My apologies. This weekend probably rates similarly to tracks 5 and 14. But it’s been the second weekend in a row where my free time has been scarce and my life’s been music free. Next week, I should have a podcast and some thoughtful brambles.
Oh, and my amp’s back in the shop. That whole situation continues to be a bummer.
I just remembered something. There’s a petition you can sign supporting Gram Parsons’ induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Much as I love Parsons (and I love his music a whole lot), and as much as I admire his contributions to country music, I think the Country Music Hall of Fame is just dumb. There’s something about seeing outsiders inducted into Halls of Fame (be they Rock & Roll or C & W) that’s unseemly.
Would a dude who called the Eagles “bubble gum” enjoy being feted by an establishment built atop the Eagles’ version of country music? Seems like he wouldn’t, doesn’t it? What about trading verses on “Hickory Wind” with Garth Brooks and letting Brad Paisley rip off an obscene solo? Ick.
UPDATE: I saw this just now. This woulda been me, so much did I love Fleetwood Mac as a youngster. Also, we bought my son the exact same Boppy cover.
I tend to think of album sequencing instead in terms analogous to a baseball lineup, although I do agree that the penultimate song is usually great. Seems to usually be where they stick the adventurous song that has no potential to be a single.
Wow, the magic of Stevie Nicks! You should try out some Yacht Rock on the boy. He might just be into sailing the seas of smooth.
Dude, I know I was. My favorite song as a kid was Christopher Cross’s “Sailing”.
Am I getting fired from NAP now? Probably.
Totally fired.
I thought that was your kid at first so I was not going to make fun of the cherry tattoo which makes me think dirty thoughts inappropriate for baby videos.
I always thought song three was the hit. There’s also the song written by the whole band or the one written by the drummer etc…that’s usually in an odd spot, say song five.
Putting songs in order is a lot of fun. Always liked thinking about that creating albums but also creating podcasts.
Agreed. I’ve always wanted to use that first song to set a tone; not the best song, but one that was pretty good and seemed to define the scope of the record.
I’m thinking about this a lot lately, because we’re due to get our new record mastered this week, and there’s a lot of different ways to go.
I should also say that I don’t think our record has a bunch of filler or genre experiments. Of course, I’ve never thought that about any of our records. And I’m sure I’ve been wrong.
Finally, I think a great closing song is a must. For me, “Moonlight Mile” off Sticky Fingers is the gold standard in this department.
not it isnt fairly easy to slam on the rock hall, but this article does a great job at it. and at the end it has a “hall of shame” of some of the artists who have not been inducted, but obviously should have been – parsons is at the top of that list.