
Best of Summer 2007, a Video Companion
Mayer teed this idea up and its now one of my favorite Twangville features. Here’s some videos of songs included in my Best of Summer 2007 Playlist. I’m tellin’ ya, this is better than MTV. Seriously, sit back and watch Jason Isbell set the stage on fire with his made for moonshine vocals and guitar […]
Best of Summer 2007, a Playlist
It sure was a hot summer. One that didn’t bring much rain or relief in my area. The good news is that some great music was born this summer. The best of which came from artists like Jason Isbell, Grace Potter, Peter Case and Ryan Adams in my opinion. But that shouldn’t downplay artists like […]