New Album: "Come Tomorrow" Coming June 8th.

[theflower]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

You are so rattled.

I've calmed down now. That was several days ago. Get with the times... or use past tense.

[YankeesDMB41]

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

[dthree]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

You don't like to dance and swing?!

[Dankguitar]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

This is a bit of an overstatement. It’s pretty bad live so it sucks you’ve seen it 4 times. As an album song I think it’s quite good

[YankeesDMB41]

It's generic pop garbage. At least Dreamgirl has an awesome sax solo. Write a Song is a bad pop song with nothing DMB about it at all (unless you count Jeff Coffin's whining soprano sax solo at the end) The album version is serviceable, but it's a song that never needs to be played again

[Dankguitar]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

It's generic pop garbage. At least Dreamgirl has an awesome sax solo. Write a Song is a bad pop song with nothing DMB about it at all (unless you count Jeff Coffin's whining soprano sax solo at the end) The album version is serviceable, but it's a song that never needs to be played again

Generic pop?! I’m sorry but objectively this is so wrong. Generic pop doesn’t have inventive rhythm guitar part like that. If anything I would call it a generic Dave song. It’s got all of his writing tendencies but has a forgettable chorus and not a lot of depth. But generic pop...no way.

[YankeesDMB41]

Originally Posted by Dankguitar

Generic pop?! I’m sorry but objectively this is so wrong. Generic pop doesn’t have inventive rhythm guitar part like that. If anything I would call it a generic Dave song. It’s got all of his writing tendencies but has a forgettable chorus and not a lot of depth. But generic pop...no way.

Call it what you want. It sucks

[Plastic_World]

Write a Song definitely isn't anything close to the generic pop sound of the basic chord songs DMB has come out with recently. Just listen to the way his guitar thumps out that rhythm at the beginning of each verse

[chadizzy1]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

I dig it. It's a short song, and I'd take it over most of the other stuff on BWGGK.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

It is not a bad song, there is far worse in the catalog. With that said, I hope the new songs are better

[brianremy]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

Dude same! I don't hate it as much, maybe I'm apathetic towards it, but I've seen it so many times!

[dmb2632]

Originally Posted by Plastic_World

Write a Song definitely isn't anything close to the generic pop sound of the basic chord songs DMB has come out with recently. Just listen to the way his guitar thumps out that rhythm at the beginning of each verse

The guitar doesn't bother me, but whenever a song's lyrics include anything about writing songs or singing songs (which happens to be a common theme in pop songs), it comes across as cheesy and incredibly lazy.

[dmb2632]

Originally Posted by TheLastPig

yeah id say theres about a 0% chance anyone but boyd is playing violin on the album.

He said he is taking a break from touring, that doesnt mean he cant play in a studio. Im sure he finished his parts.

I think you're probably right, but enlisting the help of a strings ensemble or another violinist isn't outside the realm of possibility - they did it on BTCS.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by theflower

I've calmed down now. That was several days ago. Get with the times... or use past tense.

You are so rattled.

[cry_minarets458]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

It's generic pop garbage. At least Dreamgirl has an awesome sax solo. Write a Song is a bad pop song with nothing DMB about it at all (unless you count Jeff Coffin's whining soprano sax solo at the end) The album version is serviceable, but it's a song that never needs to be played again

i've never seen whining to describe his sound, but goddamn it that's perfect. i've always called them "elephant sex noises."

[hurley711]

As far as people discussing back a few pages about when are we getting more news or a single etc and why would the band say something too soon and make us wait and I know it's not everybody saying that but I don't blame them for teasing this far out. Let's be honest the band isn't on anybody's radar outside of message boards and true fans. They haven't released an album in man I can't believe it 6 years and keep in mind they didn't tour last year for the first time in 25 years! Even if the album is several months out it can't hurt to just let the general public and social media based sites let them know hey we're still around!

[theflower]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

You are so rattled.

Haha. And you're a dork.

[Slackdoodle]

I remember when Big Whiskey came out, I played it for my brother, then played the bonus disc. And on hearing "Beach Ball" and "Write A Song" his immediate response was: how did these not make it onto the album??

And he's a tough one to impress.

[deadendstreet]

With most of this album being recorded during the "obama years" it's going to be interesting to see how much of Boyd is on it. I also think it could be a reason for Boyd leaving. Heard the album, was on it much, got pissed and bailed.

