Comments for The Lonesome Road Review http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com Bluegrass, Country, Americana, Blues, Rock and anything else that sounds good Fri, 25 Jul 2008 03:30:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU Comment on “The Band of Heathens” by The Band of Heathens by JerryJeff51 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2008/06/24/the-band-of-heathens-by-the-band-of-heathens/#comment-498 JerryJeff51 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:10:48 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/?p=90#comment-498 Tim, I know all music taste is in the eye of the beholder and "opinion." For example, I hate RAP. So, here is my opinion of your opinion. IMO, you are doing a great disservice to this incredible album and band with your downgrade to 3 stars, it seems, because of ONE song you seem to think is not "great" -- even though that same Heart on My Sleeve (which is tongue-in-cheek and not "serious", btw) is now #25 as a single on the Texas Radio Chart. The purposely corny refrain from that song is NOT AT ALL what "we're left mostly with"(??). What about Jackson Station, Second Line, Don't Call on Me? I mean, you really like 40 Days, This I Know, and 9 Steps Down and seem to ignore these others (which are also "exceptionsl standouts") to concentrate on your small problem with Heart on My Sleeve??... You really need to listen again (without the "smoke" and "buzz" this time). This album is a GREAT fresh sound that is not a boring with songs that are all different. This is unlike so many "one star lead singer" with backup band/vocals and songs that all sound the same except for maybe the one hit that might be on each of those type albums. IMO, you need to listen to their first two albums (and DVD) also... they are recorded "live" at Momo's and at Antone's. These guys are ultra-talented musicians who do not bore the listening audience. Go to a live show, and you will eat your words. Oh well, I guess this album's meteoric rise to #5 on the Americana Charts this week means nothing either. Cheers, JerryJeff51 Tim,

I know all music taste is in the eye of the beholder and “opinion.” For example, I hate RAP. So, here is my opinion of your opinion.

IMO, you are doing a great disservice to this incredible album and band with your downgrade to 3 stars, it seems, because of ONE song you seem to think is not “great” — even though that same Heart on My Sleeve (which is tongue-in-cheek and not “serious”, btw) is now #25 as a single on the Texas Radio Chart. The purposely corny refrain from that song is NOT AT ALL what “we’re left mostly with”(??).

What about Jackson Station, Second Line, Don’t Call on Me? I mean, you really like 40 Days, This I Know, and 9 Steps Down and seem to ignore these others (which are also “exceptionsl standouts” ;) to concentrate on your small problem with Heart on My Sleeve??… You really need to listen again (without the “smoke” and “buzz” this time).

This album is a GREAT fresh sound that is not a boring with songs that are all different. This is unlike so many “one star lead singer” with backup band/vocals and songs that all sound the same except for maybe the one hit that might be on each of those type albums.

IMO, you need to listen to their first two albums (and DVD) also… they are recorded “live” at Momo’s and at Antone’s. These guys are ultra-talented musicians who do not bore the listening audience. Go to a live show, and you will eat your words.

Oh well, I guess this album’s meteoric rise to #5 on the Americana Charts this week means nothing either.

Cheers,
JerryJeff51

]]> Comment on Writer biographies by Eric Brace http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/about/#comment-486 Eric Brace Mon, 09 Jun 2008 06:32:41 +0000 #comment-486 hey all... thanks for posting the review of my band's latest, "Last Good Kiss" by Last Train Home. really appreciate the attention and (of course) the high praise. Nice to be found worthy! thanks maria.... Eric mail@lasttrainhome.com (send me a note and i'll mail you some more of my stuff... and from my label, Red Beet Records... new CDs by Peter Cooper and Fayssoux that i've released are spectacular!) hey all…
thanks for posting the review of my band’s latest, “Last Good Kiss” by Last Train Home. really appreciate the attention and (of course) the high praise. Nice to be found worthy!
thanks maria….
Eric
mail@lasttrainhome.com
(send me a note and i’ll mail you some more of my stuff… and from my label, Red Beet Records… new CDs by Peter Cooper and Fayssoux that i’ve released are spectacular!)

]]> Comment on Writer biographies by Jerry Williamson http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/about/#comment-470 Jerry Williamson Tue, 27 May 2008 17:04:42 +0000 #comment-470 I just finished reading the review of Carolina Roads lasted release by Maria Morgan Davis. I really appreciate the very complimentary comments about the two songs, Can't You Hear The Mountains Calling and Which Way To Go. I would like to send you a CD with more of my orginal material, not for review but just for you to hear. Of course, any comments would certainly be appreciated. Thanks again. If you would send me a mailing address, I will a CD out to you.....................................Jerry Williamson I just finished reading the review of Carolina Roads lasted release by Maria Morgan Davis. I really appreciate the very complimentary comments about the two songs, Can’t You Hear The Mountains Calling and Which Way To Go. I would like to send you a CD with more of my orginal material, not for review but just for you to hear. Of course, any comments would certainly be appreciated. Thanks again.
If you would send me a mailing address, I will a CD out to you……………………………….Jerry Williamson

