Monday, May 10, 2010
Drive By Truckers: Brighter Than Creations Dark
Charlie said: Tina gave me a copy of this CD to listen to about a month ago and I almost immediately lost it. I searched for about a week under my car seat, at work, by the computer, to no avail so I set aside my pride and bought Brighter Than Creations Dark.
The Drive By Tuckers wear there influences on their sleeves, you can almost hear Mick Jagger singing “3 Dimes Down”, and Jeff Tweedy crooning “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife” and “Daddy Needs A Drink”, and maybe even Tom Petty in "The Righteous Path". Not that I am complaining, if you are going to be influenced, I approve of all of the above.
This CD was my first exposure to Drive By Truckers. They definately have a country feel with some very strong rock tones. My favorite songs on the album are “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife”, "Daddy Needs a Drink", and "Opening Act". This is an enjoyable album slow at times but overall a fun listen. On the Tina/Charlie deny it, lend it, promote it scale, well worth an $11.99 promote it.
Tina said: I purchased this album on a whim after seeing them live for about 5 minutes on Austin City Limits. note 1: no matter how much I like the band I only make it through about 5 minutes of the show before I fall asleep on the couch. Note #2: Austin City Limits might be my favorite TV show. This album was also a recommendation from a friend.
I will have to admit it took me a while to warm up to the album, each song sounding different, each with a different influence. After multiple listens, I have decided that I enjoy the CD. The female vocalist reminds me of Loretta Lynn, which brings back fond memories of my childhood. I also hear many of the same influences such as Tweedy, Petty and maybe a little Dylan. I hate to say it but there may be a little Van Morrison (Check Out in Time Vegas). The album really reminds me of AM and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco, I hear these albums in songs such as Self-Distructive Zone, 3 Dimes Down and Righteous Path.
What I like about this album is that each song creates a story. However more importantly I like the use of the instrusmentation. I like the beat, and I like the album. On the Tina/Charlie lend it, Promote it, Deny it....I will Driver By Truckers Shouting Promote it!
PS- Drive By Truckers is Opening for Tom Petty this summer.
The Drive By Tuckers wear there influences on their sleeves, you can almost hear Mick Jagger singing “3 Dimes Down”, and Jeff Tweedy crooning “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife” and “Daddy Needs A Drink”, and maybe even Tom Petty in "The Righteous Path". Not that I am complaining, if you are going to be influenced, I approve of all of the above.
This CD was my first exposure to Drive By Truckers. They definately have a country feel with some very strong rock tones. My favorite songs on the album are “Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife”, "Daddy Needs a Drink", and "Opening Act". This is an enjoyable album slow at times but overall a fun listen. On the Tina/Charlie deny it, lend it, promote it scale, well worth an $11.99 promote it.
Tina said: I purchased this album on a whim after seeing them live for about 5 minutes on Austin City Limits. note 1: no matter how much I like the band I only make it through about 5 minutes of the show before I fall asleep on the couch. Note #2: Austin City Limits might be my favorite TV show. This album was also a recommendation from a friend.
I will have to admit it took me a while to warm up to the album, each song sounding different, each with a different influence. After multiple listens, I have decided that I enjoy the CD. The female vocalist reminds me of Loretta Lynn, which brings back fond memories of my childhood. I also hear many of the same influences such as Tweedy, Petty and maybe a little Dylan. I hate to say it but there may be a little Van Morrison (Check Out in Time Vegas). The album really reminds me of AM and Yankee Hotel Foxtrot by Wilco, I hear these albums in songs such as Self-Distructive Zone, 3 Dimes Down and Righteous Path.
What I like about this album is that each song creates a story. However more importantly I like the use of the instrusmentation. I like the beat, and I like the album. On the Tina/Charlie lend it, Promote it, Deny it....I will Driver By Truckers Shouting Promote it!
PS- Drive By Truckers is Opening for Tom Petty this summer.
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Really liked "Two Daughters and a Beautiful wife" and "Daddy Needs a drink". I've always liked the steel guitar and there was some banjo on one of them. Good call on the Mick Jagger in "3 Dimes Down" I heard it too.
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