[SeekUpTheCubs]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

Logs on. Sees this. Logs off.

[theflower]

Originally Posted by Slackdoodle

I remember when Big Whiskey came out, I played it for my brother, then played the bonus disc. And on hearing "Beach Ball" and "Write A Song" his immediate response was: how did these not make it onto the album??

And he's a tough one to impress.

i agree. i like beach ball better than everything off the actual album with the exception of lying in the hands of god and baby blue. i'm luke warm on write a song.... i think it's a fine song and like the verses and prechorus but i never really cared for the the chorus itself, the "dance and sing....swing baby swing" part

[Dannyyankou]

Originally Posted by deadendstreet

With most of this album being recorded during the "obama years" it's going to be interesting to see how much of Boyd is on it. I also think it could be a reason for Boyd leaving. Heard the album, was on it much, got pissed and bailed.

I’m confused about the Obama connection.

Anyway, he said it was because of his health so I’ll take him at his word.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

If the new album is on par with Beach Ball and Lying in the Hands of God, I will love this album

[dmbclstj2]

Originally Posted by Dannyyankou

I’m confused about the Obama connection.

Anyway, he said it was because of his health so I’ll take him at his word.

Stefan tweeted that most of the album was recorded in the Obama years. This is in reference to him fighting with other tweeters about politics and Trump.

[Dannyyankou]

Originally Posted by dmbclstj2

Stefan tweeted that most of the album was recorded in the Obama years. This is in reference to him fighting with other tweeters about politics and Trump.

Oh I missed that tweet. That means the album will mostly be 2015-2016 songs we heard already.

[dmbclstj2]

Originally Posted by Dannyyankou

Oh I missed that tweet. That means the album will mostly be 2015-2016 songs we heard already.

I'd assume so, unless there are some that they didn't play live but recorded during those sessions.

[Cptn. Monkeyman]

Originally Posted by Dannyyankou

Oh I missed that tweet. That means the album will mostly be 2015-2016 songs we heard already.

Don't get too worried, Dave also said he has a ton of material, plus some stuff he and Carter were working on. Hopefully some of that stuff makes it onto the album. And we know that not everything recorded "for the album" will make it on the actual release

[KevinTH]

Originally Posted by YankeesDMB41

Write a Song is fucking awful, and somehow it has followed me around all these years. I have somehow seen it 4 times on 4 different tours.

Agreed. I tend to find the positive in most DMB songs but, in my opinion, that song flat out sucks. Bottom of the barrel for me. I tried very hard to like this one, but it just never clicked with me, and unfortunately I caught it two shows in a row in 2015.

Originally Posted by Dankguitar

Generic pop?! I’m sorry but objectively this is so wrong. Generic pop doesn’t have inventive rhythm guitar part like that. If anything I would call it a generic Dave song. It’s got all of his writing tendencies but has a forgettable chorus and not a lot of depth. But generic pop...no way.

I object to your objective view. If you really want to be objective, then just because he has a few slides and isn't playing straight chords doesn't make the song any less generic a pop song than a Taylor Swift song. People tend to think that because Dave writes using unique chord structures and percussive, rhythmic playing that his music ceases to be pop music. That is just not the case. It's not all Pop, but he certainly writes Pop songs. (continued below)

Originally Posted by Plastic_World

Write a Song definitely isn't anything close to the generic pop sound of the basic chord songs DMB has come out with recently. Just listen to the way his guitar thumps out that rhythm at the beginning of each verse

So no Pop songs incorporate percussive guitar playing, or unique guitar playing and chord structures? The Beatles would like a word with you both. John Mayer is also known for writing complex rhythmic guitar riffs and licks, and I would argue that a majority of his catalog could be categorized under Pop music. Give "Neon" a try. What you said has no bearing on what makes a Pop song. If we're talking objectively, Pop music is defined as popular music. Music that resonates with the masses and becomes popular on the radio. In this case I have to agree with YankeesDMB41 in that this song would absolutely fit within the realm of radio friendly music. It's upbeat, catchy and has very simple lyrics that allow the listener to catch on quickly. The guitar riff has nothing to do with that. The chord structure is pretty simple as well, as I believe it utilizes your standard A, C, G and D that you'll find in a lot of Pop songs.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by theflower

Haha. And you're a dork.

You are so rattled.

[drop2d]

Originally Posted by BotheLaneFan

You are so rattled.

Bo still the all time reigning champ of ants