All Filler No Killer
That's a reference to a Sum182 album title, which I know is lame but this post is just that; I'm trying to keep up with a friend who post like eight blogs a day. I do not have time for that. I've got records to listen to and days to sleep away and blow to do. Anyways the last couple of days I've been scavenging through my dad's records and he has quite the collection let me just tell you. All the good Dylan records (and a few of the crappy ones), Neil Young (this is where I learned my love for the man), Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, some Stones, the Who gallore, Sabbath, Deep Purple, the Dead (which I steer very clear of mind you), the Boss, and basically anything a guy that grew up in the 70s should have. But the two killer records I listen to were Deja Vu by CSNY (or Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young as you acronym-haters know them) and Gilded Palace of Sin by the Flying Burrito Brothers. I recommend albums but Deja Vu is one of the best records I've heard in a long time.
The whole album is killer with no bullshit; it had better be since it took over 800 hours to record. This stems from the huge egos and drug problems of all four dudes. But some highlights include opening track "Carry On" by Stephen Still and features some awesome guitar playing by him but the best part (probably of the album) is when the song morphs into "Questions", an old Buffalo Springfield song. It features one of the funkiest grooves I've heard four write dudes lay down. Stills also contributes "4 + 20" which is a beautiful acoustic song about his life being empty and "wishing that [it] would simply cease." Deep shit. David Crosby's title track is also a show stopper but clocking in at around 100 hours of studio helps I'm sure. Graham Nash's "Our House" is up there too. Neil Young's "Helpless" does not compare to the version that is on The Last Waltz, which chronicles the Band's last concert ever. This is probably due to the fact that I was introduced to the song through this performance. It's still one of my favorite Neil songs. There is not a weak track on the album.
But you can read better reviews elsewhere. I just wanted to basically let you guys in on the secret that is CSNY (which is no secret at all since they're fucking huge) since a lot of times kids of our generations don't go back in time to appreciate the music from back in the day. They tend to stick to newer artist who usually, let's face it, suck and are doing hack jobs of ripping off these old guys just like these assholes were ripping off old blues guys. I'm looking at you, Clapton. So pick this up if you're at the record store and can't decide between that NIN record or that AFI 7" just pick up this one by some acronym loving hippies instead.
Oh yeah I forgot something. To all the "contributors" on the right: you are more than welcome to post stuff as well. It does NOT have to contain music, it can be self-indulgent slop like this above post. Actually I would like it if you did post; it would help me out. If it's not too time consuming in already busy schedules
The whole album is killer with no bullshit; it had better be since it took over 800 hours to record. This stems from the huge egos and drug problems of all four dudes. But some highlights include opening track "Carry On" by Stephen Still and features some awesome guitar playing by him but the best part (probably of the album) is when the song morphs into "Questions", an old Buffalo Springfield song. It features one of the funkiest grooves I've heard four write dudes lay down. Stills also contributes "4 + 20" which is a beautiful acoustic song about his life being empty and "wishing that [it] would simply cease." Deep shit. David Crosby's title track is also a show stopper but clocking in at around 100 hours of studio helps I'm sure. Graham Nash's "Our House" is up there too. Neil Young's "Helpless" does not compare to the version that is on The Last Waltz, which chronicles the Band's last concert ever. This is probably due to the fact that I was introduced to the song through this performance. It's still one of my favorite Neil songs. There is not a weak track on the album.
But you can read better reviews elsewhere. I just wanted to basically let you guys in on the secret that is CSNY (which is no secret at all since they're fucking huge) since a lot of times kids of our generations don't go back in time to appreciate the music from back in the day. They tend to stick to newer artist who usually, let's face it, suck and are doing hack jobs of ripping off these old guys just like these assholes were ripping off old blues guys. I'm looking at you, Clapton. So pick this up if you're at the record store and can't decide between that NIN record or that AFI 7" just pick up this one by some acronym loving hippies instead.
Oh yeah I forgot something. To all the "contributors" on the right: you are more than welcome to post stuff as well. It does NOT have to contain music, it can be self-indulgent slop like this above post. Actually I would like it if you did post; it would help me out. If it's not too time consuming in already busy schedules
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