]]> Comment on “Through the Window of a Train” by Blue Highway by Tyler http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2008/03/10/through-the-window-of-a-train-by-blue-highway/#comment-438 Tyler Tue, 13 May 2008 18:09:35 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/?p=60#comment-438 Hey, guys, it's Tyler from Rounder Records. May is officially Bluegrass Month, and we're celebrating by putting all of our bluegrass releases on sale! We also have a $100 give-away! So head on over to www.rounder.com to enter to win and find new titles by Dan Tyminski, The Grascals, Blue Highway, and Dailey & Vincent, all on sale now! Hey, guys, it’s Tyler from Rounder Records. May is officially Bluegrass Month, and we’re celebrating by putting all of our bluegrass releases on sale! We also have a $100 give-away! So head on over to http://www.rounder.com to enter to win and find new titles by Dan Tyminski, The Grascals, Blue Highway, and Dailey & Vincent, all on sale now!

]]> Comment on “The Best of the Johnny Cash TV Show” by Johnny Cash and friends by Jan Derrer http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/the-best-of-the-johnny-cash-tv-show-by-johnny-cash-and-friends/#comment-358 Jan Derrer Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:16:07 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2008/01/06/the-best-of-the-johnny-cash-tv-show-by-johnny-cash-and-friends/#comment-358 Johnny Cash's charisma is unbelievable, his religiousness seems real and not hypocritical at all. One very moving moment and a wonderful proof of love is June Carter's song "A Good Man", which she sings for Johnny. Another thing that amazes me is, that all music was live. There's no playback and the show had a great orchestra. Johnny Cash’s charisma is unbelievable, his religiousness seems real and not hypocritical at all. One very moving moment and a wonderful proof of love is June Carter’s song “A Good Man”, which she sings for Johnny.

Another thing that amazes me is, that all music was live. There’s no playback and the show had a great orchestra.

]]> Comment on “I Declare” by Heidi Clare by brent hughes http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/04/22/i-declare-by-heidi-clare/#comment-269 brent hughes Thu, 29 Nov 2007 06:40:42 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/04/22/i-declare-by-heidi-clare/#comment-269 Where can I find out about Heidi Clare's current and future performances? Where can I find out about Heidi Clare’s current and future performances?

]]> Comment on “Endless Highway: The Music of The Band” by Various Artists by Katy E. http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/endless-highway-the-music-of-the-band-by-various-artists/#comment-225 Katy E. Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:47:51 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/endless-highway-the-music-of-the-band-by-various-artists/#comment-225 I got a kick out of this review. Personally, I dig Jack Johnson and Josh Turner, but I'm with you on the oddness of their placement on the album. I'd like to hear the whole thing for myself. I'd like to argue that Mavis Staples did a pretty awesome job on the Weight and could still do it justice. I got a kick out of this review. Personally, I dig Jack Johnson and Josh Turner, but I’m with you on the oddness of their placement on the album. I’d like to hear the whole thing for myself.

I’d like to argue that Mavis Staples did a pretty awesome job on the Weight and could still do it justice.

]]> Comment on “Endless Highway: The Music of The Band” by Various Artists by mjs4x6 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/endless-highway-the-music-of-the-band-by-various-artists/#comment-188 mjs4x6 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:47:06 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/17/endless-highway-the-music-of-the-band-by-various-artists/#comment-188 Aretha Franklin had a pretty good cover of The Weight with Duane Allman on guitar. Aretha Franklin had a pretty good cover of The Weight with Duane Allman on guitar.

]]> Comment on Levon Helm’s Ramble On The Road! at the Ryman by CD music http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/levon-helms-ramble-on-the-road-at-the-ryman/#comment-134 CD music Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:05:48 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/09/03/levon-helms-ramble-on-the-road-at-the-ryman/#comment-134 Hello, nice post. Bookmark it. Hello, nice post. Bookmark it.

]]> Comment on “The Skylighters” by The Skylighters by Eric Brace http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/the-skylighters-by-the-skylighters/#comment-9 Eric Brace Sun, 13 May 2007 13:56:36 +0000 http://lonesomeroadreview.wordpress.com/2007/05/12/the-skylighters-by-the-skylighters/#comment-9 Dear Tim, wow, thanks for the kind words.... It was an incredible experience making that record with some of my musical heroes... I hope we get to make another Skylighters CD someday.... Did i ever mail you the latest from my other band Last Train Home?? I'd love to, if you'd send me your mailing address. If i somehow managed to already do that, just ignore this, and accept my gratitude! Sincerely. Eric Brace www.redbeetrecords.com Dear Tim,

wow, thanks for the kind words…. It was an incredible experience making that record with some of my musical heroes… I hope we get to make another Skylighters CD someday…. Did i ever mail you the latest from my other band Last Train Home?? I’d love to, if you’d send me your mailing address. If i somehow managed to already do that, just ignore this, and accept my gratitude!
Sincerely.
Eric Brace
http://www.redbeetrecords.com

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