God Is Dead went into Spellbreaker and I'm gobsmacked by the authentic charm of their shtick. For me, this succeeds where Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings or Amy Winehouse failed. In fact, I would put them in the same class as Los Straitjackets, who, until now, were in a class by themselves. Maybe Tenacious D is in there, too. Bands with an undeniable, larger-than-life gimmick that doesn't manage to diminish the music in any way.
I disagree strongly, with regards to Amy Winehouse. Like "oh fuck off" levels of disagreement. But to quote that Bowie interview with Mark Goodman, "I understand your point of view."
Sharon Jones I appreciated more than truly enjoyed. She put on a fun show when I saw her at Bumbershoot.
Can't believe I hit that Wilco button. I don't even know who I am anymore.
God Is Dead went into Spellbreaker and I'm gobsmacked by the authentic charm of their shtick. For me, this succeeds where Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings or Amy Winehouse failed. In fact, I would put them in the same class as Los Straitjackets, who, until now, were in a class by themselves. Maybe Tenacious D is in there, too. Bands with an undeniable, larger-than-life gimmick that doesn't manage to diminish the music in any way.
I disagree strongly, with regards to Amy Winehouse. Like "oh fuck off" levels of disagreement. But to quote that Bowie interview with Mark Goodman, "I understand your point of view."
Sharon Jones I appreciated more than truly enjoyed. She put on a fun show when I saw her at Bumbershoot.
Excellent Smell Yo' Dick reference and I was hoping for a callback with Griswold.
Oh man, I was in a rush to get the newsletter out, and it didn’t even occur to me! Talk about a missed opportunity. You’re slipping, Finnegan…