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Originally Posted by jasonrak
UTTAD
BTCS
Crash
Big Whiskey
Busted Stuff
Come Tomorrow
Stand Up
Everyday
AFTW
Problem for me, and even as a (former) musician who has tracked albums before there is something to be said for song positioning on an album. That is really what knocks this down for me from an 8 to a 7. Way an album "sounds" does have something to do in which order you listen to it. if you listen to this straight thru it sounds exactly like it was produced - disjointed with too many cooks in the kitchen. That parts a shame. But overall the musicianship on most of these songs is stellar, considering still missing Leroi and now Boyd (and mostly strings are nowhere to be found). Dave's voice/vocals are some of his best. And yes I like the falsetto. A lot. Its different than on most of the other albums. You can tell he worked hard on getting his vocals tight in the studio. The live versions sound great which for me confirms that. Would have liked more horns and even some more strings. And there are a couple forgettable tunes (Come Tomorrow, She, Samurai Cop) Biggest thing fo repel I think is they need to realize/understand/come to terms with this is not the DMB of 1995. Nor 2005. This band, and its patrons, have evolved. Its what they want to play and sound like now. They are allowed, but for people to say its shit I just don't get. I guess don't listen. There's PLENTY of pop and hip hop and EDM and a lot of other nonsense out there nowadays. Something for everyone
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I like this post. I too wish there was more horns; love horns... Have always liked Idea of You.. And Black and Blue Bird is great. Awesome actually!.. . Come on Come on is "full" and I can see it being really FULL live (horns in full force)...Come Tomorrow sounds like it's in the Some Devil thread - I can see this being really good live, as well... Again and Again (Bob Law) is put together really well. Again, I can see the horns really coming alive at a concert.
Just wish the horns (if they're there live) were on the album.. Just like in That Girl is You, the horns on the live play, completely change the feel of that song - puts it over the edge.
Dave (& the band) are older and he is still
really in love with his wife and he appreciates/loves his children.. I can relate to this. Years of being in love and seeing your kids grow older can change your life and thoughts.
I like the album.