Patterson Hood and "Disappear" from his newest album Heat Lighting Rumbles In The Distance.
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Showing posts with label Patterson Hood. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
SONG OF THE DAY
Today we feature Patterson Hood of the Drive-by Truckers from his solo album Murdering Oscar (And Other Love Songs.) The song is "Back of a Bible."
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
More From 2007
1. Arcade Fire "Neon Bible"
This was one of those albums that probably appeared on almost every critic's list. It's a good album. It's one of those albums I find myself liking the more I listen to it. I think this is one of those albums that get such a build up that it's almost impossible to be disappointed in it at first listen. But listen to it without thinking of how "great" it's supposed to be.
2. Bettye LaVette "Scene of the Crime"
This is one of my favorites from the last year. Produced by Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers and using most of his band as the backing band, along with studio greats like Spooner Oldham, this is an album that will be regarded as a classic. This woman is one of the greatest singers out there. I thought her previous album was good, but she just keeps getting better.
3. Jason Isbell "Sirens of the Ditch"
Speaking of the Drive by Truckers. Jason was a former member of the group and contibuted some of its best material in my opinion. Saying that I was somewhat disappointed with this album. It didn't quite measure up to his best Trucker songs, but I think it needs a few more listens to get a good sample of it.
4. Kings of Leon "Because of the Times"
A great rocker from this Southern group. Not much more to be said about this one.
5. Lucinda Williams "West"
One of the best out there today. This album continues her string of great albums. Some of the material on here deals with her Mother's death and funeral, hitting close to home for me this year with the death of my Dad.
This was one of those albums that probably appeared on almost every critic's list. It's a good album. It's one of those albums I find myself liking the more I listen to it. I think this is one of those albums that get such a build up that it's almost impossible to be disappointed in it at first listen. But listen to it without thinking of how "great" it's supposed to be.
2. Bettye LaVette "Scene of the Crime"
This is one of my favorites from the last year. Produced by Patterson Hood of the Drive By Truckers and using most of his band as the backing band, along with studio greats like Spooner Oldham, this is an album that will be regarded as a classic. This woman is one of the greatest singers out there. I thought her previous album was good, but she just keeps getting better.
3. Jason Isbell "Sirens of the Ditch"
Speaking of the Drive by Truckers. Jason was a former member of the group and contibuted some of its best material in my opinion. Saying that I was somewhat disappointed with this album. It didn't quite measure up to his best Trucker songs, but I think it needs a few more listens to get a good sample of it.
4. Kings of Leon "Because of the Times"
A great rocker from this Southern group. Not much more to be said about this one.
5. Lucinda Williams "West"
One of the best out there today. This album continues her string of great albums. Some of the material on here deals with her Mother's death and funeral, hitting close to home for me this year with the death of my Dad.
Coming Soon
Drive By Truckers: Brighter Than Creation's DarkThis album should actually by out now. It's release date was Jan 22, but when I went to the store today I couldn't find it. Which isn't unusual, sometimes the Big Box stores don't get the less than superstar releases right away. This is a 17 track disc, their first one since Jason Isbell left the band. Jason has written some of the best songs on recent Trucker albums, so his departure hurts, but there is enough talent in the band to make up for his loss I think. Patterson Hood, the leader of the Truckers, helped produce Bettye Lavette's newest album with most of the Truckers acting as her backing band. In fact, Jason's ex-wife, who is still with the band, has stepped up and written a few tunes and actually sings lead on them. The Truckers are a great band and I am looking forward to this one.
Shelby Lynne: Just A Little Lovin'
This one has a Jan 29 street date, which is next Tuesday. Shelby re-does songs by Dusty Sprinfield. Evidently she's been working on this one for awhile, go to her My Space page and read some of the history behind it. Instead of just copying the songs from Dusty Shelby has taken the songs and stripped them to their basics. Shelby is a powerful singer and this is one I am eagerly awaiting for.
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