I know exactly what you mean, but I hear it more as intentional dissonance. I think the guy has a really idiosyncratic ear. But at the end, totally—he’s doing that My Bloody Valentine thing of bending in and out of tune.
I haven’t yet quite found the words for what elevates HJOL above other guitar bands, but that’s why this is a free newsletter. I’m much more erudite in the paid newsletter.
I like Waxahatchee, never had listened that I know of. I, too, have Covid. It didn’t show up til early today, very mild symptoms, to the point I wouldn’t have thought to test if so many folks hadn’t also been struck. I hope yours is over very soon!!
Pitting Walk Hard against Mr. Show was cruel
I am become death, destroyer of worlds, etcetera and so forth.
2004 me would have absolutely loved that HJOL song, but now it just sound slightly out of tune? The Waxahatchee is solid, though.
I know exactly what you mean, but I hear it more as intentional dissonance. I think the guy has a really idiosyncratic ear. But at the end, totally—he’s doing that My Bloody Valentine thing of bending in and out of tune.
I haven’t yet quite found the words for what elevates HJOL above other guitar bands, but that’s why this is a free newsletter. I’m much more erudite in the paid newsletter.
I like Waxahatchee, never had listened that I know of. I, too, have Covid. It didn’t show up til early today, very mild symptoms, to the point I wouldn’t have thought to test if so many folks hadn’t also been struck. I hope yours is over very soon!!
Thanks man. I’m feeling basically normal at this point, but still coming up positive. Oh well. Great performance!
I definitely encourage you to check out that Waxahachie album. Every song feels like you’ve heard it before. (in a good way).
I've listened to them all and Ibibio Sound Machine is going straight back on. Can't get enough of that funky groove! Hope you feel better soon.
Thanks man! Yeah, if they’re was any justice in the world, that ISM song would be a worldwide smash. Alas…
I've just seen that it was KEXP's most played song this week so maybe it will be!